Army Emergency Relief

THE BOB WOODRUFF FOUNDATION ACTIVATES NATURAL DISASTER FUND TO AID MILITARY FAMILIES DISPLACED BY TENNESSEE TORNADOES

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목요일, 12월 14, 2023

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NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has activated its Natural Disaster Fund, established with support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, to help veterans and active-duty military families impacted by the devastating string of tornadoes that struck Tennessee on December 9. The tornadoes caused widespread damage across the state, including to Fort Campbell and nearby areas, leaving many military families without homes, essential supplies, and access to basic necessities.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has activated its Natural Disaster Fund , established with support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, to help veterans and active-duty military families impacted by the devastating string of tornadoes that struck Tennessee on December 9.
The tornadoes caused widespread damage across the state, including to Fort Campbell and nearby areas, leaving many military families without homes, essential supplies, and access to basic necessities.
The fund will provide urgent and immediate support to three local organizations: Operation Stand Down Tennessee , Armed Services YMCA , and Army Emergency Relief .
This is why the Natural Disaster Fund was created—to ensure that BWF can respond immediately when disaster strikes."

AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY AWARDS $2.6 MILLION IN EDUCATION GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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목요일, 9월 15, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) awards $2.6 million to 1,723 scholars for the 2022-2023 academic year.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) awards $2.6 million to 1,723 scholars for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Since launching the education program, AFAS has awarded over $186 million in General Henry H. Arnold Education Grants and $1.3 million in merit scholarships.
In 2021 alone, the Air Force Aid Society provided over $13.5 million in assistance to more than 19,000 Airmen, Guardians, and their families, through emergency assistance, education and community programs.
To learn more about the Air Force Aid Society, please visit www.afas.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram or LinkedIn .

AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY AND COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ESTABLISH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR MILITARY SPOUSES

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목요일, 1월 13, 2022

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) today announced a new partnership with Columbia Southern University (CSU) to offer an annual 60-credit hour, $25,000 scholarship for military spouses.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) today announced a new partnership with Columbia Southern University (CSU) to offer an annual 60-credit hour, $25,000 scholarship for military spouses.
This scholarship is a great step for us to help provide an online degree offering for busy military spouses.
Spouses of active-duty Air Force or Space Force members can apply for the scholarship each year to obtain an associate, bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree.
To learn more about the Air Force Aid Society, please visit www.afas.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY AWARDS $5.6 MILLION IN EDUCATION GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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목요일, 8월 19, 2021

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) has selected 1,930 scholars to receive grants and scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) has selected 1,930 scholars to receive grants and scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Each year, the General Henry H. Arnold Education Grants awarded are named in honor of an individual or organization that has exemplified extraordinary service to the U.S. Air Force or Space Force.
Since launching the education program, AFAS has awarded over $183 million in General Henry H. Arnold Education Grants to over 15,614 students and 310 merit scholarships totaling nearly $1.3 million.
To learn more about the Air Force Aid Society, please visit www.afas.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram or LinkedIn .

PenFed Foundation and Army Emergency Relief Partner to Support Approximately 480 U.S. Army Soldiers and Veterans Financially Impacted by COVID-19

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월요일, 8월 10, 2020

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TYSONS, Va., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, today announced a partnership with Army Emergency Relief (AER) to assist approximately 480 US Army Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers through the Foundation's COVID-19 Emergency Financial Relief Program .

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TYSONS, Va., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, today announced a partnership with Army Emergency Relief (AER) to assist approximately 480 US Army Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers through the Foundation's COVID-19 Emergency Financial Relief Program .
Support from organizations like Army Emergency Relief is crucial to allow us to continue meeting the needs of those who have already reached out to us and qualified for assistance."
Founded in 1942, Army Emergency Relief (AER) supports Soldier readiness by providing zero-interest loans, grants, and scholarships to Soldiers and families.
The PenFed Foundation was created in 2001 and, since then, has provided more than $38.5 million in financial support to veterans, active-duty service members, families and caregivers.