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Red Star Foundation and America 250 Announce Partnership to Honor America’s 250th Anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 15, 2026 Red Star Foundation and America 250 Announce Partnership to Honor America’s 250th Anniversary CLEARWATER, FL – America250, the national, nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, has announced a national partnership with the Red Star Foundation. This partnership…
Read MoreDunedin Becomes the Nation’s Second Red Star City
City Dunedin Becomes the Nation’s Second Red Star City Dunedin, FL – A powerful movement to recognize and support families impacted by suicide continues to gain momentum across the United States. That movement reached another milestone as the City of Dunedin, Florida was officially proclaimed a Red Star City, becoming the second city in the…
Read MoreRed Star Foundation Announces Nic Vandre to Advisory Board
The Red Star Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Nic Vandre to its Advisory Board, bringing one of the most respected and uniquely qualified leaders in the national security and veteran community to help guide the organization’s next phase of growth and impact. Nic Vandre is a Special Operations veteran, national security leader,…
Read MoreHistoric Legislation Introduced to Officially Recognize the Red Star Service Banner
Today marks a milestone in national recognition for families affected by military and veteran suicide. On March 5, 2026, members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced H.R. 7815, a bill to amend Title 36 of the United States Code to establish the Red Star Service Banner as an officially recognized national service banner. The…
Read MoreRed Star Foundation Welcomes John Hamre to Its Board of Advisors
The Red Star Foundation is honored to announce that John Hamre, one of the most respected nonprofit and veteran-service fundraising leaders in the country, has joined the organization’s Board of Advisors. John brings more than three decades of experience building, scaling, and sustaining mission-driven organizations that serve veterans, people with disabilities, and their families. His…
Read MoreRed Star Foundation Joins the Face the Fight Coalition
The Red Star Foundation is honored to announce that we have been accepted as an official Face the Fight Coalition Partner, joining a powerful national alliance committed to reducing veteran suicide through meaningful action, cross-sector collaboration, and unwavering dedication. Face the Fight is a coalition of corporations, foundations, nonprofits, and veteran-focused organizations united by a…
Read MoreCity of Clearwater Becomes the First Red Star City in the Nation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Clearwater Becomes the First Red Star City in the Nation Clearwater takes historic step in supporting families of military, veterans, and first responders lost to suicide. CLEARWATER, FL – November 25, 2025 — The City of Clearwater has made history as the first municipality in the United States to be…
Read MoreRed Star Foundation Welcomes Bobbi Sedor to Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2025 Red Star Foundation Welcomes Bobbi Sedor to Board of Directors Clearwater, FL – The Red Star Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Bobbi Sedor to its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2025. Sedor brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in enterprise risk management, organizational…
Read MoreRed Star Gala Committees
The Inaugural Red Star Gala will take place on February 28, 2026 in Tampa, FL. Here is a list of committees that we will need sponsors for. Please review this list and then sign up HERE. ★ 1. Sponsorship & Fundraising Committee Volunteers focus on generating financial support through sponsorships and donations. They work to…
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