On the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Spirit of America is looking back on one year of intense effort to help Ukraine defend its freedom and democracy. And, we’re looking ahead at what’s still needed on the front lines. Thank you for your...
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How we’re supporting military leaders in Ukraine
Today is Armed Forces Day in Ukraine. The day is especially significant this year, 285 days after Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine. Spirit of America has delivered over 200 tons of lifesaving protective aid to Ukrainians on the front lines. Much of...
What it means to save a life
What is it worth to save one life? Below is a photo and message the Spirit of America team received from Ukraine. It shows how a protective helmet from Spirit of America saved the life of one of Ukraine’s volunteer Soldiers. Think about what this means to the...
Help fill the 4th plane with assistance for Ukraine
Our fourth chartered plane, packed with lifesaving assistance for Ukrainians on the front lines, will be en route within a week; you can read more about the first three planes of assistance here. The fourth Boeing 777 is filling up quickly, but we need your help...
Give your old instrument a new life
Have an old accordion in the attic? A used bassoon in the basement? Your high school clarinet in the closet? Spirit of America is currently accepting instrument donations in support of our Band Together project in Bosnia and Herzegovina. To bring together children and...
A favorite partner of our Special Forces and other military operators
Greetings, I thought you’d be interested in “Private Donations and National Defense” featuring Spirit of America. The author, Karl Zinsmeister, calls Spirit of America “an unusual and highly effective charity [that] has become a favorite partner of our Special Forces...
No one has an impact like Spirit of America
Lieutenant General Frederick "Ben" Hodges US Army, Retired Dear Friend, I served as the commander of all US Army forces in Europe for nearly four years. I saw firsthand the unique impact Spirit of America has on the ability of our soldiers to defend America and our...
9/11 and the idea of America
Greetings, The attacks of 9/11 were attacks on the idea of America not only on our people and soil. Each of us has our own story about where we were and what we were doing when we learned of the attacks, and what it meant to us. For me, the attacks were a wake up...
A General’s take on the importance of Spirit of America
Dear Friends, I had the privilege of serving 39 years in the Armed Forces of our great nation. A fighter pilot, I flew F-16s and commanded at every level until I retired in 2016 as the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and Commander of U.S. European Command. I...