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NGS Insider: January 2026 Edition
A historic $5 million year at No Greater Sacrifice, the Freedom's Future Community monthly-giving program, a National Mentoring Month spotlight on NGS Scholar Paiten Prescott, and the opening of the 2026 scholarship selection process.
A Historic $5 Million Year at No Greater Sacrifice
As we step into 2026, we want to begin with: Thank You! Because of your leadership and generosity, 2025 marked a truly historic year for No Greater Sacrifice (NGS).
Together, we surpassed $5 million in total revenue — a milestone years in the making and a powerful testament to what sustained, committed investment can achieve. This moment reflects countless conversations, bold asks, steadfast belief in our Scholars, and an unwavering commitment to this mission.
In the closing months of the year, the Freedom's Future Campaign raised, at this time, $150,000 (with more donations expected in the mail), to further strengthen NGS's ability to deliver long-term, holistic support to the children of fallen and severely wounded Service members.
Because of your support, NGS is able to:
Reduce financial burden through critical scholarship funding, helping Scholars persist and graduate with greater stability and less debt
Expand mentorship and coaching, equipping Scholars to navigate academics, career decisions, and major life transitions with clarity and confidence
Strengthen community, ensuring Scholars are supported, not just in the classroom, but throughout their journey
To see how this support translates into real outcomes, we invite you to explore the Freedom's Future Impact & Donor Report, featuring Scholar stories and key data from across the country that bring this work — and your impact — to life.
Freedom's Future Community
Donate just $35 a month — less than $9 a week — and join a community that honors the 35,000 children of fallen and severely wounded Service members pursuing higher education. Your consistent support ensures NGS can provide life-changing scholarship funding while sustaining high-touch mentorship.
Ready to join the Freedom's Future Community? It's easy! And you'll receive an exclusive NGS Freedom's Future patch!
Hit the button below to access our secure donation form
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Identify "Monthly" as your Donation Frequency
Select "Freedom's Future Community" on the "Select a designation" dropdown menu
January: National Mentoring Month
Scholar Spotlight: Paiten Prescott
Mentorship is at the heart of No Greater Sacrifice, and Paiten Prescott's journey reflects the power of that support.
Paiten is an NGS Scholar attending the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she is pursuing a degree in graphic design. Through NGS's mentorship and coaching, she has received steady guidance during moments when college and the future felt uncertain.
As Paiten shares:
"NGS's mentorship has given me a steady helping hand during moments when college and my future felt overwhelming. Having someone to lean on for guidance and reassurance has made the path ahead feel clearer and less intimidating."
— NGS Scholar Paiten Prescott
The past two summers, Paiten came full circle by volunteering at NGS BootCamp, investing in incoming college freshmen as they begin their own journeys — demonstrating how mentorship creates lasting impact that carries forward.
Scholarship Applications Open Today
The NGS 2026 Selection Process is now open!
If you know a child of a fallen or severely wounded Service member who may be eligible, please encourage them to request an Eligibility Application by emailing info@nogreatersacrifice.org. The deadline for submission is April 1st, 2026.
Special thank you to the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund, Gary Sinise Foundation, LKQ Community Foundation, Microsoft, Spookstock Foundation, UBS Manhattan Market, Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, The Veterans Summit, and all of you who make these scholarship opportunities possible.
Onward!
As you set your philanthropic goals for 2026, we hope NGS remains a vital part of your giving journey. Your contributions empower military children to achieve academic success and honor the legacies of their loved ones.
Here's to making 2026 a year of even greater impact together and transformative change!
With gratitude,
The No Greater Sacrifice Team
2026 Events
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More from the newsroom
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.
Rudy's launches its 2026 Camo "Cup for a Cause" on May 1, donating proceeds throughout May to military charities including No Greater Sacrifice.
Month of the Military Child: this edition features a $250,000 Gary Sinise Foundation grant and the Prescott family's four Scholars.
Retired Col. Tim Karcher told the Central Texas Military Officers Association how NGS funds debt-free college for children of the fallen and wounded.
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