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A Daughter’s Philanthropic Gift Honors the Legacy of Her Father's Military Service

Legacy Society member, Linda McKinney, pledged a percentage of her estate and trust to the Gary Sinise Foundation in honor of her father.

Thank You for Contributing to Our #SewSomeGratitude Campaign

In response to the global face mask shortage in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Gary Sinise Foundation launched the #SewSomeGratitude campaign on April 27th, and the response from our community was overwhelming.

A Message from the Gary Sinise Foundation

At this watershed moment in our nation’s history, we believe it is a time to listen, to facilitate dialog, and to act to help create change. In the meantime, we remain focused on the Gary Sinise Foundation mission, “honoring and supporting our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need,” with the hope of building a tomorrow that is better than today.

Navy SEAL Uses Life Lessons Forged On The Football Field and Battlefield at the Gary Sinise Foundation

William "Billy" Wagasy dreamt of playing in the NFL. After graduating from Notre Dame, where he had played football under coach Lou Holtz, a mission of service was answered after 9/11.

Feeding Healthcare Workers and Serving Veterans With a Taste of France

La Chatelaine French Bakery and Bistro in Columbus, Ohio has a story to tell about honoring America's World War II veterans. It's the reason why they said "yes" to preparing 250 meals for nurses at the local VA when the Gary Sinise Foundation came calling.

Personal Protective Equipment Grant Ensures Health and Safety of Montgomery County, PA First Responders Combat COVID-19

In March, Second Alarmers Rescue Squad in Montgomery County, Pennslyvania, received a First Responder grant for the purchase of sanitation wipes and protective gowns. Combating the spread of COVID-19 has meant using a new playbook to deliver 24/7 emergency services.

Saluting Generations of Service Members During Military Appreciation Month

During National Military Appreciation Month, the Gary Sinise Foundation pays tribute to generations of soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and coastguardsmen, who have raised their right hands and taken a solemn oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

The Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance Honors the Lives of First Responders Lost on 9/11

May 18 marks the 12th anniversary of the dedication of the Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance, honoring the 417 first responders who died at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

Torn Apart by the Coronavirus, Newlyweds Called to Serve

Months after Connecticut Air National Guardsman, Michael Choothesa married his sweetheart, Jennifer Vollmer, the coronavirus tore them apart. Michael was furloughed as Jennifer enlisted to serve at hard-hit Greenwich Hospital. Yet another crisis loomed on the horizon.

Addressing The Mental Health Needs of America's Heroes

Mental Health Month is upon us and the Gary Sinise Foundation, like so many organizations nationwide, is doing its part in supporting the mental health needs of our nation's heroes and their loved ones.