NGS Insider - June 2026 Edition

Partner Spotlight: Gary Sinise Foundation Awards $350,000 Grant to NGS

We are honored to share No Greater Sacrifice has once again received a $350,000 grant from the Gary Sinise Foundation in support of our mission to provide educational scholarships and mentorship to the children of fallen and severely wounded Service members.

The Gary Sinise Foundation has been a steadfast champion of military families, and this generous gift directly impacts the lives of NGS Scholars — ensuring they have the resources, support, and opportunities to achieve their dreams through higher education.

Please join us in thanking the Gary Sinise Foundation for their commitment to honoring the sacrifice of our nation's heroes by investing in their children's future.

Scholar Spotlight: Jhaniya Haynes

NGS Scholar Jhaniya Haynes with Gary Sinise.

We are incredibly grateful to the Gary Sinise Foundation for its continued partnership and generous donation in support of the No Greater Sacrifice Scholars. Partnerships like this make it possible for children of our Nation's severely wounded Service members and fallen heroes to pursue their educational dreams and to help build a bright future.

Jhaniya is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics with a minor in Astronomy at Austin Peay State University, with the ultimate goal of becoming an astrophysicist. This summer, she is working on a research project with her professor as a paid internship.

Jhaniya had the opportunity to meet Gary Sinise while volunteering with the Gary Sinise Foundation at the 2025 Franklin Parks Family Day event.

Reflecting on the impact of her scholarship, she shared: "My father was injured in 2014 in Afghanistan and is now wheelchair-bound. He has always focused on education and wanted all his children to have the best education possible. This scholarship allows me to focus on my education and pursue outside opportunities."

Stories like Jhaniya's are exactly why this support matters. Thanks to the generosity of the Gary Sinise Foundation, Scholars can focus on their education, pursue ambitious goals, and honor the sacrifices their families have made in service to our nation.

Sponsorship Opportunity: 2026 BootCamp

Thank you to the Gary Sinise Foundation for supporting NGS and Scholars like Jhaniya to be able to attend our transformative BootCamp. If you, too, would like to make a difference and support this integral part of our program, please consider sponsoring 2026 BootCamp.

What NGS Scholars say about BootCamp:

"Everything was so fun. I had an amazing experience and got to learn a lot, and really grasp how much NGS is doing for me and kids like me." — Scholar Anna Rotenberry

"BootCamp was what made me realize I was going to be ok." — Scholar Kristian Engeldrum

Please reach out to us at info@nogreatersacrifice.org for more information on sponsorship opportunities.

Giving Opportunity: In Honor of America's 250th

In honor of America's 250th, your gift of $250 provides education for the children of our nation's fallen and severely wounded Service members. Honor the service and sacrifice. Invest in their children.

Give $250 today

Join NGS in 2026

• June 25th — Washington, DC, Freedom Reception

• July 20th — Veterans Summit and Chicago Golf

• September 28th — 13th Annual Golf Invitational at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club

• October 16th — New York City Event