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Support Military Teens and Families
Speak NOW: Together We’re Stronger
Change the narrative! Congress needs to hear from you about the quality of life issues military families face.
Another Way to Support Military Families
What We Do
In addition to our advocacy work, NMFA meets the immediate needs of America’s military families with programs designed to support their financial security, well-being, and quality of life, including scholarships for military spouses, support and skill development for military teens, and summer camps for military kids in areas with the highest financial stress.
Military Family News
Impact Aid: Funding That Positively Impacts Education Services for Military Kids
Military families should fill out the Impact Aid form with their child’s school district to ensure their school receives much-needed funding.
More Than A Spouse: Reaching Military Families One Resource at a Time
Air Force spouse Nasira Mukendi uses her public health and social work background to reach military families right where they are in their military journey.
Honor Their Service by Voting This November
As military families prepare to vote, we have guidance about registering and casting ballots and DoD’s guidelines on political activities.
Filling the Gaps to Strengthen and Empower Military Families
Advocacy
Putting military family issues at the forefront of key conversations.
Military Spouse Scholarships
NMFA offers military spouse scholarships ranging from $500 – $2500 for eligible spouses.
Operation Purple Camp
Free week of camp where military kids connect with each other and have fun.
State of the Military Family Summit
Senior leaders, policy makers, partners, and military family members uniting to address the unique challenges of military life.
Research + Insights
Collecting meaningful data to gain insight into the critical areas affecting military family well-being.
BLOOM
Elevating authentic voices of military teens to amplify their experiences and connect them to their peers.
School’s back, and we all know what that means—endless forms! But there’s one form that is especially important for our military-connected kiddos and the schools they attend: Impact Aid forms!
Wondering why it matters? We`ve got you covered!
Impact Aid provides essential funding to school districts that serve military families, helping them deliver the quality education our MilKids deserve. Want to know more?
We`ve got all the answers here: **LINK IN STORIES**
#MilKidsServeToo #TogetherWereStronger
BREAKING: Our 2025 Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship application is now open! There are no rank limitations, degree restrictions, or other hoops to jump through...apply today!
**Application Link In Stories**
#TogetherWereStronger #MilSpouse
NMFA has been working hard to elevate your stories, but we need your help. It’s crucial for Congress to hear directly from military families about how the HASC Quality of Life Panel’s recommendations will impact you and your #MilFam.
Learn More and #SpeakNOW: **Link in Stories**
#TogetherWereStronger #BeTheChange
For 55 years, NMFA has advocated for improved access to mental healthcare resources for military families, championed opportunities to increase #MilSpouse education and employment, and worked to ensure every #MilFam can afford to put nutritious meals on the table. Please donate today to support our advocacy work and programming to help meet the needs of our nation’s military teens and families: https://loom.ly/FvY0llM
On this day of remembrance, we honor our nation`s Gold Star mothers and families whose loved ones sacrificed their lives defending our country. #TogetherWereStronger #GoldStarMothersDay #GoldStarFamilies
📅 Get Ready for the 2025 Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship! Applications open October 1 and we`re here to guide you through the process. Whether you`re new or returning, visit our website to learn more and get started! 🎓✨ #MilitarySpouseScholarship #CareerGoals #FinancialSecurity #NMFA #MilitaryFamilies
Election Day is near: What better way to honor our service members than by exercising the very rights they have sworn to protect?
**(LINK IN STORIES)**
#MilitaryVotesMatter #MilitaryFamily #TogetherWereStronger #MilitarySpouse #MilFam #VOTE
📣 Let’s Talk NMFA! Up first: Scholarships 🎓
Military life is unpredictable, but for military spouses, your career and education journey doesn’t have to be. The 2025 Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship application opens on October 1—so save the date! Learn more at www.militaryfamily.org
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