Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation received the 2022 Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award on November 14 during a ceremony at the Pentagon. The ceremony was presided over by Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth and included remarks by Fisher House Foundation President David A. Coker.
The Charlotte Hornets Foundation announced last night it has donated $100,000 to the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation – a national nonprofit that provides college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty – as its annual Military Grant. The donation will help provide scholarship funding and assistance to six deserving students as they pursue their undergraduate studies at North Carolina universities.
This month, Casey’s is showing gratitude for the service and sacrifice of our country’s veterans and active service members. Now through November 28, Casey’s is inviting its guests to round up their in-store purchases to benefit two organizations that provide assistance and support to military veterans and their families: Hope For The Warriors (HOPE) and Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.
An American flag, first flown by the U.S. military in combat, began its more than 14,000 mile "Rolling Remembrance" relay via air and road to help raise awareness of, and funds for, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, an organization that provides college scholarships and educational counseling to children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.
Thirteen proved to be a lucky number for Children of Fallen Patriots as the non-profit announced it raised over 2.5 million dollars in donations during its annual Greenwich Gala. This year's Gala recognized the organization's 20th year serving Gold Star families and hosted more than 500 individuals for an evening of patriotic generosity, raising funds to further the charity's mission of providing scholarships and educational counseling to children who lost a parent serving in the armed forces.
David Kim, Co-Founder and CEO of Children of Fallen Patriots, was honored on July 12 as the 2022 Veteran of the Year, an award of distinction given by the Military Times Foundation recognizing the recipients' pride, dedication and courage beyond their call of duty. Kim joins five other distinguished service members from each military branch for this year's awards ceremony, which took place at the Ronald Reagan Building in Arlington, VA.
Children of Fallen Patriots collected over $2.9 million in donations from hundreds of supporters during its 2nd annual New York City Gala. The fundraising Gala returned after a two-year hiatus, receiving generous support for the charity's mission to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.
Children of Fallen Patriots’ emphasis on financial stewardship and unrelenting focus on its mission to provide college scholarships to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty has earned it a perfect Encompass rating from Charity Navigator, a nationally recognized nonprofit evaluation site.
DULLES, Va. (Dec. 22, 2021) — Children of Fallen Patriots announced today the appointment of James Andersen to its Board of Advisors. Andersen will work with the charity’s esteemed Board of Directors and Advisors to advance the organization’s mission to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.
Andersen is the Founder and a Managing Partner with Clearview Capital, L.P., a private equity firm specializing in the acquisition and development of mid-sized North American manufacturing and service businesses. With a career spanning more than 25 years in the private equity industry, Andersen has previously served on several boards including as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of St. Luke’s School in New Canaan, Connecticut. Andersen holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University.
“I have enormous respect for those who have served,” said James Andersen. “I’m honored to be a part of this great organization and to be of service to the military families that have sacrificed so much for our country.”
In joining the Children of Fallen Patriots Board of Advisors, Andersen will draw on his vast business experience and will provide counsel and support in an integral leadership role for this high-achieving charity.
“James has been a friend and supporter of Children of Fallen Patriots for many years,” said David Kim, co-founder and CEO of Children of Fallen Patriots. “He brings a unique blend of business acumen and philanthropic spirit that will no doubt help advance our mission to provide education opportunities to Gold Star children.”
Since its inception, Children of Fallen Patriots has awarded more than $50 Million in support to over 2,100 children, proudly funding undergraduate studies while creating a pipeline of aid for future children in need. To learn more about Children of Fallen Patriots, visit www.fallenpatriots.org.
About Children of Fallen Patriots
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation honors the sacrifices of our fallen military heroes by ensuring the success of their children through college education. Since 2002, we have provided over $50 million in support to over 2,100 military children from all branches who lost a parent in the line of duty. We estimate there are approximately 25,000 such children, and they will need $625 million to complete college. Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation has earned a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator, and due to generous Board donations, 97% of third-party donations go to programs. Help today by visiting www.fallenpatriots.org.
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The Board of Advisors of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation names Costa Littas as its newest member. The mission of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (“Fallen Patriots”) is to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who lost a parent in the line of duty. As a member of the board, Littas will foster outreach for the foundation.
The Board of Advisors of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation names David Daigle as its newest member. The mission of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation is to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who lost a parent in the line of duty. As a member of the board, Daigle will foster outreach for the foundation.
The Board of Advisors of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation names Gabriel Plotkin as its newest member. The mission of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation is to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who lost a parent in the line of duty. As a member of the board, Plotkin will foster outreach for the foundation.
J&P Cycles, part of the Comoto Family of Brands, partnered with Children of Fallen Patriots from May 1st to May 25th for its Round Up campaign to support children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. Customers who made purchases at J&P Cycles had the option to round-up their change and J&P Cycles matched all the rounded-up purchases during the campaign. Proceeds from the campaign went to benefit Children of Fallen Patriots, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.
Children of Fallen Patriots, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty, congratulates its 223 college graduates of the 2020 academic year. Since 2002, Fallen Patriots has provided more than $38 million in total assistance, including college scholarships and educational counseling to over 1,800 military children.
J&P Cycles, part of the Comoto Family of Brands, is partnering with Children of Fallen Patriots from May 1st to May 25th for its Round Up campaign supporting children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. All purchases made with J&P Cycles may be rounded up in change. J&P Cycles will match 100% of those rounded up donations, with proceeds benefiting Children of Fallen Patriots, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor the sacrifices of our fallen military heroes by ensuring the success of their children through college education.
This holiday season, as individuals and organizations decide which nonprofit to donate to on Giving Tuesday, supporting Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots) will help more military children who lost a parent in the line of duty achieve their dreams through a college education.
Citi has kicked off the 7th edition of its annual e for Education campaign, a global corporate social responsibility initiative which has raised over $29.5 million for education-focused non-profits since 2013.
Robert Desel, Crosby's chief commercial officer, said: “When we first learned about the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation from retired General David Petraeus in 2018, and the important role they play in the lives of military families, we knew we wanted to back this cause.”
“Southpoint Capital has generated awareness for the mission and raised a grand total of nearly $1,400,000 in funding, providing 224 years of debt-free education for Fallen Patriots scholarship recipients,” said David Kim, co-founder and CEO of Fallen Patriots.
Fallen Patriots received a $25,000 donation on June 21, 2019 during the 25th Annual Nuclear Generator and Supplier Executive Summit, hosted by Utilities Service Alliance, Inc. (USA) at the Hyatt Regency, Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas.
