Greetings, All of us at Spirit of America remember those who died in the attacks of 9/11, the men and women who died trying to save them, and all their families and loved ones. Three years ago on 9/11 at Ground Zero, I came upon a Fire Department of New York (FDNY)...
Happy 4th of July! This weekend we look back and celebrate our nation's birthday. It's also a good time to look ahead. When we do, we see that America is (still) the world's best hope. America's ideals and leadership are the best hope for the peace, dignity and better...
Greetings, Thirteen years ago, after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, I committed myself to doing something to help. That motivation led me to start Spirit of America. I had always appreciated America's freedoms but, I had also taken them for granted. 9/11 was a wake up...
Every day shows how complex and dangerous our world has become. From Ukraine to Taiwan, threats to freedom and democracy are growing. Terrorism is on the rise in the Middle East. Innocent people are suffering. Spirit of America unites citizens like you with our troops...
In my 50-year career serving our nation, I was US Ambassador to Ukraine and served as an infantry platoon leader and combat company commander in the US Army in Vietnam and Germany. Today, brave Ukrainian soldiers are fighting the greatest battle for freedom since...
A few weeks ago, members of the Spirit of America team traveled to Ukraine, Poland, and Germany to meet with our US and Ukrainian military partners, as well as everyday Ukrainian citizens. Spirit of America CEO Jim Hake and Europe Regional Program Manager Matt Dimmick...
As we look back on the year, we're struck by many numbers: 64 projects, 23 countries, 1 crisis in Ukraine, and over 200 tons (and counting) of lifesaving protective aid to Ukrainian soldiers and civilian volunteers on the front lines. As always, we could not have done...
Service takes many forms, from local organizers and volunteers improving their community to soldiers and diplomats defending our interests abroad. Spirit of America’s field team embodies the value of service and sacrifice. In this video series, some of our field team...
On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Texas to carry out the emancipation of African Americans who were still enslaved. Over a century and a half later, Juneteenth is a national federal holiday commemorating the official end of slavery and the independence of...
