Grants
Children of Fallen Heroes
The Children of Fallen Heroes Program was initiated in April of 2005. The brainchild of Chairman Wayne A. Reaud, the program awards laptop computers to the children and spouses of United States troops who give the ultimate sacrifice in the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. “This small help is for those who gave so much for us,” notes Chairman Reaud.
The Foundation reached out to and received
immediate assistance from Congressman Charles B.
Rangel of the 15th U.S. Congressional District of
New York to overcome initial obstacles, such as privacy
issues and a lack of established protocol in the
military for such awards. With the untiring support of Congressman Rangel,
the Foundation began direct dialog with all four branches of the military.
To be eligible for the program, a person must be the spouse or child of
an active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces who died in Iraq or
Afghanistan since September 11, 2001. Children must be 18 or younger and
must reside in the next of kin’s household. Next of kin includes children of
the current spouse, former spouse or stepchildren identified as dependents.
Some fallen heroes have eligible dependents in multiple households.
For additional information contact Pat Griffith at 866-546-2667.