Emergency Afghan Allies Extension Act of 2014

PenFed Foundation Raises Nearly $1 Million for Veterans and Military Community at 20th Annual Military Heroes Golf Classic

Retrieved on:

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Volunteering, Freedom, Attack, Army, Military, Armed, Emergency Afghan Allies Extension Act of 2014, Woman, Golf, Veteran, Refugee, Tourism, Nursing, United States Army

TYSONS, Va., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, joined community and business leaders to raise nearly $1 million to support veterans and the military community at the 20th annual Military Heroes Golf Classic on Monday, September 11.

Key Points:

TYSONS, Va., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation , a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, joined community and business leaders to raise nearly $1 million to support veterans and the military community at the 20th annual Military Heroes Golf Classic on Monday, September 11.
"We are thrilled to have raised nearly another $1 million at the Military Heroes Golf Classic this year and look forward to continuing to support our military heroes who have made incredible sacrifices for our nation," said PenFed Credit Union SVP, PenFed Digital and PenFed Foundation President Andrea McCarren.
In response to the attacks, PenFed Credit Union launched the PenFed Foundation to support service members, veterans and their families.
The PenFed Foundation has served members of the military community through programs providing financial education, credit-building, homeownership, short-term assistance and veteran entrepreneurial support services.

The Independence Fund Celebrates Opening of New Headquarters

Retrieved on:

Monday, December 12, 2022

Government, Soldier, Caregiver, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General, Independently Funded News Consortia, Emergency Afghan Allies Extension Act of 2014, All Terrain Mobility Platform, Veterans' affairs, Food, Religion, Real estate, Hospital, Veteran

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For 15 years, The Independence Fund has dedicated itself to restoring the independence of our nation's Veterans, their Caregivers, families, and those Allies who served in combat alongside American servicemembers. By providing innovative programs, resources, and services, The Independence Fund remains a leader in the Veteran community. Now, as part of its milestone anniversary, The Independence Fund has moved to a new headquarters in Charlotte, NC.

Key Points:

By providing innovative programs, resources, and services, The Independence Fund remains a leader in the Veteran community.
Now, as part of its milestone anniversary, The Independence Fund has moved to a new headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
"I am so proud of the work happening through The Independence Fund, but we know that the need is still high," says Verardo.
The Independence Fund believes in fairness and equality for all veterans and families irrespective of race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation, and will continue to uphold these American values.

The Independence Fund and Elevation Church Offer Afghan Women's Cultural Classes through November

Retrieved on:

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Fund, with the help of Elevation Church and The Galilee Center, will provide monthly cultural classes for Afghan women through November.

Key Points:

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Fund, with the help of Elevation Church and The Galilee Center, will provide monthly cultural classes for Afghan women through November.
The Independence Fund began hosting cultural classes for Afghan women in early 2022, as the organization saw a gap in the Afghan community.
While The Independence Fund's Allies program assists Afghan Allies in the resettlement process, the need for cultural education remains a serious need for the community.
"The Independence Fund is dedicated to the successful and dignified resettlement of Afghan Allies throughout the country.

The Independence Fund praises the work of the North Carolina Legislature for New Budget Items Benefiting MilVet and Afghan Ally Communities

Retrieved on:

Thursday, November 18, 2021

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans Service Organization, The Independence Fund, is praising North Carolina's neweset state budget legislation, which marks wins for members of the Military, Veteran (MilVet), and Afghan Ally communities in North Carolina.

Key Points:

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans Service Organization, The Independence Fund, is praising North Carolina's neweset state budget legislation, which marks wins for members of the Military, Veteran (MilVet), and Afghan Ally communities in North Carolina.
As Governor Roy Cooper prepares to sign the new budget on Friday, November 19th, The Independence Fund (TIF) is commending the new budget allotments for these heroic groups.
We are so pleased with the work of Governor Cooper and his team to make North Carolina a leader in Veteran Service Care by passing this legislation."
- Record investments into the upkeep and maintenance of Veterans cemeteries as well as the creation of the North Carolina Veterans Cemetaries Fund.

American troops depended on Afghan Allies - now the lives of our Allies depend on Americans

Retrieved on:

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

There is still no issue more unifying or bipartisan than the evacuation of Americans and Allies from Afghanistan.

Key Points:

There is still no issue more unifying or bipartisan than the evacuation of Americans and Allies from Afghanistan.
In many cases, our Afghan Allies carried the bodies of wounded and killed U.S troops to safety.
For many years, American troops depended on Afghan Allies, and now the lives of our Allies depend on Americans.
Save our Allies is committed to evacuation of Americans and Allies from Afghanistan, and dignified resettlement in the United States.

The Independence Fund welcomes brave Afghan Combat Interpreter to Charlotte, NC thanks to the generous support of the community

Retrieved on:

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

"Johnny" served as a combat Interpreter during many hard fought battles during Operation Enduring Freedom, to include the 82nd Airborne Division's 2009-2010 deployment to Southern Afghanistan.

Key Points:

"Johnny" served as a combat Interpreter during many hard fought battles during Operation Enduring Freedom, to include the 82nd Airborne Division's 2009-2010 deployment to Southern Afghanistan.
The Independence Fund is a proud coalition partner of Save our Allies, a group co-founded by The Independence Fund's CEO, Sarah Verardo.
Save Our Allies, led by Special Operations Veterans, evacuated more than 12,500 American Citizens, Widows, Orphans, and Allies from Afghanistan to safety.
Johnny is among the heroic Afghan Combat Interpreters evacuated from Afghanistan after the collapse of the Afghan Government in August.

Save Our Allies Will Support Afghan Allies at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin

Retrieved on:

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Nick Palmisciano, Vice President of Save Our Allies, will be boots on the ground at Fort McCoy and Chad Robichaux, Founder of Mighty Oaks Foundation, is returning to the Middle East to continue evacuation efforts.

Key Points:

Nick Palmisciano, Vice President of Save Our Allies, will be boots on the ground at Fort McCoy and Chad Robichaux, Founder of Mighty Oaks Foundation, is returning to the Middle East to continue evacuation efforts.
This week, Save Our Allies worked with The Nazarene Fund to evacuate the Afghan FIFA soccer team, 95 girls total from Afghanistan.
During Phase 1 of its evacuation efforts in Afghanistan, Save Our Allies' Task Force 6:8 successfully evacuated over 12,000 individuals, including Americans, Afghans, interpreters, widows, orphans, and Christians.
Save Our Allies is dedicated to saving our Afghan Allies who served side-by-side with U.S. Armed Forces and working to ensure our Veterans are getting the care needed after bravely serving our nation.