Today Red Star Turns One Year Old!

Today We Turn One Year Old!

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 accomplished in just twelve months, and look ahead with determination to the work still to be done.

One Year of Purpose

From the very beginning, our mission has been clear: to eradicate military, veteran and first responder suicides, and to stand beside the families left behind. Every step we’ve taken has been rooted in honoring those we’ve lost, raising awareness and creating real pathways for prevention and support.

One Year of Impact

In just one year, we have:

Launched National Initiatives such as the Red Star Pledge, Red Star Banner and Red Star Voices programs. Empowering individuals, families and communities to take action against suicide.

We’ve honored the fallen through the unveiling of the Red Star Service Banner and Pin, ensuring families of suicide loss are recognized with dignity and respect.

Started to build a growing network of families, advocates, veterans, first responders and supporters across the country who are committed to ending this epidemic together.

Created awareness nationwide by hosting events, forming partnerships and amplifying the voices of Red Star Families so their stories are never forgotten.

One Year of Community

None of this could have been done alone. Our first year has shown the power of community, People coming together from every walk of life, united by compassion and the belief that every life has value. To every family who has shared their story, every volunteer who has given their time, every donor and partner who has fueled our work, thank you. You have given the Red Star Foundation the traction, momentum and strength to move forward with courage.

Looking Ahead

This first birthday is just the beginning. In year two and beyond, we will:

Expand our peer-to-peer support network nationwide.

Train more advocates to recognize signs of crisis and offer immediate support.

Grow our Red Star City initiative to bring communities into this fight.

Continue building awareness, fostering resilience and saving lives.

The mission is urgent. The need is great. But together, we are stronger than the heartbreak that began this journey.

As we celebrate one year of purpose, impact and community, we reaffirm our strategic plan: All Hands on Deck until the day when no more heroes are lost to suicide, and no family has to carry that burden alone.

Thank you for standing with us, yesterday, today and in the years ahead.