Some local children in Temecula ran a lemonade stand during Memorial Day and donated their funds to the Sugar Bear Foundation. We were so touched and could not help but think their actions resembled those of our hero and his desire to give back. What an awesome act of kindness!
Gunfighters Giving Back- May 24th
Thank you to these former Gunfighters for hosting an HMLA Happy Hour at the beautiful Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA. We are truly grateful and honored for their support of our work and mission. We had a great time catching up with friends and remembering all those we've lost.
If you are interested in hosting a fundraiser for us, please contact Admin@theSugarbearfoundation.org
Upcoming Women's Forum with the MCRD Family Forever Program
We are currently working on a women's forum with our partners from the MCRD Family Forever Program. The forum will assist Gold Star spouses and women in the military community dealing with transition. Additionally, we are working with the Family Forever Program to support Gold Star spouses with back to school shopping for their children with a new gift card program. More details to come...
Sugar Bear Foundation Meets Marine South
It was an honor for our Chairman to share Sugar Bear's story and our mission at Marine South. We truly appreciate the support from the expo and the opportunity to raise awareness for Gold Star families.
RF-LAMBDA Intership and STEM Program
Our friends at RF- LAMBDA will be moving into their new space early this summer and we will begin working with them on an internship and STEM program for Gold Star children. We are grateful for their support and commitment to the emotional and educational needs of Gold Star families.
Sugar Bear Foundation Speaks at the United Veterans Council
Thank you to our friends at the United Veterans Council for allowing us to share our work and mission at a recent meeting.
New River Joint Luncheon - May 2nd
Our Chairman had a wonderful time serving as the guest speaker at the 2018 New River Joint Spouses Luncheon. This is an amazing group of military spouses who are focused on giving back to the military community. Our Chairman was honored to spend time with them sharing Sugar Bear's story, her experiences as a Gold Star wife and the work we are doing to support military surviving spouses and children.
If you would like to have our Chairman speak at an event, click on the link for more information. http://www.thesugarbearfoundation.org/contact
Chairman to Speak at New River Joint Spouses Luncheon
Our Chairman will head back to North Carolina to serve as the guest speaker for the New River Joint Spouses Luncheon. Jennifer is available to speak at your organization's event to bring awareness about Gold Star, Survivor issues, or our heroes' story. Please click on the link for more details.
http://www.thesugarbearfoundation.org/contact/
Association of Defense Communities
Thank you to our friends from the Association of Defense Communities for recognizing our work. It was an honor to be one of the four organizations featured during their recent reception aboard the USS Midway with Mayor Kevin Faulconer.
Sugar Bear Foundation at the Marine Expo
It was an honor for our Chairman, Jennifer Carazo, to share Sugar Bear's story and our work at Marine West. It was a privilege for her to spend time with the Marines.