CARY, N.C. – The North Carolina Heroes Fund, an organization aimed at helping North Carolina servicemen and women transition back into civilian life, received a $50,000 donation from Wal-Mart Wednesday. Officials say any donation helps them assist deserving families.
Organization leaders say deployments are not always the most difficult part of life for North Carolina's military families. Scott Stone, chairman and founder of the North Carolina Heroes Fund, says the transition back into civilian life can be tough, especially when troops are injured and unable to work.
"There are folks who are coming back who are wounded, and they're having to go through multiple surgeries or long-term hospital stays and that takes a lot of recovery time," said Stone. "I think a lot of times people forget the hardships of the families back home. They suffer in different ways but they suffer challenges as well. We wanted to create an organization that helped not just the men and women who are fighting, but their families as well."
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North Carolina Heroes Fund receives $50,000 donation
NC Heroes Fund and Homeowner Answers prevent Foreclosure.
A new partnership with the NC Heroes Fund and Homeowner Answers was put to work these past few weeks when a North Carolina active reservist was facing foreclosure.
2009 In Review
Heroes Fund awarded a total $24,247 to 23 servicemen/women and their families in 2009.
In our second full year of operation, 2009 was a year of growth for the North Carolina Heroes Fund. This year we welcomed Former North Carolina Governors Jim Hunt and Jim Martin as well as Congressman Walter Jones to our advisory board. We also welcomed several new board members; Van Krebs, Tariq Scott Bokhari and Herman Stone, they all bring with them a passion for carrying out the Fund’s mission.
We launched two inaugural events, the NC Heroes Gala, a black tie event, and a key note address by Congressman Bob Etheridge. The Gala was a smashing success and we could not of done it with out the support of our many corporate sponsors, thank you all for your continued support! The Tailgate for Troops, in conjunction with the Carolina Panthers football game was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Many retired and active duty personnel came out to help raise funds and awareness for the NC Heroes Fund. All of the activities of this year, help set the stage for greater events in 2010.
More importantly, we doubled the amount of grants awarded directly to our state’s servicemen and women!
As we head into the final days of the year, we reflect on the many families that have fathers, mothers, sons or daughters currently deployed and serving our country in harms way, please know that we keep them in our thoughts and prayers. With the deployment of many more of North Carolina’s service men and women, the need for assistance continues to grow. Please consider a tax deductible, year end gift to continue the funds mission!
Patriot Gala Announces NC Heroes Fund as a 2009 Beneficiary
The Patriot Gala raises money to support nonprofit organizations and programs that care for and support our wounded military troops and their families. This year, the Patriot Gala has named the NC Heroes Fund as a new beneficiary of the 2009 Gala. You're invited to attend the event set for November 7th. The Patriot Gala is Charlotte’s premier black-tie gala with the mission to aid our wounded warriors. The night includes a fabulous silent and live auction, a five-star meal, honored military guests and a 21-gun salute in the luxury of exclusive, Quail Hollow Country Club.
For more information or to register for the Patriot Gala visit: www.patriotgala.com
Military support organization hosts Heroes Gala
View the video on News 14 covering the NC Heroes Gala on August 29, 2009.
http://news14.com/content/top_stories/613979/military-support-organization-hosts-heroes-gala/
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