For Freedom.
For families.
for the fallen.
For Freedom.
For families.
for the fallen.
Military Friends Foundation provides critical support for Massachusetts Warriors and their Families. We invite you to join the mission and honor the gallant few who have sacrificed so much for so many.
IN THE NEWS
Executive Director Sarah Sweeney Recognized By Marine Corps League
FEBRUARY 2026 | SWAMPSCOTT, MA – Executive Director Sarah Sweeney was recognized today at the...
Cummings Invests $51,000 in Local Nonprofits
JANUARY 2026 | SWAMPSCOTT, MA – The Military Friends Foundation was selected as a recipient of...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Honors Gold Star Families at Annual Tree Lighting; Launches Gold Star Family Resource Toolkit
DECEMBER 2025 | BOSTON, MA – Military Friends Foundation helped convene and support Massachusetts’...
EVENTS
4.19.26 | 2026 Tough Ruck Marathon & Finish Line Viewing | Concord
WHAT: Tough Ruck Marathon Tough Ruck Nation is group of military, first responders and civilians whose sole purpose is to Ruck in honor and in memory of our Fallen Service Members, Police, Firefighters and EMTs, while raising funds to support our warriors and families...
4.1.26 | Hero Meals Monthly Food Market for Military & Veteran Families | Swampscott
WHAT: Hero Meals Monthly Food Market We invite all members of our incredible military community to attend the Hero Meals Monthly Food Market. This monthly event is our simple but sincere way of saying “Thank You” for the immense sacrifices you and your families make...
3.15.26 | MA Gold Star Families Trolley At St. Patrick’s Day Parade | South Boston
WHAT: Massachusetts Gold Star Families will ride together in a trolley during the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day Parade to create a powerful, visible moment of remembrance and gratitude for the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice and for the...
Warrior Support
STRENGTH
Building Capabilites and Reducing Stressors
RESILIENCE
Addressing Tragedy
& Aiding Recovery
HEALTH
Enhancing Health
& Mental Fitness
EDUCATION
Providing Scholarships & Development Opportunities
COMMUNITY
Empowering Connections & Preserving Legacy
CONTACT US:
Info@militaryfriends.org
Tel: 1-84-HELP-VETS
212 Humphrey Street
Swampscott, MA 01907
WE ARE HERE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Military Friends Foundation offers direct grant programs and wellness and resiliency through community empowerment events in support our Warrior Families. We invite you to join our community of supporters and volunteers and help us continue our critical mission of Assisting Warriors, Empowering Military Families and Honoring Our Fallen Military and First Responders.
MILITARY FRIENDS FOUNDATION
Military Friends Foundation is run by military spouses and current and former military members who first-hand understand the needs of military families.
Military Friends Foundation is a recognized 501c3 tax-deductible charitable organization. Military Friends Foundation is the doing business as name for Friends of the National Guard and Reserve Families Incorporated (FEIN – 37-1462599). Military Friends Foundation is the official charity of Tough Ruck Nation