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NGS Insider: April 2025 Edition
Month of the Military Child: this edition features a $250,000 Gary Sinise Foundation grant and the Prescott family's four Scholars.
April is Month of the Military Child, and this edition of the NGS Insider honors the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of the young people we serve. From powerful family stories to new opportunities for impact, this issue highlights the people and partners investing in their futures.
Gary Sinise Foundation Awards $250,000 Grant – A continued commitment to empowering NGS Scholars through education and mentorship.
Family Spotlight: The Prescotts – Honoring four NGS Scholars whose journey exemplifies the courage of military children.
Sponsor BootCamp 2025 – Support our transformative, college-prep experience for incoming Scholars and their families.
Become a Monthly Donor – Join our community investing in long-term success for the children of our nation's Heroes.
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Highlights from the 2026 BootCamp — including the Freedom Award Reception honoring General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff — a new NGS website, and a special giving opportunity in honor of America's 250th.
Founded in 2008, NGS funds the college educations of children of Service members killed or wounded since 9/11—and has committed more than $8 million so far.
In May 2017, NGS received the Chick-fil-A Foundation's True Inspiration Award in the Emerging Leadership category, accepted by Col. Tim Karcher (Ret.) in Atlanta.
Retired Special Operations Master Sgt. Jim Hanson blogs from the 2011 NGS Freedom Award Dinner honoring SSG Joe Kapacziewski and Gen. Ray Odierno.
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