Programs
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Military Friends “Adopt A Unit”Every year the Military Friends Foundation will adopt a National Guard or Reserve Unit based in Massachusetts. |
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A Hero’s Salute for Massachusetts Gold Star FamiliesMilitary Friends Hero’s Salute Program is designed to offer direct financial of $1,000+ to Massachusetts Gold Star & Surviving Families in the days immediately following the combat-related death of a loved one from Massachusetts. This program also offers community support and ongoing assistance to families of the Fallen. |
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Needs-Based Grant for Massachusetts National Guard Members and ReservistsThe Military Friends Foundation offers need-based grants (up to $1000 per year) to support families who face pay-differentials as part of the Massachusetts Military Family Relief Fund. |
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Patriot Scholar$1,000 Scholarships for graduating seniors or college freshmen who have had a parent/guardian deployed overseas in the National Guard or Reserve since September 11, 2001. |
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Massachusetts CARES! GrantA pilot program designed to recognize families of deployed National Guard and Reservists. $200 grants will be provided to qualfied E-7s and below who, like so many, face financial challenges during a deployment. |
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Operation Santa MassachusettsThe Ahern Family Charitable Foundation have created a partnership with the Military Friends Foundation to establish “Operation Santa-Massachusetts”, a program that supports children of Fallen Heroes and children of deployed National Guard Members and Reservists. |
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