Thank you to Visit Oceanside, Marine Military Expos, and the Marine Corps League for their support with the Semper Fi Mixer. We had a wonderful time hosting and look forward to another wonderful event next year.
College Information Workshop
Today we joined our partners from the MCRD Command Museum's Family Forever program to host our first College Information Workshop for Gold Star spouses and teens. A big thank you to our scholarship sponsor, RF-LAMBDA, our friends from Hawk Educational Solutions, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and USD. We look forward to hosting our next workshop for local families as well as online. For more information contact Admin@thesugarbearfoundation.org.
2020 Gold Star Teen and Collegiate Summer Internship Application
RF-Lambda is sponsoring Summer Internships for juniors, seniors and college students interested in pursuing a career in a STEM, business or marketing field. The internship will begin at the end of June and run for six weeks. Student applicants must have lost a parent while on active duty, such as in the case of illness, accident, suicide, or KIA. Students must be from San Diego or Orange County (may attend college out of state).
The application is due Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Please direct any questions and/or submit the application and letters of reference to Admin@theSugarBearFoundation.org. Dates will be announced with the selection of interns.
CLICK HERE to Download the RF-Lambda Summer Internship Application
Amazing RF-LAMBDA Open House!
Thank you to our wonderful scholarship sponsor, RF-LAMBDA for their support and Holiday Open House. We all had a great afternoon and enjoyed spending time with surviving families. Thanks to their generosity, we will have another educational opportunity to share in a few weeks and an upcoming college seminar with our Family Forever partner on Sunday, February 23rd.
Giving Tuesday
A dog unites a PTSD survivor with a special military family
In June, our Chairman learned about the power of social media when she had the opportunity to meet a very special Marine and service dog. We look forward to working with Judy, Griff, Cori, and Richochet on some special events for Gold Star families.
Back to School Gift Cards with Family Forever Program
In August we joined our partner from the Family Forever program in providing Gold Star spouses gift cards for their children's back to school shopping needs. We would not be able to provide such opportunities without the financial support we receive.
THANK YOU for your generous support!
Thank You to Sarah Davis & the Family Forever Program
Last week we joined our partner from the Family Forever program in hosting a special workshop by Sarah Davis for Gold Star families. These seminars are an invaluable experience for those dealing with the loss of their service member.
THANK YOU for these wonderful workshops!
Congratulations to Faith Ann Brookshire!
Faith has been selected to serve as an intern with our scholarship partner, RF- LAMBDA. This amazing Gold Star teen is a rising senior and involved in several activities such as tennis, orchestra, robotics, and coaching children’s chess teams. We are excited to assist her with her educational endeavors.
Successful STEM Event with RF-LAMBDA & Gold Star Kids
Thank you to our scholarship partner, RF-LAMBDA for hosting this amazing STEM event for Gold Star children. We are grateful for your support, belief in our mission and commitment to educational opportunities for Gold Star families. Information coming soon regarding the 2nd Annual RF-LAMBDA Open House!
