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Operation Home Front

AL Risdorfer — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:35:50 +0000

Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, to the families they leave behind and to wounded warriors when they return home. A nonprofit 501(c)(3), Operation Homefront leads more than 4,500 volunteers in 30 chapters nationwide and has provided critical assistance to more than 45,000 military families in need. Operation Homefront also operates [...]

www.sidegig.com

AL Risdorfer — Wed, 05 May 2010 11:29:05 +0000

Ever since there have been cops and firefighters and sidegigs, cops and firefighters have had “side-gigs”.

Some born of financial necessity…. some from passion….. Whatever the reason, our talent pool is very deep. Some members provide Services, some sell Products.

We all know someone on the job with a sidegig, but keeping track was near impossible. [...]

www.PleuralMesothelioma.com

AL Risdorfer — Mon, 03 May 2010 11:59:50 +0000

Mesothelioma and Veterans

Veterans comprise approximately 30 percent of all mesothelioma diagnosis due to asbestos-contaminated products that were used by the military, primarily by the Navy, from the 1930s through the 1970s. Pleural mesothelioma can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Mesothelioma life expectancy depends on a number of factors. Unfortunately, asbestos-related diseases are not [...]

Association of the United States Army

AL Risdorfer — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:31:05 +0000

Since 1950, the Association of the United States Army has worked to support all aspects of national security while advancing the interests of America’s Army and the men and women who serve.

AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America’s Army – Active, National Guard, Reserve, Civilians, Retirees and family members. AUSA provides numerous [...]

Never Forget Our Fallen

AL Risdorfer — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:59:15 +0000

Never Forget Our Fallen

http://www.neverforgetourfallen.com/index.html

In the spirit of fostering hope and inspiration to all servicemen and servicewomen and their families, the Never Forget Our Fallen organization hopes to provide assistance to servicemen and servicewomen and their families, participate in community events, and procure land for the construction of a Memorial Wall honoring all servicemen and servicewomen who lost their life [...]

THE TERRY FARRELL FIREFIGHTERS FUND

AL Risdorfer — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:29:04 +0000

THE TERRY FARRELL FIREFIGHTERS FUND was establish in 2002 to support firefighters and their families in the NYC metro area with educational grants. Today the Fund has expanded to offer an array of programs including, educational, medical emergency and equipment funding to firefighters across the United States. Since 2002 the [...]

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

AL Risdorfer — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:35:46 +0000

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation was established originally in 1984 as the Mercury Seven Foundation by the six surviving members of America’s original Mercury Seven astronauts. The foundation raises money for scholarships for upper level college students and those pursuing masters in the fields of science and engineering. To learn more, including how to apply for [...]

Dads & Daughters

AL Risdorfer — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:34:00 +0000

Dads & Daughters promotes the power and potential of father-daughter relationships. Created by men with daughters, Dads & Daughters improves the lives of fathers, daughters, and their families with outstanding resources supporting fathers’ and stepfathers’ positive involvement in girls’ lives and advocacy for girls’ well-being. http://www.dadsanddaughters.org/home/index.html

National Fatherhood Initiative

AL Risdorfer — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:31:48 +0000

National Fatherhood Initiative’s mission is to improve the well being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers. We accomplish our mission through:

Educating and inspiring all Americans, especially fathers, through public awareness campaigns, research, and other resources.

Equipping and developing leaders of national, state, and community fatherhood initiatives [...]

National Center for Fathering

AL Risdorfer — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:30:18 +0000

The mission of the National Center for Fathering is to improve the well-being of children by inspiring and equipping men to be more effectively involved in the lives of children. WATCH D.O. G.S.® (Dads Of Great Students) is the safe school initiative of the National Center for Fathering that involves fathers and father figures to [...]