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By Red Star News | October 30, 2026
Red Star Foundation and Operator Relief Fund each receive $7,500 as SECAF brings the government contracting community together to support those who serve and their families.
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By Red Star News | October 15, 2026
The Red Star Service Banner Act, H.R. 7815, is gaining major bipartisan momentum in Congress, with 35 House cosponsors now joining Rep. Jack Bergman in the effort to establish national recognition for families of current military members, veterans and first responders lost to suicide.
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Veteran Suicide
By Red Star News | Updated October 13, 2026
VA reports 6,488 Veterans died by suicide in 2024. America’s Warrior Partnership research raises a troubling question: Could the true toll of Veteran suicide and self-injury deaths exceed 16,000 annually?
Read the VA Veteran Suicide Report Overview
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By Red Star Foundation | October 7, 2026
Panel challenges long-held veteran suicide statistics and calls for earlier intervention, greater family involvement and stronger collaboration across the veteran community.
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NewsPress Release
By Red Star Foundation | September 22, 2026
Red Star Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Darran Brown, Founder and CEO of Go Charity, to its Advisory Board.
Read: Red Star Foundation Names Go Charity Founder Darran Brown to Advisory Board
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By Red Star Foundation | August 12, 2026
Veteran and military-focused storyteller brings nearly two decades of experience in strategic communications, filmmaking, fundraising, and nonprofit leadership to Red Star Foundation.
Read: Bob Vincent Joins Red Star Foundation Board of Advisors
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By Red Star Foundation | July 22, 2026
Red Star Foundation is proud to announce that Colonel Kris Saling, U.S. Army Retired, has joined our Board of Advisors.
Read: Red Star Foundation Welcomes Colonel Kris Saling to Its Board of Advisors
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By Red Star Foundation | June 26, 2026
Nationally recognized resilience trainer, Red Star Wife, and co-creator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline joins Red Star Foundation to help honor and support families impacted by military, veteran, and first…
Read: Kristen Christy, Co-Creator of the 988 Hotline Joins the Red Star Family Ambassadors
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By Red Star Foundation | May 30, 2026
The Red Star Foundation is proud to announce that Dr. Kent A. Corso, PsyD, BCBA-D, has joined the organization’s Board of Advisors as a suicidologist, bringing more than two decades of national and international…
Read: Red Star Foundation Welcomes Dr. Kent A. Corso to Board of Advisors as Suicidologist
Press Release
By Red Star Foundation | May 15, 2026
Red Star Foundation and America 250 Announce Partnership to Honor America’s 250th Anniversary
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News
By Red Star Foundation | April 12, 2026
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…
Read: Dunedin Becomes the Nation’s Second Red Star City
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By Red Star Foundation | April 8, 2026
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…
Read: Red Star Foundation Announces Nic Vandre to Advisory Board
News
By Red Star Foundation | Updated October 15, 2026
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…
Read: Historic Legislation Introduced to Officially Recognize the Red Star Service Banner
Press Release
By Red Star Foundation | January 16, 2026
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.
Read: Red Star Foundation Welcomes John Hamre to Its Board of Advisors
News
By Red Star Foundation | December 16, 2025
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…
Read: Red Star Foundation Joins the Face the Fight Coalition
Press Release
By Red Star Foundation | November 25, 2025
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.
Read: City of Clearwater Becomes the First Red Star City in the Nation
Press Release
By Red Star Foundation | September 7, 2025
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…
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By Red Star Foundation | August 29, 2025
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.
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By Red Star Foundation | August 29, 2025
On August 7, 2024, the Red Star Foundation was born from heartbreak. Out of the pain of losing heroes to suicide came a mission of hope, purpose and action. Today, on our first birthday, we look back at what has been…
Read: Today Red Star Turns One Year Old!
Press Release
By Red Star Foundation | May 28, 2025
The Red Star Foundation is proud to announce that its team, the “Red Star Ruckers”, will be participating in the upcoming Defender 5K, a powerful community event dedicated to raising awareness and support for…
Read: Red Star Foundation’s “Red Star Ruckers” Join the Fight Against Military Suicide at the Defender 5K
News
By Red Star Foundation | May 2, 2025
The Red Star Banner stands as a solemn and powerful tribute to military personnel, veterans and first responders who have died by suicide. Just as the Gold Star honors those lost in combat, the Red Star gives voice…
Read: Red Star Banner: Honoring Lives, Healing Families, and Ending Stigma
News
By Red Star Foundation | March 31, 2025
For generations, Gold Star Moms have been recognized as mothers who have lost a child in military service, their grief acknowledged by a nation that understands their sacrifice. But there exists another group of…
Read: Red Star Moms: Honoring the Mothers of Military, Veteran, and First Responder Suicide Loss
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By Red Star Foundation | Updated October 15, 2026
Washington, D.C. – January 28, 2025 – U.S. Congressman Jack Bergman, a retired Marine Corps Lieutenant General and representative from Michigan, formally recognized the Red Star Service Banner and the Red Star…
Read: Congressman Jack Bergman Honors Red Star Service Banner and Red Star Foundation in Congressional Record
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By Red Star Foundation | March 1, 2025
Nashville, TN – February 21, 2025 – The Red Star Foundation made a profound impact at the Over, Never Out conference by presenting four Red Star Service Banners and Pins to Red Star Wives; women who have lost their…
Read: Red Star Foundation Honors Red Star Wives in Nashville
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By Red Star Foundation | February 17, 2025
Nashville, TN – February 21, 2025 – The Red Star Foundation is honored to participate in The Over, Never Out conference and private concert for military members and veterans on February 21 in Nashville, TN. This…
Read: Red Star Foundation to Present at “The Over, Never Out” Conference and Private Concert in Nashville
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By Red Star Foundation | January 16, 2025
RED STAR FOUNDATION TO HOST PRESS CONFERENCE ON FIGHT AGAINST MILITARY, VETERAN, AND FIRST RESPONDER SUICIDES
Read: Red Star Foundation Press Conference | Fight Against Military, Veteran and First Responder Suicides
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By Red Star Foundation | January 3, 2025
The Red Star Foundation is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, the leading source of nonprofit information. This recognition highlights the foundation’s…
Read: Red Star Foundation Goes Platinum
NewsNewsletter
By Red Star Foundation | October 25, 2024
The Red Star Foundation, an I.R.S. approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting families impacted by veteran and first responder suicides, has officially launched its website. Marking a significant step in…
Read: Red Star Foundation Launches New Website
NewsletterPress Release
By Red Star Foundation | October 13, 2024
Red Star Foundation Press Release Clearwater, FL – The Red Star Foundation, a newly registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Clearwater, Florida, has officially launched with a mission dedicated to…
Read: Red Star Foundation Launches to Support Families of Veteran and First Responder Suicides