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The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have made more people aware
of the sacrifices made by members of the military and their families.
Many charities work to support these families. They briefly describe
what they do for these families on this page.
All these charities are part of the Combined Federal Campaign, which
means they have met a series of accountability standards. You can
learn more about each charity by clicking on the link at the end
of the description of their work. Once you are on that charity’s
page, you can make an online donation to support its work by clicking
on the Give Online Now link on its page. You will be giving
directly to that charity. Charitable Choices receives no part of
your donation.
Thank you for your concern.
American Red Cross of the National Capital Area
Provides emergency aid to members of the armed
forces and their families. The Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency
Services (AFES) provides emergency messages (births, deaths, serious
illnesses) from home to military personnel stationed all over the
world. Locally, AFES caseworkers are based at the American Red Cross
office in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The American Red Cross of the
National Capital Area is also assisting wounded service members
and their families at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Bethesda
Naval Hospital.
http://www.charitychoices.com/charities/AmericanRedCross/default.asp
Armed Forces Veterans Homes Foundation
State Veterans Homes “Care for America’s Heroes”
with quality health care for 30,000 elderly and disabled veterans
at 140 locations nationally. We currently meet 53% of the Veterans
Administration’s long-term care needs, with 70% of our residents
from WWII, 15% from the Korean War and 15% from the Vietnam War.
Iraq casualties are soon to arrive.
Our Foundation enhances the quality of life for State Veterans Home
residents through a national nurse-training program and a crime
prevention/community safety program. We are also the partner of
the National Association of State Veterans Homes in providing education
and professional development to Veterans Home administrators.
http://www.charitychoices.com/charities/VetHomesFoundation/default.asp
Boys and Girls Club of Vista
The Boys & Girls Club of Vista helps to inspire and enable kids
ages 7-18 to reach their full potential as responsible and caring
citizens. For $50 a year, Club members enjoy a safe and fun place
with a games room, arts, flag football, baseball, karate, arts,
homework help, computers, field trips and more.
We're open Monday through Friday from 2-6:30 pm and open early for
day camps during the summer and holidays. For more info, check out
our website at www.bgcvista.org or call 760-724-6606.
http://www.charitychoices.com/charities/BGCVista/default.asp
Disabled Sports USA: Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project
Provides year-round sports rehabilitation programs, free of charge,
for service members severely wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. Injuries
include those with amputations, spinal and head injuries and blindness.
http://www.charitychoices.com/charities/Disabled%20Sports%20USA/default.asp
Great Commission Foundation of Campus Crusade for Christ
(Military Ministry along with Christian Embassy)
Campus Crusade for Christ Great Commission Foundation provides for
the spiritual needs of the armed forces and their families, recognizing
their unique and increasing challenges. Suicide and divorce rates
are on the rise as multiple deployments become more common. As Executive
Director Major General Bob Dees, U.S. Army Retired, explains, “What
we want the troops to do is hide the Word of God, hide the reality
of Jesus in their hearts before they go. That's the ounce of prevention
that's worth a pound of cure, and then, after they come back, if
they're in a challenging situation, just the knowledge of the things
they've seen via the JESUS Film and through spiritual training sessions
and resources is very assuring and provides courage and hope during
dark times."
Campus Crusade for Christ is sending a surge of the JESUS Film,
Rapid Deployment Kits and Family Readiness Kits to service members,
either deployed or not. And staff members are investing about 130,000
hours per year in the newest generation of the U.S. military by
conducting spiritual training classes attended by more than 2,500
enlisted trainees each Sunday. These are initiatives aimed at confronting
the invisible spiritual wounds that the military has faced or will
face in the future. We work to get the hope and encouragement to
people before they need it and, through coordinated efforts with
local churches and chapels worldwide, provide Combat Trauma Healing
by presenting spiritual solutions to those returning warriors and
their families and communities. Faith in the Foxhole and Hope on
the Home Front.
http://www.charitychoices.com/charities/MilMin/default.asp
Feed The Children
One of America's most effective charities, providing food, clothing,
medical care, education and disaster relief to children and others
who are in need in the U.S. and overseas since 1979. Feed The Children
is committed to provide help and support to military families. With
so many full-time and reserve forces committed to the war in Iraq,
many service families find themselves hard-pressed to make ends
meet during this difficult time. As a way to show appreciation for
the sacrifices made by these active-duty military families, Feed
The Children is dispatching food and other necessities to military
bases across the nation. Since December 2002, Feed the Children
has helped many military families in need, including full-time military,
reservists and National Guard.
http://www.charitychoices.com/charities/FeedtheChildren/default.asp
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation
Established in 1979, the Foundation is dedicated to the preservation
and promotion of the history of the U.S. Marine Corps. It provides.research
grants, fellowships, awards and education programs and it has completed
Phase One construction of the new National Museum of the Marine
Corps, which opened on November 10,2006 in Quantico, Virginia.
http://www.charitychoices.com/charities/MarCorpsHerFound/default.asp
Marine Corps – Law Enforcement Foundation
Members of the Marine Corps—Law Enforcement Foundation believe
that our nation’s most precious resource is its youth, and
their educational development is of primary importance in their
becoming meaningful members of their families and society. The Foundation
provides bonds to the children of Marines and Federal law enforcement
personnel who are killed or die on active duty .The Foundation is
unique in that it is an all-volunteer organization, so 100% of donations
are channeled into the programs provided for children of Marines
and Federal law enforcement personnel. Unlike many foundations,
the Marine Corps—Law Enforcement Foundation provides assistance
to eligible children from their date of birth through age 18.
http://www.charitychoices.com/charities/MarCorpsLawEnfFound/default.asp
Military Officers Association of America Scholarship Fund
Provides interest-free loans and grants for undergraduate education
to children of military members—officer and enlisted—(Active,
Guard or Reserve), from any branch of the Uniformed Services (Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Public Health Service
and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
http://www.charitychoices.com/charities/MOAA/default.asp
Naval Services Family Line
We are a 42-year-old volunteer organization of Navy spouses dedicated
to improving the quality of life for Navy families. We do this through
our educational programs, our series of publications, and by providing
information and referral services to Navy spouses and families who
contact us by e-mail and phone. Our goal is to educate Navy spouses,
enabling them to understand the military lifestyle and realistically
meet the challenges that lie ahead. We believe that a ready family
provides an "anchor" that directly affects command and
mission readiness. When Sailors know their families are prepared,
they are able to deploy and focus on the mission.
http://www.charitychoices.com/charities/NavalServices/default.asp
Paralyzed Veterans of America Outdoor Recreation Heritage
Fund
Dedicated to providing quality outdoor sports opportunities for
paralyzed veterans and others with disabilities. These activities
are designed to promote a lifetime of health and fitness.
http://www.charitychoices.com/charities/PVAOutdoorRecreation/default.asp
Paralyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Injury Education
and Training Foundation
The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) established the Spinal Cord
Injury Education and Training Foundation (ETF) in the 1980s to enhance
its existing research agenda by developing and building upon the
wisdom and abilities of health-care professionals, consumers, and
caregivers through funding products and services and by offering
continuing education and training. ETF is the only foundation in
the United States dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with
spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D) by offering educational grants.
http://www.charitychoices.com/charities/SCIET/default.asp
Paralyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Research Foundation
Founded after World War II, PVA Spinal Cord Research Foundation
is dedicated to helping America's paralyzed veterans lead fuller
and more independent lives. We fund research for improved care and
the eventual cure of paralysis.
http://www.charitychoices.com/charities/SCIET/default.asp
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