As 2015 comes to a close, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots) reminisces on the top ten moments experienced throughout the year.  These attributes are what enables us to send military children who’ve lost a parent in the line of duty to college. 

Give the gift of good this holiday season by supporting the fifty-three family entertainment centers across the country that partnered together for the 2nd Annual Putt for the Fallen fundraiser. This month-long event assists Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots) in their goal to help children of fallen soldiers reach their dreams of a college education. 

Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation partnered with A Soldiers Child Foundation to help mutually fulfill our mission to ensure a future college education for Gold Star children who lost a parent in the line of duty. A Soldiers Child facilitates college scholarships up to $35,000 with the help of Fallen Patriots.

With 2015 drawing to a close, now is the time to think about how much to give this year, and to whom. The holiday season gets many of us in the mood, so what’s the best way to give to be sure you get the most satisfaction and the most value for the dollar?

Cracker Barrel is committed to assisting service members and veterans and has been a long-time supporter of military-focused programs, including Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots). Cracker Barrel Foundation made a $25,000 grant to Fallen Patriots, helping to bridge the gap in the cost of education for students who lost a parent in the line of duty.

Fossil made supporting Gold Star children their duty. Ten percent of Fossil watches sold at Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) locations benefited Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation leading up to November 11th. Fossil prides itself on its commitment to American vintage inspiration.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is a great place to have fun while eating some of the best bar-b-que in the country. Over Memorial Day Weekend, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que restaurants raised more than $22,000 for Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation

Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation’s partner ZZZ Bears is a family-owned company with giving back at the core of their mission. ZZZ Bears creator Justin Baum developed Sgt. Sleeptight, the world’s first bear created specifically to protect your child as he or she sleeps.

Stockings are an American Tradition during the holidays, but for some the holidays mean one less stocking hung. Gold Star military children will awake Christmas morning, without one of their beloved parents. Spinrite LP, North America’s largest craft yarn producer, partnered with Children of Fallen Patriots to make Christmas magic. Together we set out to create the World’s Biggest Knit/Crochet Stocking. 

If you love snagging online bargains during the holidays, consider shopping on AmazonSmile, an amazing way to increase your gift giving. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know, but 0.5% of your purchase is donated to the charitable organization of your choice. Thanks to our charity partnership with AmazonSmile, all donations to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots) will help provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.

Author Jenny La Sala has dedicated her life to veteran advocacy and spreading awareness about the physical and mental struggles soldiers face. She brings her cause to young readers and the children of military parents with the publication of her book, When Daddy Comes Home. A portion of her book sales benefit Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.

Get into the spirit of giving by supporting Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation’s (Fallen Patriots) partner Splash Car Wash. They celebrated Veterans Day by offering all American veterans and active-duty personnel a free car wash. Sixteen Splash locations participated along with more than 2,700 other carwashes in four countries.

As the holiday season approaches, many of us begin to strategize our gift purchasing for family and friends. The hunt for the elusive “wow” gift has us searching store after store. This holiday season we invite you to give a gift with a purpose by shopping at Vineyard Vines, who believe every holiday should feel this good.

The holiday season is approaching, and many are beginning to strategize gift purchasing for family and friends. The hunt for the elusive “wow” gift has people searching store after store. With 2015 drawing to a close, now is the time to think about how much to give this year, and to whom.

Believing in Santa takes a bit more convincing now for 21st century children, the generation of technology. Digital tools are gaining popularity, as parents try to persuade their kid that there is a Santa Claus. Santa has mastered technology, with the help of Rudolph and the elves working at TextSanta.

Shelly Hall, a Gold Star wife, lost her husband, Kelly, just a few months after being stationed in Germany for his job in the Army. He was killed in a training flight accident. Instantly, Shelly became a single mom to five children ages six and younger.