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Pritzker Military Foundation Provides $20,000 Gift for Military Children’s Extracurricular Programs

May 1, 2026

April 30, 2026 The Pritzker Military Foundation, founded by Lieutenant Colonel Jennifer N. Pritzker (Retired), has announced a $20,000 donation to Our Military Kids, along with a matching challenge grant of up to $20,000 available through December 31, 2026. This funding […]

6th Annual Our Military Kids Courageous Kids Contest Winners

April 14, 2026

Our Military Kids Announces 6th Annual Courageous Kids Contest Winners National nonprofit Our Military Kids announced their 6th Annual Courageous Kids Contest winners on Purple Up Day, which honors the resilience and sacrifice of military children during the Month of […]

Our Military Kids® Funds Over 800 Activities for Military Children with Support from the USAA Foundation

January 8, 2026

Activity awards help military families maintain stability and connection during deployments and combat-injury care. OAKTON, Va., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – With support from the USAA Foundation, Our Military Kids® funded over 800 additional activities for military children and teens across the country […]

Our Military Kids® Celebrates 100,000th Activity Award

November 6, 2025

National nonprofit marks a major milestone – funding 100,000 activities worth $36 million for sports, fine and performing arts, camps, STEM enrichment, and more. OAKTON, Va., Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids®, a national nonprofit providing activity funding for eligible military […]

Our Military Kids® Announces 5-Year Strategic Plan

November 6, 2025

National nonprofit looks to the future with refreshed mission, vision, and more. OAKTON, Va., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With gratitude and excitement, national nonprofit Our Military Kids®, which provides activity funding for eligible military children and teens, is announcing its 2026-2020 Strategic […]

Military Kid Turned CEO: Paying It Forward with Purpose

August 22, 2025

An Interview with Tom Ripley, Partner at Ames Watson, Chairman & CEO at LIDS Sports Group by Kara C. Dallman, Executive Director, Our Military Kids At Our Military Kids, we know military children grow up facing unique challenges that often […]

Our Military Kids® Funds Sports for Son of Army Veteran with Service-Connected Cancer

June 26, 2025

National nonprofit covers extracurriculars for children of Veterans with presumptive conditions covered by the PACT Act, with support from DAV Charitable Service Trust (DAV CST). OAKTON, Va., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Joaquin is a 16-year-old student athlete whose father, a […]

Stewardship, Service, and Spectacle: Our Military Kids at Boston Harbor Islands

June 21, 2025

By: National Park Trust This summer, military families supported by Our Military Kids set sail for a day of conservation, connection, and discovery at Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. After a warm welcome and receiving their park passes, families […]

Our Military Kids® Presents 5th Annual Courageous Kids Contest Winners

April 15, 2025

In celebration of the Month of the Military Child, 14 military children are awarded as leaders in their communities, families, schools, and activities. OAKTON, Va., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity awards to military children […]

A Day of Adventure and Discovery at Saguaro National Park with Military Families

March 1, 2025

By: National Park Trust In March 2025, military families experienced a day of discovery and adventure at Saguaro National Park, thanks to the partnership between the National Park Trust, the National Park Service (NPS), and Our Military Kids. This ongoing […]

Sinaiyah’s Story: First Military Kids Workout at the White House

May 30, 2023

Submitted by: Sinaiyah Emami, OMK Grant Recipient Your heart beats fast and you close your eyes straining to push yourself further. All around you, you hear, “You got it!!” “Keep […]

Military Families Have a Fin-tastic Day of Fishing at Assateague Island National Seashore

May 13, 2023

By National Park Trust On Saturday, May 13th, 2023, as the sun broke through the clouds on a mild spring morning over the shoreline of Eastern Maryland, military kids and […]

Taylor Montgomery donates $75,000 to Our Military Kids through RSM Birdies Fore Love

May 10, 2023

2022-23 RSM Birdies Fore Love competition winner Taylor Montgomery donated $75,000 to Our Military Kids. For Kara Dallman, supporting military members and their families has been a life-long passion and […]

Our Military Kids® Presents 2023 Courageous Kids Contest Winners

April 27, 2023

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 […]

Nominations Open for Our Military Kids® Courageous Kids Contest

March 15, 2023

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, […]

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

March 15, 2023

Our Military Kids supports children of deployed service members in the National Guard, Reserve, or those with post-9/11 combat injuries TYSONS, Va., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 […]

Our Military Kids® to Provide Scholarships for Children of New York Area Military To Attend CAMP BROADWAY® July 10-14, 2023

February 14, 2023

(New York, NY., February 14, 2023) The Broadway Education Alliance, Inc. is proud to announce an alliance with Our Military Kids® (OMK) to make Broadway shows and experiences more accessible to U.S. military families […]

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

February 7, 2023

Children of combat-injured Veterans with illnesses related to burn pit toxic exposure are now eligible to receive Our Military Kids activity grants. OAKTON, Va., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids® (OMK), a […]

2022 TNS Charity Golf Tournament Funds 160 Our Military Kids Scholarships

November 22, 2022

OMK Scholarships Cover Extracurricular Activity Costs for Military Children and Teens ALDIE, Va., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity scholarships to military children and teens, […]

2022 Fisher Service Award for Military Community Service Recipients Announced

October 26, 2022

$250,000 Awarded to Military Non-Profits Improving Quality of Life WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Fisher House Foundation and Military Times have awarded grants totaling $250,000 to five non-profit organizations supporting military service members and […]

Military Families From the Twin Cities Spend a Day Fishing on the Mississippi River

September 20, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2022 Washington, D.C. [September 20, 2022] – The National Park Trust, National Park Service (NPS), Our Military Kids, and Trout Unlimited partnered this past weekend to bring […]

Military Families From the Denver Metro Area Experience Fly Fishing at Rocky Mountain National Park

September 15, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2022 Washington, D.C. [September 15, 2022] – The National Park Trust, National Park Service (NPS), Our Military Kids, Trout Unlimited, and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy partnered recently […]