Volunteers Took to Field to Participate in
American Flag Unfurling and Pre-Game Festivities
TYSONS, Va., July 4, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation, a national
501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, and The 9:57
Project, a veteran-educator nonprofit partnership, celebrated
Independence Day and our nation's veterans during pre-game
festivities before the July 4 Washington Nationals game vs. the New
York Mets. 150 volunteers from both organizations unfurled a giant
American flag at centerfield prior to the game and members of the
PenFed Foundation and The 9:57 Project received on-field
recognition.
The PenFed Foundation is a national nonprofit that exists to
empower veterans as they transition from military service to
success in civilian life. It was created in 2001 and, since then,
has provided more than $55 million in
financial support to veterans, active-duty service members,
families, and caregivers. The PenFed Foundation recently awarded a
grant to The 9:57 Project to support its mission to connect
veterans with young people to perpetuate courage, resilience,
service, teamwork, and the legacy of Flight 93.
"The PenFed Foundation is proud to partner with The 9:57 Project
and we support their efforts to inspire the next generation by
connecting them with post-9/11 veterans," said PenFed Foundation
President Andrea McCarren. "Our
nation's veterans are living witnesses to history and are able to
provide invaluable lessons in leadership."
McCarren, along with future service dog Pilot, PenFed Foundation
Military Heroes Program Manager Rachele
Belt, The 9:57 Project Co-Founder, CEO, and teacher at
Wakefield School Peter Findler, and
The 9:57 Project Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board, and retired
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 John Hamilton were all welcomed
to the field and recognized. Findler delivered the lineup for the
game and Hamilton got the game
started with the "Play Ball!" announcement.
"This was so much more than we could have expected," said
Findler. "We are honored and humbled to have been a part of it
all."
"It was an honor to represent The 9:57 Project on America's
birthday," said Hamilton. "Only
with the help of amazing organizations like the PenFed Foundation
can our veterans and educators model to young people what courage
and leadership look like."
Those interested in supporting the PenFed Foundation are
encouraged to visit penfedfoundation.org and donations in
support of The 9:57 Project can be made here.
About PenFed Foundation
Founded in 2001, The
PenFed Foundation is a national nonprofit organization that
supports veterans in their transition from service to success.
Affiliated with PenFed Credit Union, the Foundation has provided
more than $55 million in financial
support to veterans, active-duty service members and military
families. PenFed Credit Union covers the salaries and
administrative costs of The PenFed Foundation, so more of your
donation goes right to our programs. To learn more, please
visit www.penfedfoundation.org.
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