Make Military Life Easier This Holiday Season…Please Donate to the Armed Services YMCA, CFC #11085

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The Armed Services YMCA is proud to be included in the United Heroes Campaign, a comprehensive listing of pre-screened, certified, high quality charities serving military families and veterans with a detailed explanation of the services each provides.  The Armed Services YMCA is a top-rated military non-profit that impacts young enlisted Military Families with innovative no and low cost programs and services.  Please make a one time gift or a recurring donation on your credit card monthly to help make military life easier. The ASYMCA does not receive any government funding, dues or membership, and is entirely funded by private donations. Here is an example how how your donation can make a difference:

 

• A donation of $25 provides a military mother a half day of respite childcare to decompress  and attend personal appointments.

• A donation of $45 connects and comforts a young military child with a free, hand-made, personalized photo quilt of their deployed parent thru “Operation Kid Comfort”.

• A donation of $100 enables three military children to attend a week of “Operation Hero”, an  after-school character development program specially designed to increase resiliency and help them handle the challenges of life  in a military family.

 

The Armed Services YMCA offers no and low-cost programs for nearly 500,000 active-duty enlisted military and their families each year at 33 branches and affiliates with hands on innovative programming nationwide  with the help of 18,000 volunteers. For the 6th consecutive year, the Armed Services YMCA was rated in the top 3% of charities nationwide by Charity Navigator in 2011. We thank you for contributing what you can to assist in the effort.  Your tax deductible donation (Tax ID #36-3274346) to the ASYMCA, a top-rated non-profit, will make a significant difference in the lives of young military service members and their families.

The Armed Services YMCA has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent  evaluator of charities for the sixth consecutive year. Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that the organization excels, as compared to other charities in America, in allocating and growing finances in the  most fiscally responsible way possible. Less than 3% of the charities (rated by Charity Navigator) receive six consecutive four 4-star evaluations.

The Armed Services YMCA was also rated as a top ten military charity by USA TODAY in 2011.

Thank you for supporting military families.  If you have any questions, please feel free to  reach out to Jonsie Stone, Associate Director, Fund Development,  at the ASYMCA at (703) 455-3986 ext. 115

PenFed Foundation Donates $75,000 to Send Military Children to Camp

August 22, 2012- Rocky Mitchell and Chris Flynn from the PenFed Foundation presented the Armed Services YMCA of the USA CEO Mike Landers and COO Tom Landwermeyer with a check for $75,000 at Armed Services YMCA Headquarters in Springfield, Virginia.

Funding from the PenFed Foundation  provides 341 military children and families with the opportunity to attend camp to help make military life easier. The camping grant impacts Military Families at Fort Leonard Wood, as well as military children at Twentynine Palms, Fort Bragg and Fort Campbell during 2012.

The Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation (PenFed Foundation) is a national charity working to meet unmet needs of the military personnel and their families in the areas of financial literacy, housing and support for the wounded. Please visit www.pentagonfoundation.org  to learn more.

For the 6^th consecutive year, the Armed Services YMCA was rated in the top 3% of charities nationwide by Charity Navigator in 2011.  The ASYMCA makes military life easier with free and low-cost programs for nearly 500,000 junior enlisted and their families each year at 33 branches and affiliates nationwide.

Newman’s Own Foundation, the Armed Services YMCA and the Fisher House Work Together to Impact 12,772 Military and their Families

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Contact:

 Brittany Catton, Armed Services YMCA of the USA, (703) 455-3986, ext. 112

Newman’s Own Foundation, the Armed Services YMCA and the Fisher House Work Together to Impact 12,772 Military and their Families Nationwide

Springfield, VA- August 21^st, 2012- In 2011, Newman’s Own Foundation awarded the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) a $300,000 grant, facilitated by Fisher House, to serve military families thru 2012.

The grant provides family support for 12,772 Military Families nationwide during a two year period by offering relief with free programs, services and emergency support. The ASYMCA distributed program grants ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 to support programs at eight ASYMCA locations serving Marine and Army families.  12,772 Military and their families were impacted by the generous donation from Newman’s Own Foundation with program support from the Armed Services YMCA and Fisher House. 

Marine and Army Families served at ASYMCA locations include:

• Camp Pendleton, California.
• 29 Palms, California.
• Camp Lejeune and Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
• Wheeler Army Air Field and Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
• Fort Richardson and Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
• Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
• Fort Hood, Texas.
• Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

 Free ASYMCA programs target junior enlisted and their families, who are typically younger and have more financial and emotional burdens without nearby family to assist.  As of June, 2012, the entire $300,000 grant has been expended to provide relief for thousands of military and their families. Direct support has included: emergency assistance, respite for medical issues, summer camp opportunities for low income families, diapers, groceries, car repairs, emergency housing, house fires, and support for travel and respite for families of the fallen and wounded warriors.

Armed Services YMCA CEO Mike Landers is thrilled with the impact that the Newman’s Own Foundation support continues to make for military families. “We thank our friends at Newman’s Own Foundation for their generous donation, as well as the Fisher House for facilitating the Newman’s Own Foundation award. We are proud to partner to make military life easier for military families through innovative programs that pay it forward and eliminate or mitigate problems before they become insurmountable.”

“Newman’s Own Foundation is proud to support the Armed Services YMCA,” said Robert Forrester, president of Newman’s Own Foundation. “During this period in our nation’s history, we feel it is especially important to support organizations that serve military personnel and their families, in a way which hopefully will draw the attention of others to step forward and express their gratitude to all who serve.”

For the 6^th consecutive year, the Armed Services YMCA was rated in the top 3% of charities nationwide by Charity Navigator in 2011.  The ASYMCA makes military life easier with free and low-cost programs for nearly 500,000 junior enlisted and their families each year at 33 branches and affiliates nationwide. Please visit www.asymca.org to learn more.

The Fisher House is a unique private-public partnership that supports America’s military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Please visit www.fisherhouse.org to learn more.

Newman’s Own Foundation turns all net royalties and profits from the sale of Newman’s Own products into charitable donations. To date, Paul Newman and Newman’s Own Foundation have given over $350 million to thousands of charities around the world. Please visit www.newmansownfoundation.org  to learn more.

 

For more information, please contact Brittany Catton at bcatton@asymca.org.

Lawton | Newman’s Own Foundation, the Armed Services YMCA and the Fisher House Work Together to Impact 12,772 Military and their Families Nationwide

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Contact:

Kate Swanson Whitehead

Director of Administration

Armed Services YMCA

201 SW 4th Street

Lawton, OK 73501

580.355.5520

 

Newman’s Own Foundation, the Armed Services YMCA and the Fisher House Work Together to Impact 12,772 Military and their Families Nationwide

Lawton, OK – August 21^st, 2012 - In 2011, Newman’s Own Foundation awarded the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) a $300,000 grant, facilitated by Fisher House, to serve military families thru 2012.

The grant provides family support for 12,772 Military Families nationwide during a two year period by offering relief with free programs, services and emergency support. The ASYMCA distributed program grants ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 to support programs at eight ASYMCA locations serving Marine and Army families.  12,772 Military and their families were impacted by the generous donation from Newman’s Own Foundation with program support from the Armed Services YMCA and Fisher House. 

A Case from the Lawton | Fort Sill ASYMCA of a Military Family Impacted by the Grant:

 Lawton | Fort Sill ASYMCA, Oklahoma

• An E4’s newly born infant was having physical difficulty and was transported to a hospital in Oklahoma City. The ASYMCA provided food and gas to help with expenses during this time. Soldier’s statement: Having our new baby ninety miles away in a hospital in OKC is very hard for us. We just have to see her every evening. Thanks to your help we are able to do just that! Thank you!

Free ASYMCA programs target junior enlisted and their families, who are typically younger and have more financial and emotional burdens without nearby family to assist.  As of June, 2012, the entire $300,000 grant has been expended to provide relief for thousands of military and their families. Direct support has included: emergency assistance, respite for medical issues, summer camp opportunities for low income families, diapers, groceries, car repairs, emergency housing, house fires, and support for travel and respite for families of the fallen and wounded warriors.

Armed Services YMCA CEO Mike Landers is thrilled with the impact that the Newman’s Own Foundation support continues to make for military families. “We thank our friends at Newman’s Own Foundation for their generous donation, as well as the Fisher House for facilitating the Newman’s Own Foundation award. We are proud to partner to make military life easier for military families through innovative programs that pay it forward and eliminate or mitigate problems before they become insurmountable.”

“Newman’s Own Foundation is proud to support the Armed Services YMCA,” said Robert Forrester, president of Newman’s Own Foundation. “During this period in our nation’s history, we feel it is especially important to support organizations that serve military personnel and their families, in a way which hopefully will draw the attention of others to step forward and express their gratitude to all who serve.”

The Armed Services YMCA was rated in the top 3% of charities nationwide by Charity Navigator in 2011.  The ASYMCA makes military life easier with free and low-cost programs for nearly 500,000 junior enlisted and their families each year at 33 branches and affiliates nationwide. Please visit www.asymca.org to learn more.

The Fisher House is a unique private-public partnership that supports America’s military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Please visit www.fisherhouse.org to learn more.

Newman’s Own Foundation turns all net royalties and profits from the sale of Newman’s Own products into charitable donations. To date, Paul Newman and Newman’s Own Foundation have given over $350 million to thousands of charities around the world. Please visit www.newmansownfoundation.org  to learn more.

For more information, please contact Brittany Catton at bcatton@asymca.org.

Killeen | Newman’s Own Foundation, the Armed Services YMCA and the Fisher House Work Together to Impact 12,772 Military and their Families Nationwide

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Contact:

Tony Mino, Executive Director, Killeen Armed Services YMCA, (254) 634-5445

Newman’s Own Foundation, the Armed Services YMCA and the Fisher House Work Together to Impact 12,772 Military and their Families Nationwide

 Killeen, TX- August 21^st, 2012- In 2011, Newman’s Own Foundation awarded the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) a $300,000 grant, facilitated by Fisher House, to serve military families thru 2012.

The grant provides family support for 12,772 Military Families nationwide during a two year period by offering relief with free programs, services and emergency support. The ASYMCA distributed program grants ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 to support programs at eight ASYMCA locations serving Marine and Army families.  12,772 Military and their families were impacted by the generous donation from Newman’s Own Foundation with program support from the Armed Services YMCA and Fisher House. 

A Case from the Killeen ASYMCA of a Military Family Impacted by the Grant:

Killeen ASYMCA (Fort Hood), Texas

The Army’s largest post saw a record-high number of soldiers commit suicide during the last 3 years, despite a mental health effort aimed at reversing the trend.  Fort Hood now has one of the largest counseling staffs in the Army with over 170 behavioral health workers.  Although this is a big step in helping the soldiers and their families to overcome their post deployment difficulties, it is still not enough.  Many of the 46,500 soldiers at Fort Hood have served in war zones several times and some are still deploying. The Army believes that problems relating to combat strains and family separation often surface during the months immediately after a soldier comes home.  The Strong Bonds Program has been an invaluable asset to helping families reunite and become whole again.  And, families with the greatest risk for failed relationships get the greatest benefit from participating in these retreats.  In the final report on the success of the Strong Bonds Program sponsored by the Fort Hood Chaplain’s Office, Chaplain Thompson states that the support they received from the Killeen Armed Services YMCA, made possible by Fisher House and the Newman’s Own Foundation grant, has been invaluable, helping to support and offset the cost on more than 75 events providing ministry and support to over 3500 Soldiers and family members.

Free ASYMCA programs target junior enlisted and their families, who are typically younger and have more financial and emotional burdens without nearby family to assist.  As of June, 2012, the entire $300,000 grant has been expended to provide relief for thousands of military and their families. Direct support has included: emergency assistance, respite for medical issues, summer camp opportunities for low income families, diapers, groceries, car repairs, emergency housing, house fires, and support for travel and respite for families of the fallen and wounded warriors.

Armed Services YMCA CEO Mike Landers is thrilled with the impact that the Newman’s Own Foundation support continues to make for military families. “We thank our friends at Newman’s Own Foundation for their generous donation, as well as the Fisher House for facilitating the Newman’s Own Foundation award. We are proud to partner to make military life easier for military families through innovative programs that pay it forward and eliminate or mitigate problems before they become insurmountable.”

“Newman’s Own Foundation is proud to support the Armed Services YMCA,” said Robert Forrester, president of Newman’s Own Foundation. “During this period in our nation’s history, we feel it is especially important to support organizations that serve military personnel and their families, in a way which hopefully will draw the attention of others to step forward and express their gratitude to all who serve.”

For the 6^th consecutive year, the Armed Services YMCA was rated in the top 3% of charities nationwide by Charity Navigator in 2011.  The ASYMCA makes military life easier with free and low-cost programs for nearly 500,000 junior enlisted and their families each year at 33 branches and affiliates nationwide. Please visit www.asymca.org to learn more.

The Fisher House is a unique private-public partnership that supports America’s military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Please visit www.fisherhouse.org to learn more.

Newman’s Own Foundation turns all net royalties and profits from the sale of Newman’s Own products into charitable donations. To date, Paul Newman and Newman’s Own Foundation have given over $350 million to thousands of charities around the world. Please visit www.newmansownfoundation.org  to learn more.

 

For more information, please contact Brittany Catton at bcatton@asymca.org.

Honolulu | Newman’s Own Foundation, the Armed Services YMCA and the Fisher House Work Together to Impact 12,772 Military and their Families Nationwide

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Contact:

Stan Lum, Executive Director, Honolulu Armed Services YMCA, (808) 473-1427

Newman’s Own Foundation, the Armed Services YMCA and the Fisher House Work Together to Impact 12,772 Military and their Families Nationwide

Honolulu, HI – August 21^st, 2012- In 2011, Newman’s Own Foundation awarded the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) a $300,000 grant, facilitated by Fisher House, to serve military families thru 2012.

The grant provides family support for 12,772 Military Families nationwide during a two year period by offering relief with free programs, services and emergency support. The ASYMCA distributed program grants ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 to support programs at eight ASYMCA locations serving Marine and Army families.  12,772 Military and their families were impacted by the generous donation from Newman’s Own Foundation with program support from the Armed Services YMCA and Fisher House. 

A Case from the Honolulu ASYMCA of a Military Family Impacted by the Grant:

Wheeler Army Air Field and Kaneohe Bay ASYMCA, Hawaii

• On the basis of financial need we assisted 10 families with tuition assistance at Pearl Harbor and Marine Corps Base Hawaii.  This program has been beneficial to both the children and mothers.  It has eased the anxiety surrounding deployment.  Attending the ASYMCA class will help the children in their transition to starting Kindergarten here in Hawaii or at a new duty station.

Free ASYMCA programs target junior enlisted and their families, who are typically younger and have more financial and emotional burdens without nearby family to assist.  As of June, 2012, the entire $300,000 grant has been expended to provide relief for thousands of military and their families. Direct support has included: emergency assistance, respite for medical issues, summer camp opportunities for low income families, diapers, groceries, car repairs, emergency housing, house fires, and support for travel and respite for families of the fallen and wounded warriors.

Armed Services YMCA CEO Mike Landers is thrilled with the impact that the Newman’s Own Foundation support continues to make for military families. “We thank our friends at Newman’s Own Foundation for their generous donation, as well as the Fisher House for facilitating the Newman’s Own Foundation award. We are proud to partner to make military life easier for military families through innovative programs that pay it forward and eliminate or mitigate problems before they become insurmountable.”

“Newman’s Own Foundation is proud to support the Armed Services YMCA,” said Robert Forrester, president of Newman’s Own Foundation. “During this period in our nation’s history, we feel it is especially important to support organizations that serve military personnel and their families, in a way which hopefully will draw the attention of others to step forward and express their gratitude to all who serve.”

For the 6^th consecutive year, the Armed Services YMCA was rated in the top 3% of charities nationwide by Charity Navigator in 2011.  The ASYMCA makes military life easier with free and low-cost programs for nearly 500,000 junior enlisted and their families each year at 33 branches and affiliates nationwide. Please visit www.asymca.org to learn more.

The Fisher House is a unique private-public partnership that supports America’s military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Please visit www.fisherhouse.org to learn more.

Newman’s Own Foundation turns all net royalties and profits from the sale of Newman’s Own products into charitable donations. To date, Paul Newman and Newman’s Own Foundation have given over $350 million to thousands of charities around the world. Please visit www.newmansownfoundation.org  to learn more.

For more information, please contact Brittany Catton at bcatton@asymca.org.

Fayetteville | Newman’s Own Foundation, the Armed Services YMCA and the Fisher House Work Together to Impact 12,772 Military and their Families Nationwide

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Contact:

Lynne Grates, Executive Director, Fort Bragg | Camp Lejeune Armed Services YMCA, (910) 450-0497.

 

Newman’s Own Foundation, the Armed Services YMCA and the Fisher House Work Together to Impact 12,772 Military and their Families Nationwide

Fayetteville, NC- August 21^st, 2012- In 2011, Newman’s Own Foundation awarded the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) a $300,000 grant, facilitated by Fisher House, to serve military families thru 2012.

The grant provides family support for 12,772 Military Families nationwide during a two year period by offering relief with free programs, services and emergency support. The ASYMCA distributed program grants ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 to support programs at eight ASYMCA locations serving Marine and Army families.  12,772 Military and their families were impacted by the generous donation from Newman’s Own Foundation with program support from the Armed Services YMCA and Fisher House. 

A Case from the Fort Bragg | Camp Lejeune ASYMCA of a Military Family Impacted by the Grant:

Fort Bragg | Camp Lejeune Armed Services YMCA, NC

• $500 given to the spouse of an E-3 who needed extensive repairs to their only car.  Spouse is employed part-time and needed transportation as well.  We arranged for the garage who does work on our vehicles to lend her a car at no charge while hers was being repaired. Spouse was able to hold onto her job as a result of the assistance.

Free ASYMCA programs target junior enlisted and their families, who are typically younger and have more financial and emotional burdens without nearby family to assist.  As of June, 2012, the entire $300,000 grant has been expended to provide relief for thousands of military and their families. Direct support has included: emergency assistance, respite for medical issues, summer camp opportunities for low income families, diapers, groceries, car repairs, emergency housing, house fires, and support for travel and respite for families of the fallen and wounded warriors.

Armed Services YMCA CEO Mike Landers is thrilled with the impact that the Newman’s Own Foundation support continues to make for military families. “We thank our friends at Newman’s Own Foundation for their generous donation, as well as the Fisher House for facilitating the Newman’s Own Foundation award. We are proud to partner to make military life easier for military families through innovative programs that pay it forward and eliminate or mitigate problems before they become insurmountable.”

“Newman’s Own Foundation is proud to support the Armed Services YMCA,” said Robert Forrester, president of Newman’s Own Foundation. “During this period in our nation’s history, we feel it is especially important to support organizations that serve military personnel and their families, in a way which hopefully will draw the attention of others to step forward and express their gratitude to all who serve.”

For the 6^th consecutive year, the Armed Services YMCA was rated in the top 3% of charities nationwide by Charity Navigator in 2011.  The ASYMCA makes military life easier with free and low-cost programs for nearly 500,000 junior enlisted and their families each year at 33 branches and affiliates nationwide. Please visit www.asymca.org to learn more.

The Fisher House is a unique private-public partnership that supports America’s military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Please visit www.fisherhouse.org to learn more.

Newman’s Own Foundation turns all net royalties and profits from the sale of Newman’s Own products into charitable donations. To date, Paul Newman and Newman’s Own Foundation have given over $350 million to thousands of charities around the world. Please visit www.newmansownfoundation.org  to learn more.

 

For more information, please contact Brittany Catton at bcatton@asymca.org.

Fort Campbell | Newman’s Own Foundation, the Armed Services YMCA and the Fisher House Work Together to Impact 12,772 Military and their Families Nationwide

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Contact:

Shirley West, Executive Director, Fort Campbell Armed Services YMCA, (270) 798-3077

Newman’s Own Foundation, the Armed Services YMCA and the Fisher House Work Together to Impact 12,772 Military and their Families Nationwide

Fort Campbell, KY – August 21^st, 2012 - In 2011, Newman’s Own Foundation awarded the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) a $300,000 grant, facilitated by Fisher House, to serve military families thru 2012.

The grant provides family support for 12,772 Military Families nationwide during a two year period by offering relief with free programs, services and emergency support. The ASYMCA distributed program grants ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 to support programs at eight ASYMCA locations serving Marine and Army families.  12,772 Military and their families were impacted by the generous donation from Newman’s Own Foundation with program support from the Armed Services YMCA and Fisher House. 

 

A Case from the Fort Campbell ASYMCA of a Military Family Impacted by the Grant:

Fort Campbell ASYMCA, Kentucky

• We helped an E-3 with a family of 5 after his home was destroyed by fire.  We helped them with food, clothing, household items and personal hygiene items.  We also helped get their utilities connected at their new location.  Many of the household items for their house we were able to get from the ASYMCA Backdoor Boutique but we had to purchase some of them to include the food.

 

Free ASYMCA programs target junior enlisted and their families, who are typically younger and have more financial and emotional burdens without nearby family to assist.  As of June, 2012, the entire $300,000 grant has been expended to provide relief for thousands of military and their families. Direct support has included: emergency assistance, respite for medical issues, summer camp opportunities for low income families, diapers, groceries, car repairs, emergency housing, house fires, and support for travel and respite for families of the fallen and wounded warriors.

Armed Services YMCA CEO Mike Landers is thrilled with the impact that the Newman’s Own Foundation support continues to make for military families. “We thank our friends at Newman’s Own Foundation for their generous donation, as well as the Fisher House for facilitating the Newman’s Own Foundation award. We are proud to partner to make military life easier for military families through innovative programs that pay it forward and eliminate or mitigate problems before they become insurmountable.”

“Newman’s Own Foundation is proud to support the Armed Services YMCA,” said Robert Forrester, president of Newman’s Own Foundation. “During this period in our nation’s history, we feel it is especially important to support organizations that serve military personnel and their families, in a way which hopefully will draw the attention of others to step forward and express their gratitude to all who serve.”

The Armed Services YMCA was rated in the top 3% of charities nationwide by Charity Navigator in 2011.  The ASYMCA makes military life easier with free and low-cost programs for nearly 500,000 junior enlisted and their families each year at 33 branches and affiliates nationwide. Please visit www.asymca.org to learn more.

The Fisher House is a unique private-public partnership that supports America’s military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Please visit www.fisherhouse.org to learn more.

Newman’s Own Foundation turns all net royalties and profits from the sale of Newman’s Own products into charitable donations. To date, Paul Newman and Newman’s Own Foundation have given over $350 million to thousands of charities around the world. Please visit www.newmansownfoundation.org  to learn more.

For more information, please contact Brittany Catton at bcatton@asymca.org.

Camp Pendleton | Newman’s Own Foundation, the Armed Services YMCA and the Fisher House Work Together to Impact 12,772 Military and their Families Nationwide

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Contact:  George Brown, Executive Director, Camp Pendleton ASYMCA at 760-385-4921

 

Newman’s Own Foundation, the Armed Services YMCA and the Fisher House Work Together to Impact 12,772 Military and their Families Nationwide

 Oceanside, CA- August 21^st, 2012- In 2011, Newman’s Own Foundation awarded the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) a $300,000 grant, facilitated by Fisher House, to serve military families thru 2012.

The grant provides family support for 12,772 Military Families nationwide during a two year period by offering relief with free programs, services and emergency support. The ASYMCA distributed program grants ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 to support programs at eight ASYMCA locations serving Marine and Army families.  12,772 Military and their families were impacted by the generous donation from Newman’s Own Foundation with program support from the Armed Services YMCA and Fisher House.

A Case from Camp Pendleton ASYMCA of a Military Family Impacted by the Grant:

• A Marine family experienced a Quarters fire on base which destroyed everything, and also took the life of their youngest daughter in the fire. Funds were used to help purchase necessary to provide replacement furniture and to assist them in getting their home reestablished.                                                                                                    

Free ASYMCA programs target junior enlisted and their families, who are typically younger and have more financial and emotional burdens without nearby family to assist.  As of June, 2012, the entire $300,000 grant has been expended to provide relief for thousands of military and their families. Direct support has included: emergency assistance, respite for medical issues, summer camp opportunities for low income families, diapers, groceries, car repairs, emergency housing, house fires, and support for travel and respite for families of the fallen and wounded warriors.

Armed Services YMCA CEO Mike Landers is thrilled with the impact that the Newman’s Own Foundation support continues to make for military families. “We thank our friends at Newman’s Own Foundation for their generous donation, as well as the Fisher House for facilitating the Newman’s Own Foundation award. We are proud to partner to make military life easier for military families through innovative programs that pay it forward and eliminate or mitigate problems before they become insurmountable.”

“Newman’s Own Foundation is proud to support the Armed Services YMCA,” said Robert Forrester, president of Newman’s Own Foundation. “During this period in our nation’s history, we feel it is especially important to support organizations that serve military personnel and their families, in a way which hopefully will draw the attention of others to step forward and express their gratitude to all who serve.”

For the 6^th consecutive year, the Armed Services YMCA was rated in the top 3% of charities nationwide by Charity Navigator in 2011.  The ASYMCA makes military life easier with free and low-cost programs for nearly 500,000 junior enlisted and their families each year at 33 branches and affiliates nationwide. Please visit www.asymca.org to learn more.

The Fisher House is a unique private-public partnership that supports America’s military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Please visit www.fisherhouse.org to learn more.

Newman’s Own Foundation turns all net royalties and profits from the sale of Newman’s Own products into charitable donations. To date, Paul Newman and Newman’s Own Foundation have given over $350 million to thousands of charities around the world. Please visit www.newmansownfoundation.org  to learn more.

 

For more information, please contact Brittany Catton at bcatton@asymca.org.

Alaska | Newman’s Own Foundation, the Armed Services YMCA and the Fisher House Work Together to Impact 12,772 Military and their Families Nationwide

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Contact:

Mari Jo Imig, Executive Director, Alaska Armed Services YMCA, (907) 552-9622.

Newman’s Own Foundation, the Armed Services YMCA and the Fisher House Work Together to Impact 12,772 Military and their Families Nationwide

Anchorage, AK – August 21^st, 2012- In 2011, Newman’s Own Foundation awarded the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) a $300,000 grant, facilitated by Fisher House, to serve military families thru 2012.

The grant provides family support for 12,772 Military Families nationwide during a two year period by offering relief with free programs, services and emergency support. The ASYMCA distributed program grants ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 to support programs at eight ASYMCA locations serving Marine and Army families.  12,772 Military and their families were impacted by the generous donation from Newman’s Own Foundation with program support from the Armed Services YMCA and Fisher House. 

A Case from the Alaska ASYMCA of a Military Family Impacted by the Grant:

Fort Richardson and Fort Wainwright ASYMCA, Alaska.

• Financial assistance was given to support the widow of a soldier who was killed in action in Afghanistan. He was assigned to Fort Wainwright. The Army would pay for the wife to fly to Dover to claim her husband’s body, but they were not willing to send an attendant to help support her and the kids during this time of extreme grief and sadness. We paid for her to have a good friend to go with her and support the spouse in addition to helping with the children while they travelled to/from Dover. One of the son’s completed our ASYMCA Operation Hero program at his school in North Pole, Alaska.  The son went through the 10 weeks of Operation Hero, which was a great opportunity for him to bond with other military kids, and to have extra, positive adult interaction. At the completion of the 10 weeks, you could see the impact the class had in the smile that was across his face at graduation. His mother, our Operation Hero teacher, and his regular school teacher all commented on the positive strides he had made; academically, socially and behaviorally.

Free ASYMCA programs target junior enlisted and their families, who are typically younger and have more financial and emotional burdens without nearby family to assist.  As of June, 2012, the entire $300,000 grant has been expended to provide relief for thousands of military and their families. Direct support has included: emergency assistance, respite for medical issues, summer camp opportunities for low income families, diapers, groceries, car repairs, emergency housing, house fires, and support for travel and respite for families of the fallen and wounded warriors.

Armed Services YMCA CEO Mike Landers is thrilled with the impact that the Newman’s Own Foundation support continues to make for military families. “We thank our friends at Newman’s Own Foundation for their generous donation, as well as the Fisher House for facilitating the Newman’s Own Foundation award. We are proud to partner to make military life easier for military families through innovative programs that pay it forward and eliminate or mitigate problems before they become insurmountable.”

“Newman’s Own Foundation is proud to support the Armed Services YMCA,” said Robert Forrester, president of Newman’s Own Foundation. “During this period in our nation’s history, we feel it is especially important to support organizations that serve military personnel and their families, in a way which hopefully will draw the attention of others to step forward and express their gratitude to all who serve.”

For the 6^th consecutive year, the Armed Services YMCA was rated in the top 3% of charities nationwide by Charity Navigator in 2011.  The ASYMCA makes military life easier with free and low-cost programs for nearly 500,000 junior enlisted and their families each year at 33 branches and affiliates nationwide. Please visit www.asymca.org to learn more.

The Fisher House is a unique private-public partnership that supports America’s military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Please visit www.fisherhouse.org to learn more.

Newman’s Own Foundation turns all net royalties and profits from the sale of Newman’s Own products into charitable donations. To date, Paul Newman and Newman’s Own Foundation have given over $350 million to thousands of charities around the world. Please visit www.newmansownfoundation.org  to learn more.

For more information, please contact Brittany Catton at bcatton@asymca.org.