The Coast Guard Foundation- it’s how you can help

Posted on 3 November 2009 by Ryan Erickson | Comments

Last night throughout the several social media service I follow the same message kept coming about, and I’m glad I began to pay attention. Via my friends Mario Vittone and Peter Stinson I was reminded of the mission of our Coast Guard Foundation. Though I’ve always know of it I had honestly given very little thought to the prospect of giving to it. Don’t get me wrong we do the Mutual Assistance and CFC deal every year; but the Foundation? Who are these people and why do they need my money?

First, as most of you know it was less than a week ago that the Coast Guard lost seven of its shipmates to an aviation accident- two United States Marines were also lost. It’s times like this when the mind starts to wander and one begins to note that though they may not have known those that were lost that bond of being a Coastie compels you to want to help… is there anything I can do? There is.

The Coast Guard Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports projects that enhance the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families. In the case of our downed aircraft some of fallen Coasties had family they were supporting- and the Foundation is aiming to assist where able. From their website-

The Coast Guard Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Staff are deeply saddened by this tragedy and our hearts go out to the families of these crewmembers and all Coast Guard members stationed in California and throughout the world.

The Coast Guard Foundation’s Family Disaster Relief Fund provides emergency assistance to families that have lost a service member in the line of duty. It is our hope that we can provide support and comfort to these families- and others in the future- who are experiencing difficult life-altering events such as this.

With this I would like to invite you do what you can to assist with the fund. You can go directly to their donation page or visit the Coast Guard Foundation homepage for more info, and then you can follow the link on their page.

If you’re looking to do one good deed this week this should be that deed.