Hello, I’d like to share a recent effort by Spirit of America to support community engagement, improve relationships, and better connect security forces with the communities they seek to protect in East Africa. Iftar is a significant religious observance for Muslims around the world during the holy months of Ramadan and is often done as … Continued
Spirit of America has been responding to needs identified by US troops and diplomats in Ukraine since the Russian-initiated conflict erupted in 2014. Ukrainian soldiers have lost their lives defending their country, and civilians have been killed as a result of the Russian aggression — 10,225 in total. One of the primary tools that the … Continued
Dear supporters, As many of you know, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is an annual opportunity for federal employees (civilian, military, etc.) to support eligible nonprofits. The campaign runs from Sept. 1 to Dec. 15 each year. Spirit of America is a CFC approved charity (#52009). Any federal employee may contribute to SoA through the CFC. If … Continued
Join us for The American Legion & Spirit of America event next Monday, September 25th in DC. This lunch panel will discuss how veterans, including those at Spirit of America, are using their experiences, expertise, and commitment to service to continue to support national security after taking off the uniform. Isaac Eagan, our COO, and … Continued
Hey everyone! This week I’m in Niger participating in the Cure Salee festival for the 4th year in a row. The festival is held in Ingall, Niger every fall at the end of the rainy season. Tuareg and Fulani herders from across the region descend on the city for its salty watering-holes, essential for their … Continued
Greetings, I was just a teenager on September 11, 2001, and as I watched the horrific events that unfolded on that day, I had no idea how significantly they would shape my future. I have spent my adult life fighting to keep America safe, first as a soldier in Afghanistan, and later in my work … Continued