Massachusetts Tax Check-Off 32E Supports Guard, Reservists, & Fallen Heroes BOSTON – With a new YouTube video and posters available in town halls across the Commonwealth, the Military Friends Foundation has launched a multimedia “Take 5, Give $5” initiative during the 2012 tax preparation season to bring awareness to the needs of local military families. […]
Reading – Excitement & emotions will run high as family and friends gather to honor the Massachusetts Army National Guard’s 26th Yankee Brigade, returning home after a year-long tour in Afghanistan. Military Friends Foundation, a non-profit organization proudly serving Massachusetts National Guard, Reserve and Families of the Fallen, will be on hand to support the families […]
BOSTON – Military Friends Foundation, a non-profit organization proudly serving Massachusetts National Guard, Reserve and Families of the Fallen for nearly a decade, is now accepting applications from high school seniors and college freshmen that are Massachusetts residents and have a parent, step-parent or guardian activated overseas in the Massachusetts National Guard or Reserve since […]
MILFORD – The Military Friends Foundation is pleased to announce that Thanks to Yanks has been awarded a Military Friends Partners-In-Service Grant to support their Annual “Thanks to Yanks” Children’s Magic Show. This show will take place on Sunday, January 29th at The Stacy Middle School Auditorium in Milford. “We applaud Thanks to Yanks and the Shain’s for recognizing those […]
AGAWAM – On Saturday, December 17th, Gold Star Families and the Military Friend Foundation will join together to host the “First Annual Military Smiles Holiday Toy Giveaway” for local military families, Gold Star & Surviving Families, and veterans of all eras. The event will take place at the Agawam Senior Center, 954 Main Street, in […]
FALL RIVER – On Saturday, December 3rd, Gold Star Families and the Military Friend Foundation will join together to host the “First Annual Military Smiles Holiday Toy Giveaway” for local military families, Gold Star & Surviving Families, and veterans of all eras. The event will take place at the Dwelly Street Armory in Fall River from 10am-1pm. Please see the flyer […]
BOSTON – The Military Friends Foundation, a non-profit proudly serving Massachusetts National Guard, Reserve and Families of the Fallen, is helping bring home a group of local Guardsmen just in time for Thanksgiving. These soldiers, who all sustained injuries during their service, belong to the Massachusetts National Guard’s 101st Field Artillery, Battery E out of […]
Wilmington – The Norwich University Alumni Association is joining with the Military Friends Foundation, a local non-profit serving military families and families of fallen service members, this holiday season to give back to local military children through a toy drive that will kick-off on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 1:00pm-3:00pm at Focaccia’s Restaurant in Wilmington. Norwich Alumni and members of the public are encouraged support military families by dropping off an unwrapped toy or making a donation at www.militaryfriends.org.
In July my Dad died, and I flew home from Afghanistan to arrange his funeral. Upon my return I realized that my disabled brother had nowhere to go. So after discussing my options with my chain of command, it was decided that staying home would be best for everyone. Unfortunately, I came home to a […]
BOSTON – This week the Military Friends Foundation received recognition by United States Senator Scott Brown for its work to support Massachusetts military families and the families of fallen service members. Senator Brown said the Foundation plays “an important role for military families” and urged Military Friends to continue to grow its mission.