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PROGRESSREPORT
Dear Friends,
Our Family for Families First Foundation has been helping individuals and families reach their
educational goals through scholarship and grant programs since 2006. The Foundation’s mission of
supporting the pursuit of higher education, instilling a tradition of community service and encouraging
professional development is the driving force behind all of the Foundation programs. Following
the lead of founder, John G. Picerne, we are passionate about supporting the educational goals of
Americans dedicated to and capable of contributing to the future of our nation.
2012 was a special year for the Foundation, as we were honored to be named the Joining Forces
Community Challenge People’s Choice Winner. This award recognizes citizens and organizations with
a demonstrated, genuine and deep desire to be of service to military families. It was a true honor to be
nominated to the Top 20 Finalists and then chosen as People’s Choice Winner. The Foundation also
developed an Alumni Program, a Mentoring Program and a Management Development Internship
Program. John Picerne is making the full resources of Corvias Group available to scholars. Corvias
Group will continue to be committed to military families and will also strive to serve the housing needs
of single service members and university students.
Each year, the Our Future Scholarship Program offers $50,000 scholarships to at least 11 graduating
high school seniors across the country. The Educational Grant Program offers $5,000 one-time awards
to at least 20 students pursuing continuing education. Once a scholar is selected, he or she becomes a
part of a network of “family members” who together can share the experience of education and want
to further their education in order to give back to the community they love and respect. Foundation
staff works closely with students to ensure success in the academic world while facing the every-day
challenges that can impact graduation rates.
Since 2006, Our Family for Families First Foundation has awarded more
than $3.5 million in scholarships and grants directly to scholars.
As the Foundation grows and continues to serve more great
Americans, we only hope that our commitment to this mission
brings an added appreciation for the needs of today’s students and
tomorrow’s leaders, as well as the impact that a few people can
make through community service.
For more information about the Foundation, please visit our
website at: www.ourfamilyfoundation.org.
Sincerely,
Maria A. Montalvo
Executive Director
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Official White House photo by Sonya N. Hebert
JoiningForces2012
O
ur Family for Families First
Foundation was honored by
the White House for our work
on behalf of military families. The
Foundation was recognized as People’s
Choice Winner of the Joining Forces
Community Challenge by First Lady
Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden. The
Joining Forces Community Challenge
was set up to spotlight citizens and
organizations with a demonstrated,
genuine and deep desire to be of service
to military families.
“Our company is built on the pillars
of success, heart and dedication. Our
Family for Families First Foundation is
another way for us to show our respect
for the service members and families that
we serve every day,” said John Picerne,
president and CEO of Corvias Group, who
established Our Family for Families First
Foundation in 2006.
“Jill and I are so proud of all of these
finalists and the work that they have
done for our military community,” First
Lady Michelle Obama said in announcing
the finalists. “Our military families
demonstrate such strength, service, and
sacrifice every single day, and we’re so
grateful for everyone who is stepping
up to give back to these families. The
challenge winners are leading by
example, and showing that all of us can
find a way to serve those who serve us.”
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Official White House photo by Sonya N. Hebert
Our Family for Families First
Foundation Is Honored by
First Lady Michelle Obama at
White House Ceremony
First Lady Michele Obama, congratulates our founder, John G. Picerne, during
the Joining Forces Community Challenge ceremony at the White House.
The Foundation qualified as a finalist
for the award after being evaluated by
a national selection panel composed
of representatives from the service
branches, Department of Defense, experts
on family well-being, and community
organizations. It earned the “People’s
Choice” distinction after receiving nearly
17,000 votes during a seven-week public
voting period.
The Joining Forces Community
Challenge is a great way to let military
families know that Americans are always
thinking about them and to recognize
the great sacrifices their families have
made in service to our country. “We are
honored and proud to be able to stand
shoulder to shoulder with so many quality
organizations that are doing great work
to improve the quality of life for military
families,” concluded Maria Montalvo,
Executive Director of Our Family for
Families First Foundation.
About the Foundation
The Our Family for Families First Foundation mission of supporting individuals and families
through the pursuit of higher education, a tradition of community service and professional
development is the driving force behind all of the Foundation programs. Following the lead
of founder, John G. Picerne, we are passionate about supporting the educational goals of
Americans dedicated to and capable of contributing to the future of our nation.
Our Mission
Our Family for Families First Foundation is committed to supporting individuals and families
in the pursuit of higher education and establishing a tradition of community service.
Operating Principles
In 2006, founder John G. Picerne, established the Foundation to make a difference in
individual lives through the power of education. The Foundation is a national resource for
students to identify educational opportunities and reach their goals and its staff is dedicated to
supporting the scholars in the pursuit of secondary education. Through 2012, scholarship and
grant recipients have been the children and spouses of active-duty Service Members. Focus
areas include:
• Supporting graduating high school students by providing $50,000 scholarships to
four-year colleges and universities.
• Supporting adult students pursuing continuing education by providing $5,000
educational grants for community colleges and universities.
• Supporting scholarship and grant recipients with mentoring and internships to guide
and encourage their long-term career and personal goals.
In addition to educational outreach, the Foundation works with communities local to our
offices to identify nearby charities to be “adopted” by employees. In the past, employees have
performed service projects at shelters for women and children, rehabilitation facilities, hunger
relief centers, Habitat for Humanity and for a variety of animal rescue efforts.
Zones of Interest
Our Family continues to grow every year. Our Family for Families First Foundation serves the
students and communities where we live and work. Currently, the Foundation is supporting
the educational goals of students, families and communities of Fort Meade, MD; Fort Bragg,
NC; Fort Polk, LA; Fort Rucker, AL; Fort Riley, KS; Fort Sill, OK; and Aberdeen Proving Ground,
MD, and expanding to also include Edwards AFB, CA; Eglin AFB, FL; Eielson AFB, AK; Hurlburt
Field, FL; McConnell AFB, KS; and Seymour Johnson AFB, NC.
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ADOPT-A-CHARITY PROJECTS
Our Family for Families First actively works to institute a tradition of community service in the installation
communities that it serves. The Adopt-a-Charity (AAC) program encourages employees, with their family and
friends, to perform community service and support fundraising efforts of select charitable organization(s).
Since its inception, the Foundation has supported many local charities, such as the ones listed below:
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Fort Bragg, NC
Fort Meade, MD
Fort Polk, LA
The Corporate team did
a great deal of repair
work for Tannerhill, a
non-profit organization
providing residential
home care for children
who are in the foster
system, need therapeutic
care or are involved
in The Strengthening
Families Program. The
team painted bedrooms
and exterior walls, tore
down and replaced a
back deck, removed an
outdoor shed, and made
bathroom and parking lot
improvements. They have
been busy improving the
lives of those who live at
Tannerhill.
The team at Fort
Bragg worked with the
Fayetteville Animal
Protection Society (FAPS),
a North Carolina nokill shelter. Their plan
consisted of two projects,
one for dogs and the other
for cats. For the dogs, the
team created an off-lead
area, a place away from
the kennel where the dogs
can run and play. This
new space also provides
a place where an adopter
can spend some quiet
time getting to know their
prospective pet. This
project required clearing
of brush, small trees and
debris, and installing a
fence. The cat project
consisted of building a new
cat room and an outdoor
screened in area. By
adding a new cat room, the
Fort Bragg team provided
the space for FAPS to
house twice the amount of
cats as they did before.
Habit for Humanity was
Fort Meade’s charity of
choice. They worked on
a home that had been
formerly foreclosed
on and needed a lot of
repairs. The committee
volunteers painted
walls, did trim work,
laid flooring and worked
on landscaping. Our
AAC volunteers worked
alongside the family
members and other
Habitat for Humanity
volunteers. The new
family moved in right
before Thanksgiving.
The volunteers of Fort
Polk’s AAC chose a
homeless women’s
shelter outreach center,
a much needed resource
for women who have
nowhere to go. Their
project consisted
of both interior and
exterior activities. In
May, the Fort Polk team
worked on the exterior
of the building; focusing
mainly on roof repair,
pressure washing and
painting the exterior of
the building. In October,
the volunteers tackled
the inside of the building.
They painted water
damaged ceilings, interior
walls and provided a
storage area for the
center. The improvements
transformed the space for
the benefit of all.
Fort Riley, KS
Fort Rucker, AL
Fort Sill, OK
Fort Riley’s AAC
committee assisted
the AUSA in building a
Santa’s Toy Shop, called
Operation Santa Claus.
Operation Santa Claus
assists Fort Riley families
who may be facing
financial difficulties
during the holiday season
by providing gifts for
children ages 2 to 16.
The project consisted
of creating a 2012 Toy
Shop. The team patched
the flooring, decorated,
organized the shopping
area, repaired donation
boxes and distributed the
boxes to local businesses.
They also constructed
and organized wrapping
stations. The Fort Riley
team brought a smile to
many children’s faces this
holiday season.
The Ozark-Dale County
Humane Society, an
animal shelter, was the
recipient of Fort Rucker’s
AAC volunteer efforts.
The Ozark-Dale County
Humane Society provides
for the needs, comfort and
care of stray, homeless
and sick animals. The
scope of this project
was quite large as they
removed stumps, installed
a fence for a new animal
exercise area, painted
the shelter and adjoining
thrift store, created and
installed shelving and
provided landscaping
for the outside free roam
areas.
Fort Sill AAC chose
the YMCA of the USA
to benefit from their
volunteer efforts. In
the YMCA facility they
repainted common walls,
installed benches, laid
high traffic carpeting
and built a partial wall in
a common eating area.
The YMCA was very
thankful for all the work
accomplished by the Fort
Sill team.
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Donation Matching Program 2012
Families First Foundation have
In 2012 employees of Corvias Group and Our Family for
Thank you for helping us support the
donated over $185,000 to charities across the nation.
following organizations:
Alzheimer’s Association
Adoption Rhode Island
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
American Red Cross
ASCPA
AUSA-Operation Santa Claus
Avon Foundation
Boy Scouts of America
Calvert Hall College High School Foundation
Cancer Wellness Foundation
Central Vermont Home Health
Children’s Hospital of Alabama Compassion of God Outreach
Conquer Chiari
COPD Foundation
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
ECU Education Foundation
Edmonds Center for the Arts
Fayetteville Animal Protection Society
Fayetteville Urban Ministry
Flint Hills Breadbasket
Flint Hills March of Dimes
Great Pyrenees Rescue of Oklahoma
Habitat for Humanity
Holliston Food Pantry
Hoyt Foundation
Lance Armstrong Foundation
Lend-A-Hand Therapeutic Riding
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Matthew Siravo Memorial Foundation
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
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Movin’ with the Spirit
Nancy Lieberman Foundation
National Kidney Foundation
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
New Jersey Sharing Network Foundation
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Ozark-Dale County Humane Society
Pan-Massachusetts Challenge
Partners in Service
Project Just Because
Providence Rescue Mission
Red Brick Nursery School
Red Sox Foundation
Rhode Island Community Food Bank
Rhode Island Zoological Society
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Shriner’s Hospital for Children
Smile Train
Special Olympics Hawaii
St. Jude Children’s Research
Susan G. Komen 3-Day Race for the Cure
Tannerhill Children’s Homes
The Great Human Race
The Matty Fund
The Salvation Army
Triangle Volleyball Club
Twenty Four Hours of Booty
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Wide Horizon’s for Children
World Vision
Wounded Warrior’s Project
YMCA of the USA
Young Survival Coalition
From 2006 to Today:
Reaching Even Higher
In addition to educational programs and community outreach, the
Foundation strives to support each of our scholarship and grant
recipients as members of “the family.” 2012 brought the Foundation unexpected recognition by the White House but the efforts to
grow the Foundation this year will lead to higher goals and greater
rewards for those we serve in 2013.
The Foundation has established four mentoring
programs to directly serve our scholars. The reach of
Corvias Group provides a wealth of professionals in all
walks of life to serve as mentors for students pursuing
careers from newscaster to politician to doctor. We
also pair students together who attend the same
school or have other similar interests to help smooth
the transition into college and then to help them
achieve the goals they set for themselves. Scholarship
and grant recipients can also request the support
from human resources specialists as they develop
resumes, search and interview for jobs, and enter the
work force. Finally, the Foundation and the Womack
Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina,
established a professional medical mentoring program
in the fall of 2012. Under this program, scholars who
are pursuing a degree in a wide range of disciplines in
the medical field, are paired with practicing doctors,
nurses, and specialists at the world-class Medical
Center. In 2013, the Foundation also plans to establish
a mentoring program with one of the country’s leading
sports marketing firms.
In partnership with Corvias Group, the Foundation
initiated the Management Development Internship
Program in 2012. Under this program, one of our
graduating scholars applies for and is selected to
participate in a 6-year management development
and educational program. Interns complete rotations
in all functional areas and business lines within
Corvias Group, and if successful, are then provided an
additional scholarship to complete business school and
return to Corvias Group to eventually join the ranks of
the management team.
The Foundation is the charitable wing of Corvias
Group. As Corvias grows, so does the Foundation.
We look forward to identifying new service areas and
projects and serving students and communities across
the country through the company’s partnership model.
Board of Directors: Leading the Way
Board and Staff (from left to right):
Dawn Parker, Michael Derderian,
Maria Montalvo, Alexandra Picerne,
Jenna Derderian, John G. Picerne,
Amanda Filipowski, and Melissa Ballou.
(Not Pictured: Caroline Picerne,
Janet Colantuono, Lynn Fossum,
Claude Levesque, and David Sweeney.)
Our Family for Families First Foundation’s Board of Directors is made up of a
diverse group of family and community members, including John Picerne and his
two daughters, Alexandra and Caroline, as well as his niece and nephew, Jenna
and Michael Derderian, and Claude Levesque, Lynn Fossum, Amanda Filipowski,
and Janet Colantuono. In addition, experts in the Military family housing industry
ensure the organization continues to meet the mission of serving Military families
and continues to grow and change as our target recipients do.
Foundation staff have a great respect for and dedication to each of the scholars.
The Foundation is supported by full- and part-time staff and volunteers. Together,
Executive Director, Maria Montalvo, Melissa Ballou, Dawn Parker, and Dave Sweeney
serve as the front-line for the organization, handling day-to-day operations.
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meet the 2012 scholars
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freshman class of 2016
Abigail M.
Alex S.
Annalisa I.
is interested in the
biomedical field
and is pursuing
a degree at
Oklahoma State
University.
is pursuing a
degree in business
administration at
the University of
North Carolina at
Chapel Hill.
wants to be a
veterinarian and
is pursuing a
degree in biology
at Arizona State
University.
Asia L.
Aubrey H.
Audrey O.
is pursuing a
degree in medical
humanities at
Baylor University
and wants to be a
Doctor of Physical
Therapy.
is pursuing
a degree in
biology to
become a Doctor
of Veterinary
Medicine at Troy
University.
wants to be a
nurse and is
studying at the
University of
North Carolina at
Pembroke.
Dallas B.
Justin R.
Karl G.
is pursuing
a degree in
industrial
engineering at
Kansas State
University.
wants to be a
Doctor of Internal
Medicine and is
studying biology
at the University
of Oklahoma.
is attending
North Carolina
State University
as he pursues a
degree in nuclear
engineering.
Kinza S.
Nate H.
Rachel M.
attends Towson
University and
wants to be a
speech therapist.
is pursuing a
degree in mass
communications
at the University
of South Carolina
Honors College.
Kayla F.
wants to be an
engineer and is
pursuing a degree
in chemical
engineering at
the University of
Oklahoma.
is interested
in history and
women’s studies
at the University
of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill.
SINCE 2006, OUR
Foundation HAS
awardED more than
$3.5 million
in educational
scholarships
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SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 2015
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Alyssa M.
Ashley A.
Brittany J.
Daniella H.
College of Saint Mary
Occupational Therapy
University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill
Psychology
North Carolina State
University
Aerospace Engineering
University of Oklahoma
Marketing
Houren Z.
Lacey L.
Marcus J.
Megan M.
Northwestern University
Mathematical Methods in
the Social Sciences and
Economics
Kansas State University
Conservation Biology
North Carolina Agricultural
& Technical State
University
Mechanical Engineering
University of South
Carolina
Pharmacy
Michael C.
Samantha B.
Samantha P.
Drexel University
health science
University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill
Communications and
Psychology
University of Kansas
occupational therapy
JUNIOR CLASS OF 2014
Brandon H.
Juan G.
Kathryn M.
LaKia L.
University of Colorado
at Boulder
English and Education
East Carolina University
Biology
George Washington
University
International Affairs
University of Arkansas
Political Science with a
minor in Sociology
Mecia L.
Megan H.
melody l.
Sandy W.
Baylor University
Sociology
Georgia Southern University
Political Science
towson university
nursing
The University of Kansas
Neuroscience and Religion
Tom M.
Yeralis C.
University of Notre Dame
Political Science with A
MINOR in Politics, Philosophy
and Economics
University of Maryland
at College Park
Kinesiology
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SENIOR CLASS OF 2013
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Autum C.
Brian S..
Christopher H.
Jada S.
Hastings College
Broadcast Communications
with Sports Emphasis
University of Texas at
San Antonio
Business Management
University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill
Biology with a minor in
Chemistry
Hampton University
Public Relations
Johanna A.
Miguel E.
Paul H.
Ryan D.
Baker University
Nursing
University of California
at Davis
Women and Gender Studies
with A minor in education
University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill
dramatic arts and history
Virginia polytechnic
institute and state
university
engineering and physics
Serena W.
Shamera R.
Whitney P.
Baylor University
Asian Studies with
minors in Spanish and
japanese
Spelman College
Biology
Auburn University
English with A minor
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to my two majors—psychology and communications.“
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It is a blast.”
-Autum C., Ha
stings College
''While taking my Eastern Religions class
I realized I really enjoyed learning
about Hinduism and Buddhism so I applied
to participate in a summer abroad
Medical Expedition to India. I spent
this summer in India, hiking in the
Himalayas, doing yoga and volunteering at
various medical clinics in small towns.''
-Sandy W., University of Kansas
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2012GRADUATES
A’rel B.
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Bachelor of Science in Apparel and Product
Design and Merchandising
A’rel’s post graduation plans are to return to one
of her hometowns, Gainesville, FL and work on
her MBA. She will also be starting a wedding
design business with her Aunt.
Ariana M.
The University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in the Biological
Sciences with a Specialization in
Endocrinology
Ariana is participating in the 2012
Teach for America Corps. She
is teaching Biology at Forestville
Military Academy in Prince
George’s County, Maryland.
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Breanne L.
College of the Holy Cross
Bachelor of Arts in English
with a concentration in
Creative Writing
Breanne is attending Columbia
University working towards
her Master of Fine Arts in
Creative Writing with a
concentration in Fiction.
Carolyn B.
The University of Chicago
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EAST ASIAN LANGUAGES
AND CIVILIZATIONS WITH HONORS
Carolyn is attending graduate school at the
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to
earn her Master of Science in Library and
Information Science.
Katie N.
Cornell University
Bachelor of the Arts in
Chemistry, Cum Laude
Over the summer Katie
was a teaching assistant
for a summer organic chemistry
lab course at Cornell and
continued to do research in the
undergraduate lab. This year
Katie is attending graduate
school at the University of California-Davis,
and is working on her PhD in Chemistry with a
concentration on Inorganic Chemistry.
Kaylan S.
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration: Economics
Specialization
Kaylan is participating in the
Corvias Group Management
Development Internship
Program.
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2012GRADUATES
RociO R.
University of Kansas
Bachelor of General Studies in Communications
with a Dance minor
Rocio moved back to San Antonio in August and
is working while deciding what she wants to
pursue next.
Megan S.
Clemson University
bachelor of Arts in
Communication studies,
summa cum laude
Megan is attending graduate
school at Clemson University
to earn her Master of Arts in
Communication, Technology,
and Society.
Tonia B.
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Bachelor of Arts and Science in
Performing Arts: Music, Theater, Dance
Tonia is considering an internship with
Walt Disney World and continues to
observe, learn and teach.
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Whitney H.
Baylor University
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Pre-Healthcare Concentration
Whitney graduated in
December of 2012 and
is currently applying to
pharmacy schools.
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
“ I have a new position at KF
MB in
San Diego as a Promotions Coo
rdinator.
I do PR and event planning for
the station, as well as social med
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management. I loved working for
CBS
College Sports and miss workin
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the sports industry, however, kne
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didn’t want to continue in the
editorial
department, and this was a goo
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opportunity to gain experience
in the
field I am most interested in.
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“I '’m currently worki
ng
full-time at MedSta
r Union
Memorial Orthopedi
cs
and Sports Medicine
in
Baltimore, Marylan
d.”
-Marlena I., Class of
2011
“This May I will be graduating cum laude from
the Universit y of Alabama at Birmingham, with
my Masters of Publ ic Health in epidemiology. I
am currently working at the Jefferson County
Department of Health in the emergency preparedness
and response division. Upon graduation, I will be
taking an EMT course and working with an ambulance
company in Dot han as well as working at the hospital
in the surgical department.”
Melissa R., Class of 2011
— Mer idith P., Class of 2011
Forest University
“Since graduating from Wake
Master of Arts in
Schools of Business with a
I have moved to
Management in May of 2012
work for Steelcase.
Grand Rapids, Michigan to
Product Marketing
I’m currently employed as a
Technologies category
Specialist in the Integrated
products in the Higher
with a focus on technology
Education vertical market.”
-Anthony T., Class of 2011
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"I graduated from Mi
ssissippi
College in December
of 2012 with
my Masters in Biolog
y -Medical
Sciences. I'm current
ly on the job
hunt and hopefully wil
l be finding
something soon. I'm
still figuring
out what I want to
do with life
and medical school bu
t I know
whatever I end up do
ing will be
amazing!"
“I work for Hendrick
Lexus of Charlotte as
an Accessory Sales
Representative and Guest
Services Coordinator.”
— Cristi R.,
Class of 2011
-Brandi R., Class of
2011
“I am
st
Common udying in Vir
wealth
g
Universi inia
Program
t
y
’s
nearing in Social Psyc Doctoral
hology.
the half
I am
program
way po
.
in
my mas I have almost t of the
te
awarded r’s thesis and completed
e
of 201 my master’s d xpect to be
3.
egree in
May
- Joshu
a B., C
lass of
2011
Emily D
., Class
of 2011
Josh G,.
C
lass o f 2
011
“I’ve recently moved from
Birmingham to Daphne,
Alabama on the Gulf Coast
and have just begun my
new position as an Account
Manager with TekLinks,
Inc.”
- Doug B., Class of 2011
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GrantUpdates
The Foundation has awarded more than 160 grants to the spouses of active-duty military personnel. This one-time
award of $5,000 helps spouses pursue an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree—which many of them put on hold in order
to move with their families during regular military assignment rotation or deployment of a spouse. Some pursue
graduate degrees in order to better succeed in their careers.
“School is going well and I am
excited that so far I still have
all A’s! I am sending you a
photo of my husband with
Sarge the teddy bear. It’s
from Build-a-Bear and it has
5 hearts in it, one for each
family member. He took it to
Afghanistan with him.”
– Crystal J., Fort Riley 2012
“I run a path-physiology study group and this is very
fulfilling for me. Probably the biggest influence the grant
made on my education and my life is that I was able to
switch from the ASN (Associate Nursing) program to the
baccalaureate program (BSN) which will make a huge
difference in my education and my upcoming career.”
– Laura C., Fort Polk 2011
“I am teaching as an online instructor for a physical
geology course. We’re just starting to think about what
might come next, after my husband retires in a few
more years. It’s exciting to think about, but a little
intimidating at the same time!”
– Kimberly B., Fort Riley 2008
“I am in my senior year at Troy University. Once
graduated I plan on finding an entry level social
work position to gain experiences in the humanities/
psychology field. I enjoy school very much and am
planning to go back to earn my masters degree.”
– Julie J., Fort Rucker 2009
“I graduated from Kansas State University, cum
laude, in 2011 with my bachelor’s degree in Biology.
Since my graduation I have been employed as a fulltime research assistant in a microbiology
lab at Kansas State University. Just this
week I have accepted and finalized plans
for graduate school. Starting in the fall
of 2012, I will begin pursuing my PhD in
pathobiology at Vanderbilt University.”
– Theresa B., Fort Riley 2009
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“ My grades are extremely important to
me and such
accomplishments make me very proud while
providing me
with the motivation to continue to push
myself to
do my very best. I spend much of my time
studying,
so I do look forward to the holiday brea
k to spend
extra time enjoying my family. ”
- Colleen R., Fort Bragg 2012
“I’ve been extremel y
busy. I am VP of S
t udent Nurse
Associat ion, and ou
r next pr oject is t o
go t o t he homeless
shelter and teach a
bout healt h pr omot io
n. Ear ly in t he
semester I was given
t he opport unit y t o
wor k in Labor
and Del iver y, Nur
sery and Post part
um. It was very
rewarding t o lear n
and apply t he skil ls
I have been taught
in cl inical class.”
– Jewel B., Fort Sil
l 2011
“In February of 2012 I started the first day of my new
career with Battelle Memorial Institute. I was told that
my prior volunteer work within my Army community
and my excellent academic record were the main
reasons I was selected for an interview. I could not be
happier with the employment I have found and I do
believe that the funds I received absolutely helped me
reach this point.”
– Susan D., Fort Bragg 2010
“Without the grant, I would not have been able to
attend the University of Texas at Austin. Attending
university changed my viewpoint and even further, my
life. I am considering various careers that I have never
even thought of before. I have found my passion in
Linguistics, which I started as an elective.”
– SooYeon M., Fort Polk 2010
“I am very busy this spring with
5 classes and coaching my son’s
soccer team. I hope to take classes
in the summer to keep my school
flowing. I am so excited to be
finished that I want to go as
quick as I can. Thank you so
much for helping me achieve my
dreams! Here is a photo of me
with former grant recipient Raniah C.”
– Melissa B., Fort Riley 2012
“This scholarship really allowed me to focus more on
my education, and less on how I had to pay for it. It
really gave me the freedom and motivation to finish my
Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and biology. I’m currently in a Master of Arts program at Johns
Hopkins University, focusing on governmental studies.”
– Courtney S., Fort Meade 2009
“At the end of January I received my Associates Degree in
Medical Practice Management. I graduated with honors
with a 4.0 average. I really appreciate having had the
opportunity to have received this grant. My husband is
now stationed in another state so I will seek employment
there.”
– Valerie F., Fort Polk 2011
d furious these
“ Life is fast an
om
family moved fr
days. My little
this
Fort Bragg, NC
Pennsylvania to
ntly
ce
re
my husband
past winter and
t
his deploymen
returned from
close of 2011. It
e
to Iraq with th
ced
g year as I balan
was a challengin
a
as
e
foreign plac
my new life in a
t,
en
aduate stud
single mother, gr
th
. Gratefully, wi
fe
and worried wi
,
us
tion behind
a year of separa
reunited and is
ily
our family happ
to “normal” life. transitioning back
I love this time
My husband and
t
watch our swee
together as we
”
little boy grow.
rt Rucker 2010
Fo
– Lindsey T.,
Lindsey T.
speaks at a
Foundation
event on
behalf of
military
spouses
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Foundation Scholar Presentation
by Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park, July 2012
In July 2012, the Foundation invited the 2012 Our Future Scholars and the graduating class of 2012 to join them
in Boston. The Foundation held a college orientation for the incoming class and a recognition ceremony for the
outgoing seniors. What a joyous time. The event included two days of academic preparation, an awards luncheon,
a graduation ceremony and an evening as the guests of The Red Sox Foundation at Fenway Park. The students
were invited onto the field and recognized in a pre-game ceremony. John Picerne joined the scholars on the field,
along with his daughter, Alex; niece, Jenna; and nephew, Michael (as well as Foundation board members). All of
the scholars and their families then cheered on the Red Sox! Go Sox!
Kayla, Asia, Justin
, Abby,
Rocio and Kinza
Aubrey and Dallas on the
Jumbotron with Wally!
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John Picerne with the
Foundation team.
RUN TO HOME BASE
Boston Red Sox FOUNDATION, Fenway Park, MAY 2012
Our Family for Families First Foundation and The Red Sox Foundation has entered into a partnership to serve wounded veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq, which has lasted for four
years and counting.
In 2012, the Foundation and Corvias Group sponsored the Run to Home Base and organized
teams to run in the race in Boston and at a deployment installation in Afghanistan. Our
Boston team included Corvias Group employees and the Commander and Cadets of the ROTC
class of Boston University. In Afghanistan a small team ran in “real time” with us, crossing
a home plate sent all the way from the U.S. Our Foundation also sponsored a “Family Fun
Zone” at Fenway Park. Our Family for Families First Foundation will once again partner with
The Red Sox Foundation in 2013!
“Thank you for s
upporting
The Run to Home
Base!
We are inspired b
y your
commitment to
our service
men and women.”
-Your Friends at
The Red Sox
Foundation
finish
Soldiers in Afghanistan at the
of their shadow run.
Corvias Group
Staff from the Foundation and
g in Boston.
supported veterans by runnin
r
ily fo taff,
m
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WHERE ARE OUR SCHOLARS?
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statement of accounts
INCOME / REVENUES
Contributions from Foundation Board
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
$
$
625,000
467,850
625
4,400
Contributions, Charitable (Solicited)
275,721
280,850
TOTAL REVENUES
901,346
753,100
Contributions to Charitable Organizations
124,926
42,860
Annual Scholarship/Grant Awards to Students
560,588
549,279
88,993
74,168
101,503
73,975
29,508
28,136
905,518
768,418
39,276
38,694
Contributions, Charitable (Unsolicited)
EXPENSES
GRANTS, CONTRACTS, DIRECT ASSISTANCE
Student Education/Orientation
Fundraising
Direct Assistance to Charitable Organizations
TOTAL GRANTS, CONTRACTS,
DIRECT ASSISTANCE
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
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Our Family for Families First Fou
ndation
would like to thank our sponsor
s for
THEIR generosity and support!
Platinum Sponsors
KCS Landscape
Management, Inc.
Gold SpoNsors
ArmstroNg CabiNet Products
HD Supply/Shaw Industries
HollaNd & KNight Law
Kimley-HorN aNd Associates
Silver Sponsors
Armstrong World Industries
Associated Materials
Barclays Capital
Ernst & Young
Goodman Global, Inc.
J.F. McDonald Insurance Agency
Johnson Controls
Les Mann
MilitaryHomeLink.com
Munie Greencare
Professionals
MoeN INcorporated
Planworx Architecture, P.A.
Severn Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Petty, Livingston, Dawson &
Richards
Star Lumber & Supply
Sea Gull Lighting
Sherwin Williams
USI/Penn
Rathje & Woodward, LLC
RealPage, Inc.
The Brickman Group
Wilsonart International
Yardi
Donors
Byram Labs
CIGNA
Citizen Homes
Greenstate Landscape & Nursery
MasterBrand Cabinets
Poyner & Spruill, LLP
Ron Picerne
Waste Reduction Consultants
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Our Family for Families First Foundation,
the charitable arm of:
1405 South County Trail, Suite 530
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 228-2836
www.ourfamilyfoundation.org
email: info@ourfamilyfoundation.org