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MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCES<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

CURATED BY KRISTA SIMPSON ANDERSON<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Gold Star Wife Krista Simpson Anderson<\/a> turned her grief into purpose, supporting fellow military and Gold Star Families and creating space for healing. These organizations, recommended by Krista, have been a source of support for her family and offer a multitude of resources for military families. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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The Unquiet Professional<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Unquiet Professional is committed to recognizing and honoring our nation\u2019s Gold Star & Surviving Families, Veterans, and military families by providing rewarding and purposeful opportunities to heal from the wounds of war. The Unquiet Professional strives to educate, advocate and empower. Programs support active duty, National Guard, Reserve, veterans, families and survivors.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Unquiet Professional\u2019s
2026 Virtual Memorial Mile <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 honoree for the TUP Virtual Memorial Mile is Sgt. 1st Class
Nicholas Kau\u2019ilokoikaika Franklin Guard who died on June 20th, 2022 after struggling with the mental and physical impacts of his military service.
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Participate in the #TUPMile by walking, running, biking, hiking, swimming, or any activity that motivates you and brings you joy. Click here<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Special Operations Warrior Foundation<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Operations Warrior Foundation honors the sacrifice of Special Operations Personnel by providing comprehensive educational funding and advocacy for the children of fallen Special Operators, children of deceased SOF spouses, and children of Medal of Honor Recipients.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Project 33 Memorial Foundation<\/a><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project 33 was founded to preserve the memories of U.S. Special Operations soldiers killed in action since September 11, 2001. Each Memorial Day, Project 33 organizes a community fun to raise funds in the name of that year\u2019s honoree.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Folded Flag Foundation<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Folded Flag Foundation provides educational scholarships and support grants to the spouses and children of the U.S. military and government personnel who died as a result of hostile action or in an accident related to U.S. combat operations.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Folds of Honor<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Folds of Honor provides scholarships to the spouses and children of America\u2019s fallen or disabled military, along with America\u2019s first responders. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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wear blue: run to remember<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

wear blue<\/em> honors all members of the military who pass away while in service, currently serving, veterans, military families, Gold Star and surviving families, and community members. When an individual dons a wear blue: run to remember<\/em> shirt, they are indicating their support of our service members, veterans, and their families, and their commitment to ensuring that our fallen service members will always be remembered.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Inspire Up<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Inspire Up Foundation was built to serve the military and first responder community. Inspire Up promotes community building, provides education, volunteer opportunities, social service support, and empowerment to all communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Strong Hold Food Pantry <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stronghold Food Pantry is a not-for-profit, volunteer-operated organization serving American military families. The organization serves families facing food insecurity by providing food, necessities, and resources whenever and wherever needed. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Military Spouse Advocacy Network<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Military Spouse Advocacy Network connects military families from every branch of the armed forces to the resources they need such as mentorship, continued education and advocacy.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Special Forces Charitable Trust<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Special Forces Trust provides support to the Green Berets, and their Families. The organization supports timely, innovative, and comprehensive programs and services designed to enhance the well-being and health of both the Special Forces Soldier and his family. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gold Star Spouses<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gold Star Spouses of America is a membership-based organization comprised of surviving spouses of fallen service members and veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. The organization provides resources, support, and opportunities for healing & remembrance through camaraderie, advocacy, education and outreach.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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USAA Educational Foundation<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The USAA Educational Foundation offers free financial education resources from experts in personal finance and military life.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Angels of America’s Fallen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angels of America\u2019s Fallen supports children of our fallen military, police, fire, and EMS heroes by enabling the children to participate in healing positive outlets for their grief through activities with a coach or instructor in their local community such as sports, arts, and music throughout their entire childhood.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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