Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation

Throughout November, Big Lots is celebrating veterans and active military members with special discounts, recognition of veteran associates, and collaborations with national nonprofits that support military families. Customers can now donate at checkout and get $5 off a purchase of $15 or more. Visit your local Big Lots to save and support our mission before the campaign ends! Pictured here: Caitlyn B. at Big Lots in Evans, GA

We are honored to have been chosen to receive a generous $50,000 grant from Baker Hughes! ?? This incredible support will enable us to enhance our initiatives and provide even greater assistance to the children of our fallen heroes. We are extremely grateful to the Baker Hughes Veteran ERG for their generosity and commitment to our mission. Thank you, Baker Hughes' Veterans ERG, for your belief in our work and for helping us make a real difference! Read more about this amazing partnership: https://bit.ly/413ip57

Big Lots is honoring veterans and active military members throughout the month of November with exclusive discounts, recognition of veteran associates, and partnerships with national nonprofits dedicated to supporting military families. In partnership with Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, Big Lots has launched a point-of-sale donation campaign, allowing customers to donate at checkout and receive $5 off a purchase of $15 or more. If you haven't already, stop into your local Big Lots to save big and donate to support the mission before the campaign ends! Pictured here: Candace and Jersey at Big Lots #1022 in Watertown, NY

Casey's #HereForVeterans campaign is continuing to make a huge impact! Amy W. visited the Crystal City, MO location to thank them for their incredible support. Don't forget, every time you shop at Casey's this November, you can round up your purchase to help Children of Fallen Patriots. Thank you, Casey's for your continued support! ??

?? Thank you, PPL Motor Homes, for your amazing $20,000 donation to Children of Fallen Patriots! Your support helps us honor the legacy of fallen service members by providing educational opportunities to their children. Read more about this impactful donation https://bwnews.pr/3ZhFdwH

We are proud to announce that Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (CFP) has received a $1 million match gift commitment thanks to a generous contribution from retired U.S. Navy Admiral William McRaven and his wife Georgeann. Admiral McRaven recently received the 2024 Bezos Courage & Civility Award; an award given by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez to recognize and support leaders who address societal issues with courage and civility. The award will match new donations received by CFP until July 31, 2025, doubling the impact of contributions made during this period and supporting the organization’s mission to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. Your donation is more than a scholarship – it’s an investment in a child's future. CFP covers postsecondary education-related expenses such as application fees, SAT/ACT prep, tuition, and living expenses and facilitates professional development and career opportunities through its Career Center. Your contribution will have a lasting impact, transforming lives and carrying forward the legacy of their fallen parents’ sacrifice. Help CFP continue its mission to "find them all, help them all." These grant funds are crucial to addressing an urgent need: While our nation is not actively at war, the echoes of previous conflicts continue for children of fallen service members. CFP requires over $150 million in the next four years alone to support #GoldStar children affected by the severe losses in Iraq and Afghanistan. These students are now of college age and rely on CFP’s help to bridge the gap between government assistance and the actual cost of their education. Your contribution will have a lasting impact, transforming lives and carrying forward the legacy of their parents’ sacrifice. Learn more about this matching gift here: https://prn.to/4fpPQmF

Veterans Day is always a day of reflection, appreciation and celebration for me.?While I chose a different path in joining the Peace Corps, military service is in my blood and runs throughout my family - my maternal grandfather was in the Army, my father spent 26 years in the Air Force and my youngest brother served in the Navy. I recently had the opportunity to show my father how PepsiCo honors veterans like him, as well as those who paid the ultimate price in service to our country.?Upon invitation from my colleague and Army veteran Jim Farrell, my father and I attended the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation’s Greenwich Gala. Children of Fallen Patriots mission is to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. I’m so proud that PepsiCo has supported their work by raising funds through Rolling Remembrance since 2015. This 14,000+ mile long relay of an American flag begins in Auburn, WA and ends in Purchase, NY every year as U.S. Military Veteran drivers who now work for PepsiCo pass the flag to each other across the country. It was also a special honor and opportunity to spend time with recently promoted four star?General Ron Clark, Commander, United States Army Pacific and his wife, Simona. Today and every day we honor our Veterans and thank them for their unwavering service and sacrifice.?

Thank you, Verizon, for your generous donation at the Washington Commanders Salute to Service Game! Your support is instrumental in helping us provide educational opportunities to the children of our fallen heroes. A special thanks to Chris Bailey and Matthew Heineman from the Commanders, and to Christopher Flood and Jennifer Arocho from Verizon for their incredible commitment to our mission. Your partnership means the world to us!

We are immensely grateful to all the hosts and presenters who made the NYC Citi Career Symposium a resounding success! Take a look at some of the highlights from this year’s event. Children of Fallen Patriots partnered with Citi to offer Fallen Patriots scholars the opportunity to learn about business and finance while also providing opportunities for professional development, career coaching, and networking with industry professionals and other Gold Star students. Thank you to our incredible partner firms for their support and participation: Accenture, Blackstone, Procter & Gamble, Apollo Global Management, Inc., Antares Capital LP, Fiserv, Kroll, CBIZ, Evercore, RBC https://lnkd.in/eDjfYENP

Casey's #HereForVeterans campaign is going strong! Fallen Patriots Scholar, Breanne W. visited her local Casey’s store in Rolla, MO to thank them for their support! ?? Every time you visit Casey's in November, you can round up your purchase to support Children of Fallen Patriots. Together, we’re helping build brighter futures for the children of our fallen military heroes. Thank you, Casey’s, for your support! ?? ???? #HereForVeterans #HereForGood #Caseys #FallenPatriots