Thankfully, people have become more aware and appreciative of all that our military service men and women do for our country. However, unless you are connected to a military family, it is still difficult to fully appreciate all the sacrifices family members make when loved ones are deployed or wounded. The kids of military personnel are often the hardest hit.
Fortunately, there is an organization that keeps these kids top of mind: Our Military Kids. This group raises money to provide grants for sports, arts, and tutoring programs for children of deployed and severely injured service men and women in the National Guard and Military Reserve. The organization has been able support every grant request that has come in. That’s great news for kids like Joseph and Ian who got to continue their karate lessons while their dad is in Iraq. Or, Logan who is able to continue his training to become a master falconer while his father is serving in Kuwait. Take a moment to visit Our Military Kids’ website with your kids, and consider lending your support. Read some of their newsletters together to learn about how helping these kids pursue their interests is powerful stuff in helping them get through the tough times.
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