Blog Posts in "Military Non-Profits"

The 2022/2023 program is open! Submit your application ONLINE no later than February 17, 2022. Now entering its 22nd year, Fisher House Foundation's program was created to recognize the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community. The Scholarships for Military Children Program for the 2022/23 school year application process is now open! For scholarship year 2022, Fisher House Foundation will award 500 scholarship grants of $2,000 each. The selection process will begin immediately followi... read more

Join Wreathes Across America on National Wreaths Across America Day December 18, 2021 at 12:00pm Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as over 2,500 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad. To find a particiapting location near you, follow the link here . From this page you can select a location from the map or search by zip code, location name, or city. By selecting the location and clicking "view" you will go to the l... read more

It's that time of year again, nominations are now open for Operation Homefront's 2022 Military Child of theYear® Awards! This is such a wonderful opportunity for our military kiddos. Now in its 14th year, the Military Child of the Year® Award reflects the positive impact that these impressive young people have made on their military families, their schools, and their communities. Spread the word and help us honor our military kids. Nominations are being accepted for the 2022 Military Child of the Year® Awards. Anyone can nominate! Nominations will be accepted through December 1, 2021, 11:59PM... read more

Great opportunity for Military Kids to showcase their artistic ability and enter the annual Armed Services YMCA Art & Essay Contest. 2021 ART & ESSAY CONTEST GUIDELINES & INFORMATION The 2021 annual contest submission period opens January 21, and runs through March 31. Winners will be announced at the end of April in honor of the Month of the Military Child. Entries may be submitted from military children living in the U.S. and abroad. 2021 Theme: “How has COVID-19 impacted me and my military family?” Winning entries have opportunity to win a Kindle Fire Art Contest The art contest promotes a... read more

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE USO~ 80 YEARS OF MILITARY SUPPORT! Today, February 4th, 2021 The United Service Organization Celebrates 80 Years Of Military Support. We are so grateful for THE USOand volunteers for all the ways in which they support and uplift the spirits of the Military Community both at home and overseas. Thank you for all you do USO~ 80 Years of Military Support and still going strong. THE USO Mission (From the USO website) The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. For over 80... read more