Not Just A Sign Of The Summer

I’m sure all you FLiPs are gearing up for Memorial Day weekend – barbecues, beaches, and that great day off.  But we’re a socially-minded bunch, and would be remiss not to highlight the true spirit of Memorial Day.  It’s a good time to call attention to the many nonprofit organizations that do good work to support active troops, troops killed in the line of duty, veterans, and their respective families. 

America Supports You is a national program launched by the Department of Defense.  According to its website, the program “recognizes citizens’ support for our military men and women and communicates that support to members of our Armed Forces at home and abroad.”  The website, www.americasupportsyou.mil, lists more than 150 nonprofits dedicated to assisting troops and their families, in all sorts of ways.

One such nonprofit generating attention of late is the Children of the Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund, whose beneficiaries are children and spouses of Iraq and Afghanistan service members who have either died or sustained serious disabilities during their tour.  The Fund provides college grants, and financial assistance including housing, utilities, food, and clothing.  To learn more about the Fund, visit www.cfsrf.org.