Congratulations to Trynity Scott- RF-LAMBDA Memorial Scholarship Recipient in Honor of Lieutenant Colonel Mario "Sugar Bear" Carazo

Trynity is currently in her second year at Barret, The Honors College at Arizona State University, majoring in marketing. She says she has always loved art and hopes to one day own her own international marketing firm. She is also involved in community service projects such as running blood drives for the Red Cross and volunteering at her local food pantry. She also enjoys playing volleyball. Trynity's father was KIA while serving in Iraq.

In her words, "The impact of this scholarship has allowed me to strive for my goals and strive to live up to the legacy my father died to create."

We know your father is very proud of you and all of your hard work. Congratulations!

San Diego/Virtual College Planning Workshop

For our San Diego Gold Star and Surviving spouses/teens who are looking to attend college, you won't want to miss this workshop! Come learn about the process, educational benefits, and resources available to your family. Not in San Diego? Not a problem! Join us virtually!

Lunch will be provided to our San Diego families.

To Register - Please contact or complete the Registry if not already on file and provide supporting documents to Admin@thesugarbearfoundation.org.

August Veteran's Coffee for our North Carolina Families

Although the September meeting will be dedicated to Gold Star families, Sugar Bear will have a representative at the August meeting. For those spouses who would like to join us at the August meeting and connect please RSVP at Admin@thesugarbearfoundation.org. Questions may also be directed to this address too. We hope to see you there.

Richard Childress Racing Banquet Hall - 425 Industrial Dr. Welcome/Lexington NC

Welcome Erica Brophy to Our Team!

We are thrilled to welcome Survivor Advocate, Erica Brophy to our team. Erica, is a Gold Star Wife, Certified Personal Finance Counselor, and the creator of the Gold Star Family Resources website to help centralize resources for Gold Star Families. Formerly the Director of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society onboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Erica is honored to continue sharing her expertise and passion for connecting our spouses with financial counseling and the resources available to them. Spouses will now have the opportunity to work with Erica when they apply for a financial grant (Financial Assitance and Employment Program) or by simply setting up an appointment to review personal resources that meet their individual family’s profile.