Blog Posts in "Military Non-Profits"

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

Via Wreathes Across America Facebook Event Page: Join Wreathes Across America on National Wreaths Across America Day December 16, 2017 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 1,200 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad. It is encourage that every volunteer who places a wreath on a veteran's grave to say that veteran's name aloud and take a moment to thank them for their service to our country. It's a small act t... read more

The Troopster Story and How You Can Help Deployed Military Members This Holiday Season About Troopster Troopster was founded Thanksgiving Day 2015, by current active duty Navy Petty Officer Chelsea Mandello.Troopster is a website that provides personalized military care packages as well as donation packages to troops who are deployed or stationed from home. A simple and easy way to send a care package to a loved one serving overseas, families and friends can add photos, letters, games, snacks, toiletries and can even make special requests for additional items that might not be available on th... read more

JUNIOR ENLISTED MILITARY FAMILIES TO BE HONORED FOR VOLUNTEERISM The Armed Services YMCA will host the 23rd Annual Five Star Military Family Recognition Luncheon on Friday, November3rd at the Westin Virginia Beach . Several Hampton Roads businesses and community supporters generously contribute to this event each year. November is National Military Family Month and the Armed Services YMCA honors one Hampton Roads junior enlisted family from each of the five military branches of service that best represents a commitment to serving others through volunteerism . Each family is formally honored a... read more

Support the Military Community In Hampton Roads & Support Your Local USO By Sponsoring Their Path of Patriots Support the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia by sponsoring our Path of Patriots with a donation of $100 or more. Honor a loved one for his or her service in our armed forces, or show our troops that you have their back! Sponsors of our Path of Patriots can submit a picture of themselves, or a loved one, as well as one line of text to be printed on signage, and placed along the cart path. Sponsors of our Path of Patriots will be listed in our Golf Classic program. When: Septem... read more