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Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund

The mission of the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund is two-fold. First, it helps offset the high cost of a college education for the sons and daughters of American heroes. Second, it is a reminder to the recipient that their parents’ sacrifice will never be forgotten by a grateful nation. The generosity of patriotic Americans has made it possible for the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund to award more than $1 million each year in college scholarships. Scholarships are awarded to the dependent sons or daughters of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine who has been killed in action or in a training accident. For full eligibility information, or to apply, visit www.fascholarship.com.

Children of the Fallen San Juan River Expedition

No Barriers Youth, part of the larger nonprofit organization No Barriers USA, is partnering with the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation to invite the children of fallen service members to, "carry on the legacy of their loved ones as they experience the transformative power of rafting down the San Juan River." The organization believes that, "[t]his challenging and empowering expedition will provide opportunities to unite adversities and embrace vulnerability to live a 'No Barriers Life.'"

For those who wish to participate in this program, students must fill out an *application and submit it for selection/approval. The early application deadline is March 11, 2016, and the late application deadline is two weeks later, on March 25. (*Two references from educators are required as part of the final application.)

This program will take place July 21-29, 2016 on the San Juan River, a tributary of the Colorado River, in northern Arizona. To participate in this program, applicants must be between 14 and 18 years of age and a total of twenty students will be selected to participate. Furthermore, thanks to generous scholarship support, this program will be free of charge for those who are chosen to participate (scholarships are reserved for those who have not participated in this program in the past).

www.nobarriersusa.org

TAPS

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc., is a one of a kind non-profit Veteran Service Organization offering hope, healing, comfort and care to thousands of American armed forces families facing the death of a loved one each year. TAPS receives absolutely no government funding, but through the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, all families faced with a death of one serving in the Armed Forces receive information about TAPS and our military survivor programs.

Fallen Heroes Project

Portraits of our fallen heroes: Our mission is to honor the American Fallen Heroes for their ultimate sacrifice during the war against terrorism. The foundation will provide the resources to produce and distribute to each family a hand-drawn portrait of their Fallen Hero, created by artist Michael G. Reagan, free of charge. Each portrait is intended to show our Love and Respect for these Heroes and their families.

Collier House

Collier House opened its doors on July 8, 2011 to commemorate the 7th anniversary of the death of U.S. Army SPC. Collier Barcus. Collier House is providing free, short-term lodging for:

• Families of young adults in recovery
• Gold Star families of military personnel killed in action during The War on Terrorism
• The family and friends of collier Barcus