NATIONAL MILITARY FAMILY ASSOCIATION’S NEW RESOURCE A VALUABLE ONE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
ALEXANDRIA, VA – November 30, 2009 The National Military Family Association unveiled its redesigned and improved website at www.MilitaryFamily.org. Not only does the website have a fresh new look, it also reflects the most up-to-date information for military families and their supporters.
PARTICIPATE WITH THE TAPS “RUN AND REMEMBER” TEAM
Run in memory of a fallen hero while raising funds and awareness for TAPS in a city near you!
Registration for the 2010 Army 10 Miler and Marine Corps Marathon coming soon! If you have any questions regarding these events, please contact us at HonorCorps@taps.org or call us at 1-800-959-TAPS
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TOOLKIT HELPS SCHOOL LEADERS SUPPORT MILITARY CHILDREN
The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) has released a toolkit on Supporting the Military Child to help school leaders meet the needs of children whose parents are deployed or in transition. Developed with a grant from the Veterans Support Foundation, this free, online resource is available on the AASA website at: www.aasa.org/MilitaryChild.aspx.
OPERATION IN THEIR BOOTS: FILMMAKING FELLOWSHIP FOR OIF/OEF SERVICEMEMBERS
Update: Operation in Their Boots is now accepting applications for the OIF/OEF filmmaking fellowship. Visit their web site to get more information and to fill out an application.
Operation In Their Boots is a one-of-a-kind Filmmaking Fellowship sponsored by Brave New Foundation where five OIF and OEF veterans, reservists, national guardsmen and women, and currently enlisted service members* will be selected to direct their own, fully funded documentaries.
COMING HOME PROJECT ANNOUNCES 2010 RETREAT DATES
The Coming Home Project has announced its 2010 retreat schedule. The coming year will see an expanded retreat schedule that includes Southern California, Washington D.C., and Texas in addition to Northern California.
The schedule along with registration information can be found at The Coming Home Project web site.
DAV APPLAUDS U.S. SENATE FOR UNANIMOUS APPROVAL OF NEW PROGRAM TO SUPPORT FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND WOMEN VETERANS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20—The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) applauds the U.S. Senate for unanimously approving S. 1963, “The Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009.”
As passed, S. 1963 creates a comprehensive new program to support family caregivers of severely disabled veterans, and strengthens VA health care programs for women veterans, homeless veterans, veterans with mental health needs, and veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury.
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TAPS READY TO OFFER TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE FOR SURVIVORS OF FORT HOOD SHOOTING
Washington, D.C. – TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) is a national non-profit organization which cares for anyone suffering the loss of a military member, and today’s Fort Hood shootings hit very close to home.
TAPS is headquartered in Washington D.C. but has one branch office at Ft. Hood, the largest Army base in the continental United States. TAPS provides care and comfort for bereaved survivors of military loss, regardless of the circumstance or location of the death. READ MORE »
TIPS FOR SUPPORTING FAMILIES GRIEVING SOLDIERS KILLED IN THE FORT HOOD SHOOTING TRAGEDY
TAPS, the national organization providing comfort to families of America’s fallen heroes, offers advice
WASHINGTON – The horrific tragedy at Fort Hood has sent our nation into mourning, and many want to know how to express their condolences and support to the families left behind. Reaching out to express condolences is a natural and heartfelt reaction to tragedy. TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, offers the following tips for those seeking to express sympathy and support to the families of those who died at Fort Hood. READ MORE »
