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Our Military Kids® Presents Courageous Kids Contest Winners

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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OAKTON, Va., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Military Kids®, a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity grants to military children and teens, honors 12 extraordinary winners of its fourth annual Courageous Kids Contest during April's Month of the Military Child.

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  • OAKTON, Va., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Military Kids® , a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity grants to military children and teens, honors 12 extraordinary winners of its fourth annual Courageous Kids Contest during April's Month of the Military Child.
  • Our Military Kids®, a national nonprofit, honors 12 Courageous Kids Contest winners for the Month of the Military Child.
  • This year's Courageous Kids Contest was made possible thanks to Presenting Sponsors Fisher House Foundation and Navy Federal Credit Union.
  • All 12 winners will each receive a $300 cash stipend, award certificate, and have their story shared on OMK's digital platforms.

Nominations Open for Our Military Kids® Courageous Kids Contest

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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OAKTON, Va., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit in its 20th year of providing extracurricular activity grants to military children, opens nominations for its fourth annual Courageous Kids Contest to recognize up to 13 extraordinary military children and teens from across the country.

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  • Through March 10, 2024, nominate an extraordinary military child or teen in your community for the fourth annual Our Military Kids Courageous Kids Contest.
  • OAKTON, Va., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit in its 20th year of providing extracurricular activity grants to military children, opens nominations for its fourth annual Courageous Kids Contest to recognize up to 13 extraordinary military children and teens from across the country.
  • Our Military Kids is now accepting nominations for the fourth annual Courageous Kids Contest through March 10, 2024.
  • "We are thrilled to amplify even more incredible military kid voices during our fourth annual Courageous Kids Contest," said Kara Dallman, OMK Executive Director and U.S. Navy Veteran.

Our Military Kids Eligibility Criteria Expands to Launch 20th Anniversary Year

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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OAKTON, Va., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing activity scholarships to military children and teens, has expanded its program eligibility criteria this week to include 1-and 2-year-olds in both the Deployed and Combat Injured Programs.

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  • OAKTON, Va., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing activity scholarships to military children and teens, has expanded its program eligibility criteria this week to include 1-and 2-year-olds in both the Deployed and Combat Injured Programs .
  • Our Military Kids® has expanded its eligibility criteria to provide activity scholarships to 1-and 2-year-olds.
  • Now entering its 20th year of support for military families, Our Military Kids has awarded more than 88,000 enrichment activity scholarships to children of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, and post-9/11 Veterans in treatment for combat-related wounds, illnesses, or injuries.
  • Broadening eligibility criteria to include 1-and 2-year-olds extends this life-changing support, ensuring even more military children have the chance to stay active, relieve stress, and connect to their communities.

Lids Foundation Celebrates 10-Year Our Military Kids® Partnership By Funding 200 Additional Scholarships

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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OAKTON, Va., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Military Kids® (OMK),  a national nonprofit, has partnered with the Lids Foundation  since 2013 to provide more than 2,700 extracurricular activity scholarships to the children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, and combat Veterans in treatment for wounds, illnesses, or injuries.

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  • "Providing our communities and children with the resources to enhance their lives is one of the primary goals of the Lids Foundation," said Tom Ripley, co-founder and partner at Ames Watson.
  • The Lids Foundation's recent investment of $60,000 will fund 200 additional OMK activity scholarships, keeping military kids active and connected to community during a difficult time.
  • "We are so grateful for a decade of support from the Lids Foundation," said Kara Dallman, OMK Executive Director and retired U.S. Navy Veteran.
  • Thanks to the Lids Foundation's partnership, OMK has never turned away eligible military children from pursuing their favorite activities.

Survey Affirms 'Our Military Kids' Grants Enhance and Improve Lives

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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OAKTON, Va., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity scholarships to military children and teens, today revealed research results that identify the significant and positive impact of extracurricular activities on military children and teens whose parent(s) are either deployed with the National Guard, deployed with the Reserve, or undergoing treatment for post-9/11, combat-related injuries.

Key Points: 
  • Results show OMK-funded extracurricular activities significantly improve mental health, sense of community, academic success, and more for military children and teens.
  • National nonprofit Our Military Kids® reveals survey results that affirm activity grants significantly improve lives.
  • Without Our Military Kids, our boys wouldn't experience the joy of being children and experience a robotics class, Taekwondo, and multi-sports programs.
  • Learn more and see the full survey report at: ourmilitarykids.org/survey

Our Military Kids® Presents 2023 Courageous Kids Contest Winners

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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OAKTON, Va., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity grants to military children and teens, is honoring thirteen extraordinary Courageous Kids Contest winners in honor of the Month of the Military Child.

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  • In honor of April's Month of the Military Child, Our Military Kids is celebrating this year's Courageous Kids Contest winners.
  • OAKTON, Va., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity grants to military children and teens, is honoring thirteen extraordinary Courageous Kids Contest winners in honor of the Month of the Military Child.
  • Our Military Kids announces thirteen Courageous Kids Contest winners in honor of the Month of the Military Child.
  • "We are thrilled to have received 500 nominations for extraordinary military kids during OMK's third annual Courageous Kids Contest," said Kara Dallman, OMK Executive Director and Navy Veteran.

PenFed Foundation Provides $50,000 Grant to Our Military Kids to Increase Access to Extracurricular Activities

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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TYSONS, Va., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, furthered its support of military families with a $50,000 grant to Our Military Kids, a charitable organization that provides activity grants to military children who have a parent that is either deployed with the National Guard or Reserve, or is a post-9/11 combat-injured service member. These families face unique stressors with limited support networks because they are often located in areas far from military bases and without access to other support resources.

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  • These families face unique stressors with limited support networks because they are often located in areas far from military bases and without access to other support resources.
  • "We're so proud to be able to give the gift of extracurricular activities to deserving military children."
  • Research shows that more than two-thirds of military children of a deployed or severely injured parent experience at least one sign of psychological stress.
  • "The PenFed Foundation's generosity helped us provide several hundred grants to military kids and teens who were empowered to choose an extracurricular activity that brought them joy during a stressful time."

Nominations Open for Our Military Kids® Courageous Kids Contest

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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OAKTON, Va., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity grants to military children, is opening nominations for its third annual Courageous Kids Contest to honor up to 13 extraordinary military children across the country for their resilience, courage, and strength.

Key Points: 
  • Through March 24, nominate an extraordinary military child or teen in your community for the Our Military Kids Courageous Kids Contest in honor of the Month of the Military Child.
  • OAKTON, Va., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity grants to military children, is opening nominations for its third annual Courageous Kids Contest to honor up to 13 extraordinary military children across the country for their resilience, courage, and strength.
  • Through March 24, nominate a military child or teen for Our Military Kids' Courageous Kids Contest to win $300!
  • "We are thrilled to amplify even more incredible stories of military kid courage, resilience, and strength during our third annual Courageous Kids Contest ," said Kara Dallman, OMK Executive Director and U.S. Navy Veteran.

Our Military Kids Expands Grant Program to Include PACT Act Presumptive Conditions

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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OAKTON, Va., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity scholarships to military children and teens, has expanded its eligibility criteria to include children of post-9/11, combat-injured Veterans with a VA individual disability rating of 30% or higher who are receiving treatment for a presumptive condition outlined in the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.

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  • Children of combat-injured Veterans with illnesses related to burn pit toxic exposure are now eligible to receive Our Military Kids activity grants.
  • Children of Veterans with PACT Act presumptive conditions are now eligible to receive Our Military Kids activity grants.
  • "The PACT Act is crucial for our Veteran community to seek the healthcare they need as a result of service to our country," said Kara Dallman, OMK Executive Director and U.S. Navy Veteran.
  • Faith, 12, is using her OMK grant to cover swim team fees, keeping her active and connected to friends and mentors.

2022 TNS Charity Golf Tournament Funds 160 Our Military Kids Scholarships

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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ALDIE, Va., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity scholarships to military children and teens, received $50,000 from the 2022 Transaction Network Services (TNS) Charity Golf Tournament.

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  • ALDIE, Va., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Military Kids (OMK), a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity scholarships to military children and teens, received $50,000 from the 2022 Transaction Network Services (TNS) Charity Golf Tournament.
  • The tournament funded at least 160 Our Military Kids extracurricular activity scholarships for children and teens.
  • Since 2012, the TNS Charity Golf Tournament has funded about 880 OMK activity scholarships worth $266,000 for military children and teens across the country.
  • "TNS enjoyed hosting our 19th charity golf tournament," said TNS Chief Executive Officer, Mike Keegan.