One of the great things about America is how we pitch in to make things better. No one tells us we have to do it. We do what we can — even when the odds are against us. That initiative, generosity, and optimism is the essence of citizen service. It’s why I called our...
Posts: The American Spirit
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...
Perspectives from the field: Serving in and out of uniform
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...
Everywhere our troops and diplomats need help, Spirit of America is there making a difference
My first grandchild was born a year ago. I love him more than I can say. I want him to be able to live a free, prosperous, and secure life. I want that for all Americans. That is why I served 42 years as a United States Marine. It is why I support Spirit of America....
9/11 reflections on service and working together
Today marks 21 years since the attacks of 9/11. Americans will always remember where they were when the first plane hit the World Trade Center. How they felt and, for many, how their lives changed.
美國精神帶氧氣給印度偏遠衛生機構
美國精神正提供印度偏遠地區的公共衛生中心關鍵醫療協助,幫助緩解該國新冠肺炎危機。 I為了支持美國駐新德里大使館,並與國際人性價值協會和美國印度基金會這兩個全球組織合作,美國精神正在向疫情前線的醫療機構運送320台製氧機,涵蓋印度10個州內的28個區。泰米爾那都州曼納恰納盧爾政府醫院的病患正在接受美國精神提供的製氧機治療。在奧迪薩州巴德拉克的一間醫療機構,一名志工正在卸下捐贈的製氧機。此援助的實現得益於Imperative Care公司的董事長兼執行長弗雷德•科斯拉維(Fred...
Juneteenth: Celebrating freedom and equality for all
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...
Memorial Day, remembering the sacrifice
Words won’t express our sorrow and distress over the tragic killings in Buffalo and Uvalde. Somehow, some way we must do better protecting America’s young, innocent and vulnerable. This Memorial Day, the Spirit of America team and I remember and honor all those who...
Eid’s story
At the age of 18, Eid became the sole breadwinner for his family. His father had been a doctor during the war against the Soviets and was tortured during his six to eight months in captivity, leaving him mentally unstable and unable to work. Eid dropped out of high...