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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 […]

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 […]

OUR MILITARY KIDS ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KARA DALLMAN

July 14, 2020

McLean, Virginia 一 Our Military Kids is proud to announce that Kara Dallman, a U.S. Navy Veteran and experienced nonprofit professional, has been appointed as the organization’s Executive Director. Dallman, […]

Our Military Kids Opens Applications for Online Enrichment Activities

March 26, 2020

McLean, Virginia – In response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, Our Military Kids is committed to the continued support of military families. In order to best serve this […]

Our Military Kids Named ‘One of the Best’ Nonprofits by the Catalogue for Philanthropy

June 6, 2019

McLean, Virginia – The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington has selected Our Military Kids to be part of the Class of 2019-20. Inclusion in the Catalogue is determined by a […]

Our Military Kids Honored at PenFed Foundation Night of Heroes Gala

May 17, 2019

McLean, Virginia – Two college bound kids who received grants from Our Military Kids were honored last night by the PenFed Foundation during its 15th Annual Night of Heroes Gala […]

American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Supports Our Military Kids

April 18, 2019

A grant from the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation (ALCWF) will allow Our Military Kids to produce the materials they send to military kids, as well as publications, videos and […]

KFC Stores to Raise Money for Our Military Kids

February 25, 2019

McLean, Virginia – The largest KFC franchise in the United States kicks off its coupon drive today at close to 300 KFC restaurants in the U.S. to support Our Military […]

Our Military Kids Receives Fourth Consecutive Top Rating by Charity Navigator

February 6, 2019

McLean, Virginia – The nation’s leading charity evaluator has given its highest 4-star rating to Our Military Kids for the fourth consecutive year, and for the seventh time in the […]

Show Some Love for Our Military Kids, CFC #12357

September 25, 2018

  McLean, Virginia – Federal employees can support Our Military Kids during the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Region, running now until January 11, 2019. Current and retired […]

Spike in Deployments, Stress on Military Kids Increase Demand on Military Nonprofit

June 4, 2018

McLean, Virginia – Increased deployments by the National Guard have led to a 45% surge in requests for help from a national nonprofit that pays for kids’ extracurricular activities while […]

OMK Board of Directors Elects New Members

May 16, 2018

McLean, Virginia – A national nonprofit that supports military children has elected two new members to its Board of Directors, as well as a new Chairman, as the group heads […]