Program is offered at no cost to service
members up to a year before they depart the military.
TYSONS, Va., April 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation, a
national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, announces a
life-changing partnership with Onward Ops that is empowering
veterans making the challenging transition from military service to
the civilian world. The program is offered at no cost to service
members up to a year before they depart the military and provides
the option to choose a self-guided transition with personalized
resources and tools or a sponsor-guided transition with
personalized, hands-on support from experienced sponsors.
"The PenFed Foundation is so proud to partner with Onward Ops to
empower transitioning veterans. We both believe in the potential of
veterans as community leaders," said PenFed Foundation President
Andrea McCarren. "They have an
extraordinary work ethic, unparalleled resilience, and an array of
skills that can benefit communities across the country."
The program enrolls more than 1,200 transitioning service
members and their families monthly with enrollment expected to
double this year.
As the program grows, Onward Ops needs everyday community
members like you to volunteer as a mentor. Mentors come from
diverse backgrounds, similar to the transitioning service members
they assist. For just a few hours a month, you can make a big
difference in a transitioning service member's success by offering
your support and being there for them every step of the way. Learn
more about being a mentor here.
"Veterans bring tremendous skills and experiences with them from
their military service," said Onward Ops Executive Director
Brigadier General US Army (Ret.) Mike
Eastman. "We are so grateful for this partnership with
the PenFed Foundation. Together, we are connecting local
mentors with our newest veterans and engaging the entire community
in helping them succeed."
Onward Ops provides support to active-duty service members as
they navigate their way back into civilian life. They connect new
veterans with trained sponsors from their destination community,
focusing on the 12 months between leaving the military and
reintegrating into civilian life. They offer the tools to achieve
their goals and a supportive sponsor to guide them through the
process.
To learn more about Onward Ops visit
https://www.onwardops.org/.
About Onward Ops Foundation
The Onward Ops Foundation
exists to support military members in their transition out of
uniform and into life as Veterans. The Foundation is exempt from
federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)
and is a public charity. It is qualified to receive tax-deductible
bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106 or
2522.
About PenFed Foundation
Founded in 2001, The PenFed
Foundation is a national nonprofit organization that supports
veterans in their transition from service to success. Affiliated
with PenFed Credit Union, the Foundation has provided more than
$50 million in financial support to
veterans, active-duty service members and military families. The
credit union funds the Foundation's personnel and most operational
costs, allowing 99% of incoming donations to go directly to our
programs. To learn more, please visit www.penfedfoundation.org.
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