A Message from Our President

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the Red Star Foundation. I want to personally thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in our mission to combat military, veteran and first responder suicide. This cause is deeply personal to so many of us, and together, we are working to ensure that no family has to endure the pain of losing a loved one in silence.

The Red Star Foundation was founded on the belief that no veteran, service member, first responder or family member should ever feel alone in their struggle. Through our peer-to-peer support network, national awareness initiatives, and crisis response programs, we are building a community of support, advocacy, and action.

We also recognize the families who bear the weight of these losses. The Red Star Family network ensures that those left behind receive the recognition, support, and community they deserve. By working together with local communities, national leaders, and dedicated volunteers, we are establishing a lasting movement that honors our fallen while fighting for those still with us.

But we cannot do this alone. Your support, whether through volunteering, donating, or simply spreading awareness, makes all the difference. Every conversation, every shared story, and every hand extended in support brings us closer to preventing the next tragedy.

I invite you to join us. Whether as an advocate, a supporter, or someone in need of help. Together, we can change the narrative around military, veteran and first responder suicide. Together, we can save lives.

Thank you for being a part of this mission.

With gratitude and resolve,

 Jerry Shaffer
President, Red Star Foundation