Timeline
A timeline of important dates
Every milestone below is dated as published on the legacy history page - not reconstructed from article publication times.
Incorporated
Red Star Foundation was officially incorporated as a nonprofit in the state of Florida.
Approved for 501(c)(3) status by IRS.
Red Star Banner was officially adopted by Military Order of Purple Heart National.
Congressman Jack Bergman (MI) read the Red Star Banner and the Red Star Foundation into the Congressional Record.
The Red Star Foundation conducted their very first class on veteran suicide at MacDill Air Force base.
The Red Star Foundation and the Mayor of Clearwater held a press conference to introduce the Red Star Foundation to the nation. Presenting the first 3 Red Star Banners to families who lost a loved one to suicide.
The City of Clearwater Florida became the first city to make a proclamation to designate March 21 as the "Red Star Families Day".
Red Star Banner was officially adopted by the America's Gold Star Families.
Red Star Banner was officially adopted by the American Legion Department of Florida.
The City of Clearwater passed a resolution to designate Clearwater as the nation's very first "Red Star City."
The story continues - meet the people carrying the mission forward, or read where the foundation stands today.