Blog Posts in "Military Non-Profits"

The average military child will be “the new kid” at nine schools before they graduate. Military life is hard enough. School shouldn’t have to be. Our littlest heroes deserve high and consistent education standards. Take this 5-minute survey from the National Military Family Association and tell us how your kids’ school measures up to others across the country. You’ll be entered in a drawing for one of five $50 gift cards. TAKE THE SURVEY ... read more

Folds of Honor Scholarship Application Now Open! About Folds of Honor Our Mission~Since 2007, the Folds of Honor has carried forth this singular, noble mission. To provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service-members. Our motto says it best. Honor Their Sacrifice. Educate Their Legacy. For the past five years, CORT has been a proud partner and supporter of the Folds of Honor Foundation, with the mission of providing education through scholarships to spouses and children of soldiers lost or severely disabled in service to our country. Learn ... read more

MANCHIN APPLAUDS FISHER HOUSE FOR VOLUNTEERING TO COVER EXPENSES FOR FAMILIES OF FALLEN SOLDIERS DURING SHUTDOWN Washington, D.C. – In the event of a government shutdown, the Department of Defense would not be able to pay death gratuities to families of service members killed in combat without additional legislation from Congress. If that happens, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) has worked with the CEO of the Fisher House Foundation, Ken Fisher, to make sure these families are taken care of in their time of greatest need. The Fisher House generously agreed to offer the families an advance ... read more

What a great opportunity for # milspouses interested in going to school, pursuing a license, getting clinical hours, etc to receive a scholarship . Hurry and apply, the deadline is fast approaching! Please # spreadtheword and tag any friends who you think might be interested in this great opportunity! Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Application The National Military Family Association is the leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening and protecting military families. The mission of this scholarship program is to help prepare military spouses for meaningful em... read more

The way one man lived his life has inspired thousands to be a better person, to include me. I had known a little bit about Pat Tillman's story but what I didn't know was the back story. I recently watched the documentary "A Football Life: In memory of Pat Tillman" . I was so moved by the person Pat was, what he stood for and how he lived his life.This man was the epitome of a true Patriot giving up millions playing in the NFL to serve our country as an Army Ranger following 9-11. "Sports embodied many of the qualities I deem meaningful," he said in 2002. "However, these last few years, and es... read more