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Coast Guard Foundation to support members impacted by COVID-19

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The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and well-being of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced it has activated its emergency response fund and tragedy assistance programs. With these two tools, the Foundation has committed to raise $1 million to support the Coast Guard’s immediate and long-term needs that arise from the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

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Coast Guard Foundation announces 2020 scholarship opportunities

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The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and well-being of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that it has kicked off its 2020 scholarship season. Accepting applications from Feb. 1 through March 15, children of Coast Guard members may apply for annual scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to fund undergraduate education. Scholarships are ...

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Coast Guard Foundation announces 128 new scholarships

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The Coast Guard Foundation announced that it awarded 128 scholarships in 2019, totaling $354,000 in support. In the 29 years of the program, the Coast Guard Foundation has paid out more than $5.4 million to more than 1,100 college-aged young adults. Awardees include scholars such as Caroline Cutter. The daughter of Master Chief Petty Officer, Mark Cutter, a 27-year Coast ...

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Coast Guard Foundation tribute in Hawaii

Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced it will host the 17th Annual Tribute to the Coast Guard’s Fourteenth District at the historic Bishop Museum for the first time in Honolulu, Hawaii. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Coast Guard Foundation and the 75th ...

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Coast Guard Foundation activates disaster relief and response fund

The Coast Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced the activation of its Disaster Relief and Response Fund to assist Coast Guard Members impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “As we see the hurricane rescue efforts unfold, we bear witness to the skill and expertise of the men and ...

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Coast Guard Foundation announces scholarship winners

The Coast Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced that in 2017 it has awarded a record 166 new scholarships. Combined with 10 multi-year scholarship recipients and three Fallen Heroes Scholars, the foundation is currently assisting 179 students with a half-million dollars in support this year. In ...

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Coast Guard Foundation presents Guardian Award to ConocoPhillips

The Coast Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced that its 2017 Guardian Award will be presented to ConocoPhillips, a Houston-based oil and natural gas producing company, at the foundation’s Tribute to the Coast Guard event on May 24 in Houston, Texas. Accepting the award will be ...

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Coast Guard Foundation announces 2017 scholarship opportunities

The Coast Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced that it has kicked off its 2017 scholarship season. Accepting applications from March 1 through April 15, children of enlisted Coast Guard members may apply for annual scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Scholarships are available to children ...

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Coast Guard Foundation appoints new president

The Coast Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced that Regional Director of Philanthropy Susan Ludwig will replace Anne B. Brengle as president. Ludwig will assume her new position in January following Anne’s retirement this December. With ten years of nonprofit fundraising and administration work, coupled with ...

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Coast Guard Foundation president recognized for dedication

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced Wednesday that at the 36th Annual Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard, which was held in New York City Oct. 6, President Anne B. Brengle was recognized with the Coast Guard Distinguished Public Service Award. The award was ...

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