Stockings are an American Tradition during the holidays, but for some the holidays mean one less stocking hung. Gold Star military children will awake Christmas morning, without one of their beloved parents. Spinrite LP, North America’s largest craft yarn producer, partnered with Children of Fallen Patriots to make Christmas magic. Together we set out to create the World’s Biggest Knit/Crochet Stocking.
If you love snagging online bargains during the holidays, consider shopping on AmazonSmile, an amazing way to increase your gift giving. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know, but 0.5% of your purchase is donated to the charitable organization of your choice. Thanks to our charity partnership with AmazonSmile, all donations to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots) will help provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.
Author Jenny La Sala has dedicated her life to veteran advocacy and spreading awareness about the physical and mental struggles soldiers face. She brings her cause to young readers and the children of military parents with the publication of her book, When Daddy Comes Home. A portion of her book sales benefit Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.
Get into the spirit of giving by supporting Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation’s (Fallen Patriots) partner Splash Car Wash. They celebrated Veterans Day by offering all American veterans and active-duty personnel a free car wash. Sixteen Splash locations participated along with more than 2,700 other carwashes in four countries.
As the holiday season approaches, many of us begin to strategize our gift purchasing for family and friends. The hunt for the elusive “wow” gift has us searching store after store. This holiday season we invite you to give a gift with a purpose by shopping at Vineyard Vines, who believe every holiday should feel this good.
The holiday season is approaching, and many are beginning to strategize gift purchasing for family and friends. The hunt for the elusive “wow” gift has people searching store after store. With 2015 drawing to a close, now is the time to think about how much to give this year, and to whom.
Believing in Santa takes a bit more convincing now for 21st century children, the generation of technology. Digital tools are gaining popularity, as parents try to persuade their kid that there is a Santa Claus. Santa has mastered technology, with the help of Rudolph and the elves working at TextSanta.
Shelly Hall, a Gold Star wife, lost her husband, Kelly, just a few months after being stationed in Germany for his job in the Army. He was killed in a training flight accident. Instantly, Shelly became a single mom to five children ages six and younger.
The holidays mean different things to different families. For some, it is a time of shopping, caroling and heading to the next party. For others, the holidays mean one less stocking hung, one less present under the tree, one less place at the dinner table.
Sarah Greene’s husband, Marine Corps pilot David Greene, was shot and killed during a helicopter mission in Iraq. She immediately felt the weight of responsibility to secure a successful future for their ten-year-old daughter Jena and eight-year-old son Wesley.
One person can make a difference. It's not only possible for one person to make a difference, it's essential that a difference is made. The possibility and chances to financially #easetheburden during the holidays are endless. Giving back can be done through a donation, or simply just by creating awareness.
Old movies like “A Christmas Carol” and “Miracle on 34th Street” take us through the story of loss, misunderstanding, discovery and redemption – except that, when someone is living with a loss, it’s difficult to get beyond act one during the holiday season. For those who have lost a spouse, a partner and a parent, the holidays can be a painful reminder that someone we love is not in the picture.
If you love snagging online bargains on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, consider shopping on AmazonSmile, an amazing way to increase your gift giving. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know, but 0.5% of your purchase is donated to the charitable organization of your choice.
Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the influence of social media and collaboration. The day lands on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Dec. 1st, and kicks off the charitable season. The concept behind #GivingTuesday, is to create a day where giving to others becomes a priority.
The Veteran’s Day Celebration at HumCap was a huge success! We are thrilled to announce they raised $3,992 for Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots). The event consisted of fun for all with live music, a cookout and flags lining the street.
Peter Witt’s father, Daniel Witt, served in the Air Force, where he sacrificed time away from home and ultimately his life. He was often on tour for the Air Force for months at a time. Peter holds infinite respect for his father.
Amongst the glamour, a wonderful evening was had by all to ensure a future for gold star children. Last night, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation’s 7th Annual Greenwich Gala brought together active duty heroes, military family members and people from all walks of life who were compelled to support Fallen Patriot’s mission.
In 1998, just a few months after being stationed in Germany, Kelly Hall was killed in a training flight accident. Instantly, his wife Shelly, became a single mom to five children ages six and younger. The death of her husband left a huge hole in her life but it’s what her children have missed out on that really gets her.
Kylie was only 15 years old when her dad, Sgt. Kirk Avery Owen, died of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit while on deployment. The death of her father has been extremely hard for her, but she remembers that her dad would still want her to make the most of the life that he fought for her to live. Sgt. Owen’s sacrifice means everything to Kylie.
“As a widow, life doesn’t go on the same way. Life without our family, as a whole, never gets easier. You find a new normal, and you just learn how to handle it in a different way,” explained Aimee Myers whose husband, Phillip, was killed disarming a roadside IED in Afghanistan.
