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Management NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has activated its Natural Disaster Fund, established with support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, to provide critical aid to military veterans and military families in response to the widespread property damage, injuries, and loss of life occurred due to recent severe flooding in 88 counties across Southeast Texas. This assistance is being provided directly by Combined Arms, a member of the Bob Woodruff Foundation Got Your 6 Network.
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- This assistance is being provided directly by Combined Arms, a member of the Bob Woodruff Foundation Got Your 6 Network.
- Combined Arms, a valued partner of BWF since 2017, connects veterans and military families to resources they need on the ground, and has identified over 21,000 veterans and military families residing in the disaster affected regions and mandatory evacuation zones.
- "After hearing about the devastation facing military and veteran families in Texas, we knew we had to quickly mobilize our support," said Anne Marie Dougherty, Chief Executive Officer of the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
- "With the leadership of the Bob Woodruff Foundation and their partners on the ground, I'm confident we can bring real relief to families in Southeast Texas through the Natural Disaster Fund."
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Management FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Woodruff Foundation, in partnership with the United Way of Broward County and with generous support from craig newmark philanthropies, will host its annual Summit at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott North on March 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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- Bob Woodruff, ABC Correspondent and Co-Founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, will host a discussion on public leadership for military families alongside Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Ben Sorensen, former Vice Mayor of Fort Lauderdale.
- "In partnership with United Way of Broward County, we're bringing together an exceptional group of national and regional leaders to highlight the complex needs of the military community and work to identify solutions," said Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
- "Many military members and Veterans call Broward County home, and we have a duty to serve those who served us," Cannon said.
- We're proud to partner with the Bob Woodruff Foundation, not only on this year's Summit, but year-round, as we work to seamlessly integrate the Veteran community into the next chapter of their lives."
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NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Woodruff Foundation has released their latest publication, The Got Your 6 Network: Quantifying and Addressing Veterans' Needs in 2023. The Report confirms that, for many communities, the urgent needs of the military and veteran community exceed the services available, especially for services addressing mental healthcare, physical healthcare, housing, emergency financial assistance, food, and transportation.
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- NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Woodruff Foundation has released their latest publication, The Got Your 6 Network: Quantifying and Addressing Veterans' Needs in 2023.
- The responses reflect the needs of service members and veterans who seek assistance from local organizations.
- "Our survey results revealed that many of our nation's veterans and service members have significant challenges that aren't being addressed," explained Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
- The 2023 Got Your 6 Community Survey was made possible from the generous support of the Craig Newmark Philanthropies.
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Hospital 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."
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Reserve NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has established a $5 million Natural Disaster Fund for veterans and military families with the help from ongoing supporter, Craig Newmark Philanthropies. The fund allows BWF to respond immediately when a natural disaster strikes – providing support to families who are suddenly without the essentials to live.
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- NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has established a $5 million Natural Disaster Fund for veterans and military families with the help from ongoing supporter, Craig Newmark Philanthropies.
- The fund allows BWF to respond immediately when a natural disaster strikes – providing support to families who are suddenly without the essentials to live.
- "My partnership with the Bob Woodruff Foundation ensures veteran and military family support in every community across the country," said Craig Newmark, Founder of Craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies, and a member of the Bob Woodruff Foundation Board of Directors.
- The $5 million donation to create the Natural Disaster Relief Fund is in addition to a $13 million commitment from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to support BWF initiatives earlier this year.
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Newmark NEW YORK, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Craig Newmark Philanthropies (CNP) announced today that it will donate $100 million to a broad coalition of organizations dedicated to supporting veterans and military families, led by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and Blue Star Families.
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- The grants from CNP, the charitable network of craigslist founder Craig Newmark, will complement government efforts and focus on filling the unmet needs of veterans, service members, their families, and caregivers.
- This effort is part of Newmark's long-standing commitment to supporting veterans and military families.
- New grant awards announced today include $10 million to Blue Star Families and $10 million to the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
- Craig understands that military families have our backs and we need to have theirs."
Our message to veterans, military families, and veteran serving organizations is: We've Got Your 6.
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- Our message to veterans, military families, and veteran serving organizations is: We've Got Your 6.
- "Every veteran and military family deserves the support they have earned wherever they live or work," said Craig Newmark.
- "The Bob Woodruff Foundation's network of veterans serving organizations provides this support in every community across the country.
- To all vets and military families, we have Got Your 6," said Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies, and member of the Bob Woodruff Foundation Board of Directors.
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Newmark The grants from CNP, the charitable network of craigslist founder Craig Newmark, will focus on building the civic infrastructure, policy frameworks, and digital tools necessary to support what Newmark calls a cyber civil defense effort to bolster American national and global security in the face of new threats.
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- The grants from CNP, the charitable network of craigslist founder Craig Newmark, will focus on building the civic infrastructure, policy frameworks, and digital tools necessary to support what Newmark calls a cyber civil defense effort to bolster American national and global security in the face of new threats.
- "American and western democracy are at risk, said Craig Newmark.
- CNPs Cyber Civil Defense effort will be managed by the Aspen Institutes digital and technology program, Aspen Digital .
- Craigs incredible generosity, and his continued focus on efforts to help protect our nation from cyber threats gives true meaning to collective cyber defense.
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Monday, February 28, 2022
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CRAIG NEWMARK PHILANTHROPIES Today, Craig Newmark Philanthropies announced a generous $2.95 million grant to the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) to strengthen the Foundations Got Your 6 Network.
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- Today, Craig Newmark Philanthropies announced a generous $2.95 million grant to the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) to strengthen the Foundations Got Your 6 Network.
- Thanks to the incredible continued support of Craig Newmark Philanthropies, BWF will infuse its Network with funding to address the most pressing issues facing veterans and military families in their communities.
- To date, Craig Newmark Philanthropies has donated over $18 million to support the military/veteran community through the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
- About the Bob Woodruff Foundation:
The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was wounded by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.
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Financial services Dem Dx (Mariane Melo) is an AI clinical platform that helps frontline healthcare professionals diagnose and make care recommendations.
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- Dem Dx (Mariane Melo) is an AI clinical platform that helps frontline healthcare professionals diagnose and make care recommendations.
- "We're honored to be awarded Women Who Tech's Innovation Grant for their Femtech + HealthTech Grants Challenge.
- "Programs like WWT create spaces that celebrate women in the tech field, allowing us to be our authentic selves.
- Craig Newmark Philanthropies was created by craigslist founder Craig Newmark to support and connect people and drive broad civic engagement.
