ISFAC FACTS: Commemorate September 11 through Volunteering with Soldiers' Angels

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Commemorate September 11 through Volunteering with Soldiers' Angels

In 2009, President Barack Obama formally recognized September 11th as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. As this day approaches, we encourage individuals and families to support charitable causes, volunteer, and engage in other service activities in observance of the anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy...and rekindle the spirit of hope and community that followed the terrorist attacks.

Did you know?*

2,819 people were killed in the attacks
343 of them were firefighters and paramedics
20% of Americans knew someone hurt or killed in the attacks

Independent research conducted in 2010 by MyGoodDeed found that more than 60 percent of Americans today—and 84 percent of those between ages 18-35—are ready to commemorate 9/11 through acts of charitable service or volunteerism.

Are you one of them?

VOLUNTEER FOR SOLDIERS' ANGELS

For those interested in commemorating 9/11 through service and volunteerism, visit 911dayofservice.org, the official site of the 9/11 National Day of Service initiative. The site allows you to explore and support charitable causes of interest, find volunteer opportunities, and post personal good deeds.

Powered by GuideStar's search technology, it's easy to find causes that match your interests and the nonprofit information you find is recognized by the IRS and up-to-date.

*Facts pulled from New York Magazine, '9/11 by the Numbers' http://nymag.com/news/articles/wtc/1year/numbers.htm

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What does ISFAC stand for?

The Interservice Family Assistance Committee (ISFAC) is a voluntary military cooperative partnership organized to provide multi-service networking for training and assistance to ensure Total Force Family Readiness.

Our purpose is to provide assistance to families regardless of service component.

The goal of the ISFAC is to strengthen existing family assistance delivery systems in the event of mobilization, deployment, or natural disaster through the interaction of committee members.

For more information contact:

ISFAC Co-chair: John Hanson

john.hanson@grandforks.af.mil

ISFAC Co-chair: Thomas Slaughter

thomas.slaughter@grandforks.af.mil

Moderator: CW4 Theresia Hersch

theresia.hersch@us.army.mil

Communication Director-

ISFAC FACTS, Blog Editor and Minutes Keeper:

Shelle Michaels

ShelleMichaels@SoldiersAngels.org

(218) 779-7271

Many issues surrounding quality of life and family well-being can only be addressed by states. Across the nation current focuses are being developed in regards to spouse employment, including unemployment compensation for transferring military spouses, in-state tuition allowances, financial readiness, education, and the pressing needs of severely injured service members and their families. Many state leaders share our concern for the welfare of our Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve service members and their families living within their borders, and we look forward to making significant progress in the future.

North Dakota ISFAC is currently focusing on six key topics; family support, educational benefits, license and registration benefits, tax and financial breaks, state employee

benefits and other special protections.

Governor John Hoeven says...

"“Our soldiers and their families make enormous sacrifices for us, too often in what Winston Churchill called “blood, sweat, and tears.” As our soldiers put their lives on the line—and on hold—to protect our country, their families and friends must muster their strength and courage and stand strong for their loved ones who are deployed, even as they face their own fears and confront their own doubts. ISFAC knows that behind every soldier is a wife, a husband, a parent, an employer – a family and a network of friends and neighbors who support them; and, behind them is ISFAC. I have so much admiration for this group. They are there for the families when it may seem like too much; they help our soldiers’ loved ones remain resilient and hopeful in these challenging times. To the ISFAC, we say thank you, for you, too, make sacrifices for our country.”

U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan says...

“I am very impressed with the Inter-Service Family Assistance Committee and what they have done to help so many military families during the deployment of their loved ones. I’ve watched the ISFAC work tirelessly to reach out, to help out, and to lift up those families with strong and continuing support while their loved ones are away. During wartime there are a lot of Americans who serve in various ways, but there should be special recognition of the extraordinary service to our country offered by those who run the ISFAC support group.”

Major General David Sprynczynatyk says...

"My number one priority is taking care of family members and service members.The Inter-Service Family Assistance Committee, or ISFAC, clearly shows howcommunities and groups can help bridge the support to families. With eachNorth Dakota deployment and redeployment, Soldiers and Airmen are asked toanswer the call to duty. The ISFAC, in turn, recognizes and responds to thecall by assisting affected families. Community support is critical inhelping families carry the load of deployments. I thank the members of theISFAC for their commitment to supporting our heroes and their families."

Former GFAFB Commander Colonel John Michel says...

“As we think of the many selfless actions demanded of military members and their loved ones across the globe, the willingness to deploy anywhere, anytime serves as a tangible reminder of the sacrifice being made in homes across America every day. Every deployment reflects the deep commitment of not only the deploying member, but of the many friends and loved ones who are left behind to aid in answering our nations call. Selfless men, women and children who are called upon to set aside their personal comfort and convenience to support the heroes they call mom, dad, father, mother, brother, sister, friend. So as it turns out, deployments reflect all that makes this country great as they remind us of what can be accomplished when people choose to think less about themselves and more about others-simply because it's the right thing to do!”

Former MAFB Commander Colonel Joel S. Westa says...