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Our Military Kids® Presents 5th Annual Courageous Kids Contest Winners

April 15, 2025

In celebration of the Month of the Military Child, 14 military children are awarded as leaders in their communities, families, schools, and activities. OAKTON, Va., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity awards to military children […]

Our Military Kids Receives Support from Wounded Warrior Project to Fund 600 Additional Activity Grants

January 16, 2025

In its 20th year, Our Military Kids further enhances military family wellbeing by funding extracurricular activities for children of combat-injured Veterans with support from Wounded Warrior Project. OAKTON, Va., Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit in its 20th year of […]

Our Military Kids Celebrates 20 Years with Ovation to Military Families

September 10, 2024

Our Military Kids Ovation will honor two decades of enhancing military family wellbeing, one activity at a time. OAKTON, Va., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids®, a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity grants to military children and teens, is thrilled to […]

Our Military Kids® Presents Courageous Kids Contest Winners

April 16, 2024

Military kids are honored as leaders in their families, schools, extracurricular activities, and communities. OAKTON, Va., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids®, a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity grants to military children and teens, honors 12 extraordinary winners of its fourth […]

Military Families Explore Mammoth Cave National Park

April 14, 2024

By: National Park Trust In April 2024, seven military families were treated to an exciting day at Mammoth Cave National Park, thanks to a collaboration between the National Park Trust, National Park Service (NPS), and Our Military Kids. This partnership […]

Nominations Open for Our Military Kids® Courageous Kids Contest

February 14, 2024

Through March 10, 2024, nominate an extraordinary military child or teen in your community for the fourth annual Our Military Kids Courageous Kids Contest.  OAKTON, Va., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit in its 20th year of providing extracurricular activity […]

Our Military Kids Eligibility Criteria Expands to Launch 20th Anniversary Year

January 4, 2024

Survey results show the need for enrichment activity scholarships for 1-and-2-year-olds of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, and combat-injured Veterans. OAKTON, Va., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing activity scholarships to military children and teens, has expanded […]

Military Families from San Diego Spend a Day at Cabrillo National Monument

December 10, 2023

By: National Park Trust In December 2023, seven military families were treated to an exciting day at Cabrillo National Monument, thanks to a collaboration between the National Park Trust, National Park Service (NPS), and Our Military Kids. This partnership provides […]

We Signed Up Too: Mental Illness & Veteran Families

November 11, 2023

By S.E., Military Child (age 15)

Over two million children across the United States feel unheard and overlooked. What do these children have in common? They all have parents who are wounded, ill, or injured Veterans.

Lids Foundation Celebrates 10-Year Our Military Kids® Partnership By Funding 200 Additional Scholarships

October 11, 2023

Our Military Kids® (OMK),  a national nonprofit, has partnered with the Lids Foundation  since 2013 to provide more than 2,700 extracurricular activity scholarships to the children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, and combat Veterans in treatment for wounds, illnesses, or injuries.

Military Families From the Twin Cities Spend a Day Fishing on the Mississippi River

September 20, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2022 Washington, D.C. [September 20, 2022] – The National Park Trust, National Park Service (NPS), Our Military Kids, and Trout Unlimited partnered this past weekend to bring […]

Military Families From the Denver Metro Area Experience Fly Fishing at Rocky Mountain National Park

September 15, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2022 Washington, D.C. [September 15, 2022] – The National Park Trust, National Park Service (NPS), Our Military Kids, Trout Unlimited, and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy partnered recently […]

More Than 5,000 Our Military Kids Scholarships Funded with Support from Lockheed Martin

August 11, 2022

Recent Donation Relieves Stress and Builds Community for Hundreds More Military Children and Teens OAKTON, Va., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids® (OMK) is proud to announce Lockheed Martin’s $250,000 donation to […]

Our Military Kids and Navy Federal Credit Union Present the “Courageous Kids of 2021 Contest” Winners 

April 15, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2022  Contact: Michelle Criqui Marketing and Communications, Our Military Kids Phone: 703-734-6654 Email: mccriqui@ourmilitarykids.org   The Courageous Kids of 2021 Contest, sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union, is honoring twelve extraordinary […]

Partnership Provides Military Families with Day of Fishing in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

April 4, 2022

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va.— The National Park Service (NPS), the National Park Trust, Our Military Kids, Trout Unlimited, and KBP Foods partnered this past weekend to bring twelve children of military […]

Navy Federal Credit Union Celebrates Military Children and Teens, Sponsors Our Military Kids Courageous Kids of 2021 Contest

March 8, 2022

VIENNA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Navy Federal Credit Union is celebrating April’s Month of the Military Child by sponsoring the “Our Military Kids Courageous Kids of 2021 Contest,” which honors the diverse strengths […]

Nominations Open for OMK Courageous Kids of 2021 Contest

February 28, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  1 March 2022  Contact: Michelle Criqui  mccriqui@ourmilitarykids.org Oakton, VA — During this April’s Month of the Military Child, the “Our Military Kids Courageous Kids of 2021 Contest” sponsored […]

Our Military Kids Expands Grant Eligibility To Connect More Kids To Community

July 27, 2021

Nonprofit extends additional activity grants for longer overseas deployments, stateside activations, and more. OAKTON, Va., July 23, 2021 — Effective immediately, Our Military Kids (OMK), a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, […]

PGA Tour Champion Brian Gay Donates $50,000 to Diamond Resorts International Foundation to Support Military Families

July 14, 2021

The Diamond Resorts International Foundation Supports Numerous Causes, Including Children’s Health, Military Families & COVID-19 Relief LAS VEGAS, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Diamond Resorts®, a global leader in the […]

Survey Reveals Our Military Kids Grants Significantly Improve Lives

July 13, 2021

Research shows extracurricular activities significantly improve sense of community, mental health, and academic success. OAKTON, Va., July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids (OMK), a national 501(c)(3), today revealed […]

Our Military Kids Accepting Nominations for Courageous Kids of 2020 Contest

March 1, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1 March 2021 Contact: Michelle Criqui mccriqui@ourmilitarykids.org In April, the Month of the Military Child, OMK honors the courage and sacrifices of military children during the COVID-19 […]

PLEXUS WORLDWIDE DONATES $20,000 TO OUR MILITARY KIDS

January 22, 2021

Scottsdale, AZ. (January 14, 2021) – During this time of giving, Plexus Worldwide (Plexus®), a leading direct-selling health and wellness company focused on health and happiness, donated a total of $100,000 to five non-profit […]