I am writing you today to ask for your assistance feeding 800 people in the village of Sabiid, Somalia. The Somali Army, with advice and assistance from US Special Operations Forces, recently liberated Sabiid from the al Qaeda-aligned terrorist group al Shabaab. As reprisal against villagers for working with US troops and local security forces, … Continued
We are proud to announce that 2019 will be Spirit of America’s inaugural year as a Charity Partner with the Marine Corps Marathon! We have 50 reserved spaces for runners of this 26.2-mile race, happening on October 27th, 2019 in Washington, DC at 6:00am. Known as “the best marathon for beginners,” the Marine Corps Marathon is the largest marathon in the world that … Continued
Greetings, Last month, while traveling through West Africa to meet with American troops and diplomats in Mali, Tunisia, Burkina Faso, and Niger, I had the opportunity to attend Flintlock 2019. Flintlock is an annual Special Operations exercise designed to strengthen key regional partnerships, help counter violent extremism, and improve security throughout West Africa. It is … Continued
Last month, Spirit of America worked with US military teams and their local partners to provide educational assistance to the children of Manbij and Ayn Issa, Syria, to overcome ISIS ideology and help make their struggle for a better future a bit easier. For over four years, innocent Syrians have suffered under the brutal oppression … Continued
Greetings, March is Women’s History Month, when we celebrate the accomplishments of incredible women throughout our history up to today. As both a Navy sailor and a Spirit of America Program Manager, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many amazing women who have achieved great things for their families, their communities, or their entire nations. … Continued
Greetings, A few weeks ago, I wrote to you to share a very urgent need. In Syria, families fleeing ISIS’s last stronghold were forced out of their homes in the dead of night with nothing but the clothes on their back. They were not prepared for the cold, exhausting journey, without food or water. US … Continued