The Coast Guard Foundation has announced the launch of a new logo and brand to better reflect the organization’s mission and future vision. The new look is on display across Coast Guard Foundation digital properties and will be featured at events throughout the year. “Our brand reflects our strong commitment to support the Coast Guard,” said Susan Ludwig, president of ...
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Coast Guard Foundation adds new trustees
The Coast Guard Foundation has announced that twelve new trustees joined its board this year, bringing the total number of active trustees and directors to 80. The board is led by Chairman Thomas A. Allegretti. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome our latest inductions into our Board of Trustees and Directors,” said Susan Ludwig, president, Coast Guard Foundation. “These ...
Read More »Coast Guard opens 2023 scholarship applications
The Coast Guard Foundation has announced that it has kicked off its 2023 scholarship season. High-school seniors and college-aged children of Coast Guard members may apply from February 1-March 15 for annual scholarships. Awards will range from $2,000-$5,000. Scholarships are available to children of Coast Guard members who are active duty, active duty reserve and retired. Since the program’s inception ...
Read More »Coast Guard Foundation completes hurricane assistance for Coast Guard families
Many across the Caribbean, Southeast U.S., and Gulf Coast breathed a sigh of relief as the Atlantic Hurricane Season official came to an end on Dec. 1. The season saw 14 named storms and the second half was highly destructive as Hurricanes Fiona, Ian, and Nicole tore through vulnerable coastal communities and beyond. Coast Guard members, along with other first ...
Read More »Coast Guard Foundation announces 2022 salute to the Coast Guard event
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today the New York Salutes the Coast Guard event will be held October 6 at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers in New York City. The evening will highlight the missions and service of U.S. Coast Guard personnel in the ...
Read More »Coast Guard Foundation appoints Hodges Gulf Coast regional director
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today that Kelly P. Hodges recently joined the Foundation’s fundraising team. In her new position as regional director for the Gulf Coast, she will work closely with Coast Guard units in Texas, Louisiana and throughout America’s heartland to ...
Read More »Coast Guard Foundation honors U.S. Coast Guard Seventh District
The Coast Guard Foundation announced it will honor Coast Guard members in the Southeast U.S. at its Tribute to the Coast Guard Seventh District event. With its headquarters in Miami, the “Super Seventh” is responsible for Coast Guard activities in a 1.7 million square mile area including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The ...
Read More »Coast Guard Foundation sets tribute event in New Orleans
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today the Foundation’s first tribute event of the year will take place in New Orleans on March 11. Honoring the members of the Coast Guard’s Eighth District, the event will return to the National WWII Museum for the ...
Read More »Coast Guard Foundation launches Tuesday Matching Gift Challenge
The Coast Guard Foundation announced that this GivingTuesday, the organization will inspire generosity by launching a $25,000 matching gift challenge. Supporting its work to assist Coast Guard members and their families, GEICO Military will triple match all donations to the Foundation received Tuesday, Nov. 30. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement – unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their ...
Read More »Coast Guard Foundation activates disaster relief and response program
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced it has activated its disaster relief and response program to provide critical resources to Coast Guard members impacted by Hurricane Ida. Hurricane Ida left utter devastation in her wake, and thousands of Coast Guard members and their families ...
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