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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 […]

Our Military Kids Receives Support from Wounded Warrior Project to Fund 600 Additional Activity Grants

January 16, 2025

In its 20th year, Our Military Kids further enhances military family wellbeing by funding extracurricular activities for children of combat-injured Veterans with support from Wounded Warrior Project. OAKTON, Va., Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit in its 20th year of […]

Lids Foundation Reaches $1 Million in Total Donations to Our Military Kids

January 9, 2025

As Our Military Kids celebrates 20 years of military family support, the Lids Foundation crosses the $1 million donation mark to cumulatively fund 3,300 OMK activity grants. OAKTON, Va., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit in its 20th year of […]

Partnership Provides Military Families with Day of Fishing in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

April 4, 2022

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va.— The National Park Service (NPS), the National Park Trust, Our Military Kids, Trout Unlimited, and KBP Foods partnered this past weekend to bring twelve children of military […]

Navy Federal Credit Union Celebrates Military Children and Teens, Sponsors Our Military Kids Courageous Kids of 2021 Contest

March 8, 2022

VIENNA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Navy Federal Credit Union is celebrating April’s Month of the Military Child by sponsoring the “Our Military Kids Courageous Kids of 2021 Contest,” which honors the diverse strengths […]

Nominations Open for OMK Courageous Kids of 2021 Contest

February 28, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  1 March 2022  Contact: Michelle Criqui  mccriqui@ourmilitarykids.org Oakton, VA — During this April’s Month of the Military Child, the “Our Military Kids Courageous Kids of 2021 Contest” sponsored […]

Our Military Kids Expands Grant Eligibility To Connect More Kids To Community

July 27, 2021

Nonprofit extends additional activity grants for longer overseas deployments, stateside activations, and more. OAKTON, Va., July 23, 2021 — Effective immediately, Our Military Kids (OMK), a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, […]

PGA Tour Champion Brian Gay Donates $50,000 to Diamond Resorts International Foundation to Support Military Families

July 14, 2021

The Diamond Resorts International Foundation Supports Numerous Causes, Including Children’s Health, Military Families & COVID-19 Relief LAS VEGAS, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Diamond Resorts®, a global leader in the […]

Survey Reveals Our Military Kids Grants Significantly Improve Lives

July 13, 2021

Research shows extracurricular activities significantly improve sense of community, mental health, and academic success. OAKTON, Va., July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids (OMK), a national 501(c)(3), today revealed […]

Our Military Kids Accepting Nominations for Courageous Kids of 2020 Contest

March 1, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1 March 2021 Contact: Michelle Criqui mccriqui@ourmilitarykids.org In April, the Month of the Military Child, OMK honors the courage and sacrifices of military children during the COVID-19 […]

PLEXUS WORLDWIDE DONATES $20,000 TO OUR MILITARY KIDS

January 22, 2021

Scottsdale, AZ. (January 14, 2021) – During this time of giving, Plexus Worldwide (Plexus®), a leading direct-selling health and wellness company focused on health and happiness, donated a total of $100,000 to five non-profit […]

GOVX RAISES $5,700 FOR OUR MILITARY KIDS IN “PATCH OF THE MONTH” FUNDRAISER

January 22, 2021

JANUARY 14, 2021 SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) — A fundraising effort organized by GovX — the online shopping site exclusively for current and former military, first responders, and federal employees — has […]

OUR MILITARY KIDS AWARDS MORE THAN $733,000 DURING COVID-19 RESPONSE CAMPAIGN

November 11, 2020

McLean, VA (November 11, 2020) 一 On July 14, 2020, Our Military Kids launched its COVID-19 response campaign, HONOR120, in recognition of the additional stress on military children, uncertainty of […]

KBP FOODS KICKS OFF FALL COUPON BOOK CAMPAIGN

September 3, 2020

McLean, Virginia 一 Last week, KBP Foods’ Fall 2020 Charity Coupon Drive kicked off at 255 Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants across 15 U.S. states in support of Our Military Kids. […]

OMK EXPANDS ACTIVITY GRANTS TO SUPPORT COVID RESPONSE ACTIVATIONS AND MORE

July 23, 2020

McLean, Virginia — For the past 15 years, Our Military Kids has proudly funded more than 69,000 extracurricular activity grants totaling $28 million for the incredible children of our Nation’s […]