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The Foundation in the News

Learn more about the Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation and its mission by reading some of the recent news coverage we’ve received.


Media Contact

Alison Beckwith
301-699-0148
media@penfedfoundation.org


Recent Mentions



May 2013

5/14-Guest Entertainer of Night of Heroes Gala
The Official Website of Josh Gracin

5/14-Sgt Shaft: Veteran seeks help for hearing loss
The Washington Times

5/2-Holly Petraeus to attend PenFed Foundation gala
Washington Examiner

  

March 2013

3/28-Purchase Your First Home With Dream Makers
MOAA.org

3/3-Dream Makers Program Helping Military Members Buy Starter Homes
The Arizona Daily Star

  

February 2013

2/26-Dream Makers Helps Military Families Afford Their First Home
The Washington Post

2/25-Grants for Military Homebuyers
Bankrate

2/22-Housing Nonprofits March in Step With Returning Soldiers
Housing Wire 

2/13-Military Heroes Fund Provides Emergency Financial Assistance and Child Care to Wounded Warriors [.mp3]
WTOP 

2/13-PenFed Foundation Sees Record Year in 2012 for Service Members and Veterans Needing Help [.mp3]
WTOP

  



December 2012

12/21-PenFed Fixes on Military Strategy in its Philanthropy
Washington Business Journal

12/1-Dream Makers: Grants for Veterans Make the American Dream of Owning a Home Possible*
* Will be published in the Jan/Feb 2013 edition of Defense Communities.




November 2012

11/29-Grant Program Offers $5,000 for First-Time Military Home Buyers
Jacksonville Daily News

11/22-Veterans Photo Contest Runs Through November
Telegraph Neighbors

11/12-The Election Is Over: Let's Make Sure Veterans Don't Lose
The Huffington Post




October 2012

10/11-Financing for Military Buyers
Real Trends Blog

10/11-Dream Makers Program on Track to Help Record Number of Military Families
Prudential Alliance Realtors

10/5-PenFed Foundation-Back Page Extra
Washington Business Journal




September 2012

9/28-Innospec Fuel Specialties of Littleton Donated $44,000 to the PenFed Foundation
The Denver Business Journal

9/27-PenFed Raises $315K at Golf Tournament
The Gainesville Times

9/25-Golfing for Veterans
Hollywood on the Potomac

9/21-Wounded Warriors!
BisNow

9/20-Virginia Golf Tournament Raises Record-Breaking $315,000 to Support PenFed Foundation Programs
Cold War Veterans Blog

9/14-Interview with PenFed Foundation President Christopher Flynn MP3
WHUR-FM 96.3FM

9/12-Ninth Annual Military Heroes Golf Classic
Marine Corps Association & Foundation



July 2012

7/18-Cutting Back Veterans' Financial Assistance Fraud
Financial Fraud Law Blog

7/9-RenovatingHope Helps Iraq War Veteran
YNN, Your News Now

7/3-Help Our Veterans Keep Their Independence
The Huffington Post



June 2012

6/14-AT&T National to Debut Impressive Military Tribute in DC

6/10-Military Community Honors Heroes at Home
The Washington Post 

6/1-PenFed Foundation Night of Heroes Gala
Washington Business Journal



May 2012

5/24-Who's Where When
Politico

5/24-Hero at Home Winner
98.7 F.M. WMZQ

5/23-Applause for Home Front
The Washington Times

5/22-3-Minute Interview: Kate Kohler
Washington Examiner

5/17-PenFed Foundation to Acclaim 'Heroes at Home' at Night of Heroes Gala
TMCNET

5/14-PenFed Foundation to Honor 'Heroes at Home' at Eighth Annual Night of Heroes Gala
Yahoo! Finance (Business Wire)

5/11-They Also Serve: CaregiversOf Veterans Keep Our Nation Strong
The Huffington Post

5/7-Night of Heroes Gala
98.7 F.M. WMZQ



March 2012

3/28-Wounded Warriors: PenFed Foundation To Award 1 Caregiver 'Hero At Home' Award
The Huffington Post

3/25-Financial Struggles Common Among Military Families
CBS News

3/16-Family Matters Blog: Video Contest to Honor Wounded Troops' Caregivers
Department of Defense

3/13-Video Contest to Honor Home Caregivers
The Military Times

3/11-Foundation Looks to Honor Heroes at Home
Jacksonville Daily News

3/6-Hero at Home Video Contest
MOAA

3/5-Government Video Website of the Week: The Hero at Home Video Contest
GovernmentVideo.com

3/2-PenFed Foundation Recognizes 'Hero at Home'
Credit Union Journal

3/1-Know a Military Caregiver for "Hero at Home" Honor?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution



February 2012

2/28-Nominate a 'Hero at Home' Starting March 1
The Intelligencer

2/12-Job Hunt Tough for Veterans
Independent Tribune


 

January 2012

1/1-2011 Foundation Results

 


 

December 2011

12/28-Flynn: The Iraq War is Not Really Over
The Washington Times

12/23-Ways to Help Military at This Time of Year
The Post and Courier

12/21-Five Great Gifts for Veterans
Northern Virginia Magazine

 


 

November 2011

11/5-Home at Last for Returning Veterans
The Oregonian 

 


 

October 2011

10/21-PenFed Foundation Hosts Night of Heroes Dinner in Beverly Hills to Honor Veterans and Military Personnel
U.S. Politics Today

 


 

September 2011

9/17-Officials break ground on Defenders Lodge at VA Palo Alto Health Care System
The San Jose Mercury News

9/17-New Defenders Lodge Will Serve Veterans for Decades
Department of Veterans Affairs

 


 

August 2011

8/20-PenFed Foundation Receives $2.5 Million for Defenders Lodge Initiative
Philanthropy News Digest

 8/16-'Extreme' PenFed COO a triathlete, Harvard grad
Killeen Daily Herald

 


 

July 2011

7/29-Down payment aid available for military and vets
Ocean City Today

7/26-New Grant for Military First-Time Home Buyers
Realtor Magazine

7/18-Extreme CEOs
Chief Executive Magazine

7/5-A Flag to Remember, by PenFed Foundation President Christopher Flynn
The Huffington Post

 


 

June 2011

6/15-Sgt. Shaft Notes: Foundation Has Record-Breaking Fundraising Year at Annual Gala
Military.com

6/14-PenFed FCU Raises $700,000 For Wounded Soldiers
Credit Union Journal

6/13-The PenFed Foundation Raised More than $700,000 at Annual Gala
Washington Post

6/8-PenFed Foundation: Raising Hope
The Hill 

 


 

May 2011

5/25-The Washington Scene: 2011 Night of Heroes Gala
The Hill

5/23-2011 Night of Heroes Gala
Washington Life Magazine

5/22- Hollywood lends a hand at Night of Heroes gala
Washington Examiner

5/20-Grey's Anatomy's Kevin McKidd Honors Military Heroes
Wetpaint

5/20-Seventh Annual Night of Heroes Gala (in photos)
The Scene Bisnow

5/18-Doing Good Deeds
The Journal Inquirer

5/17-Writer/Producer Mark Boal Honored in Washington DC
Film Festival Today

5/17-Mark Boal: Hurt Locker Healer
The Washington Times

5/13-Giving the breath of life
Air Force Reserve Command

5/13-Website Sells Items to Benefit Wounded Veterans
The Pilot

5/10-Screenwriter Mark Boal of New Bin Laden Movie Coming to D.C. as Awards Presenter for PenFed Foundation Gala
Digital Journal 


 

April 2011

4/6-PenFed Offers MoneyU Education Game for Young Adults
Credit Union Times 


 March 2011

3/5-WTOP News talks with PenFed Foundation's COO, Kate Kohler [.mp3]
WTOP

3/3-PenFed Foundation Donates Touch-Screen Computers For Amputees And Other Wounded Military
Leatherneck Magazine


February 2011

2/26-Military Saves prepares local armed forces to be smart with money
San Diego Source: The Daily Transcript

2/26-PenFed offers military low-interest loan option
Killeen Daily Herald

2/15-Need a loan?
Fredericksburg.com


January 2011

1/21-Daily People On the Move
Washington Business Journal


December 2010

12/25-Holiday giving down
CNN.com

12/10-Volunteers give back to service members this holiday season
GovernmentExecutive.com


November 2010

11/11-In Honor of Veteran's Day: Why Hiring a Vet is a Great Bet
AOL.com

11/10-Honor our heroes on Veterans Day and throughout the year
The Washington Times

11/9-Try to remember -- many ways to honor our veterans
Estes Park Trail Gazette

11/4-Foundation Launches 'Thank You for Your Service' Campaign in Honor of Veterans Day
The West Ranch Beacon

11/3-Virginia Passes Amendment to Exempt Disabled Veterans from Real Estate Taxes
NBC Channel 10 


 

October 2010

10/21-Golf Tourney Puts Military Needs to the Fore
Washington Business Journal

10/6-Virginia Charity Golf Tournament Raises Money for Veterans
The Loudoun Times


September 2010

9/24-VETERANS’ HELP: The Innospec Fuel Specialties Golf Tournament raised $25,000
Denver Business Journal

9/21-Sgt. Shaft: Foundation Raises Funds at Innospec Golf Event
The Washington Times

9/3-Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation Raises $25,000 at Innospec Golf Tournament 
Denver Post


July 2010

7/7-New veterans face financial stress at home 
Christian Science Monitor

7/4-Philanthropy report: July 4 
Knoxville News Sentinel

7/1-Helping veterans on the Fourth -- Private-public partnerships can fill the gaps 
The Washington Times

7/1-Fourth of July Reflections 
AFCEA SIGNAL Scape


June 2010

6/28-PenFed salutes veterans on Independence Day 
ABC News

6/4-2010 Night of Heroes Gala  
The Hill

6/4- Night of Heroes Gala Gallery 
Washington Life

6/2-PenFed Foundation President James Schenck News Channel 8 interview
News Channel 8

6/2-PenFed's Night of Heroes Gala
The Washington Post 


May 2010

5/27-Homefront Help: Night of Heroes Gala
Signal Magazine

5/7-Foundation plans Palo Alto hotel for veterans
San Francisco Business Times


April 2010

4/30-WMAR-TV-Nonprofit Helps Military Families
ABC2News.com


4/29-Palo Alto VA to build 53-bed hotel for outpatients
San Jose Mercury News


4/29-PenFed backs Palo Alto Vet facility
San Francisco Business Times

4/26-Vendor Notebook: Unity Management Group partners with Southwest Healthcare to expand network
HealthcareFinanceNews.com

4/20-Hotel Help
GovernmentExecutive.com


 

Other News

Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation Raises $25,000 at Innospec Golf Tournament
August 24, 2010

Secretary Shinseki Met with Foundation Board Chair and COO
August 6, 2009

Sgt. Shaft Column in The Washington Times Praises ARK
March 5, 2009

ARK Loan Program Provides Fast Relief for Military Families by VeteransToday.com
February 12, 2009

Foundation Programs Promoted by The Washington Times
November 11, 2008

Medal of Honor Recipient Remembered at Dinner
Pentagram, June 5, 2008

For news about specific programs, please select a topic below:

7/3-Help Our Veterans Keep Their Independence
The Huffington Post



June 2012

6/14-AT&T National to Debut Impressive Military Tribute in DC

6/1-PenFed Foundation Night of Heroes Gala
Washington Business Journal



May 2012

5/24-Who's Where When
Politico

5/24-Hero at Home Winner
98.7 F.M. WMZQ

5/23-Applause for Home Front
The Washington Times

5/22-3-Minute Interview: Kate Kohler
Washington Examiner

5/17-PenFed Foundation to Acclaim 'Heroes at Home' at Night of Heroes Gala
TMCNET

5/14-PenFed Foundation to Honor 'Heroes at Home' at Eighth Annual Night of Heroes Gala
Yahoo! Finance (Business Wire)

5/11-They Also Serve: CaregiversOf Veterans Keep Our Nation Strong
The Huffington Post

5/7-Night of Heroes Gala
98.7 F.M. WMZQ



March 2012

3/28-Wounded Warriors: PenFed Foundation To Award 1 Caregiver 'Hero At Home' Award
The Huffington Post

3/25-Financial Struggles Common Among Military Families
CBS News

3/16-Family Matters Blog: Video Contest to Honor Wounded Troops' Caregivers
Department of Defense

3/13-Video Contest to Honor Home Caregivers
The Military Times

3/11-Foundation Looks to Honor Heroes at Home
Jacksonville Daily News

3/6-Hero at Home Video Contest
MOAA

3/5-Government Video Website of the Week: The Hero at Home Video Contest
GovernmentVideo.com

3/2-PenFed Foundation Recognizes 'Hero at Home'
Credit Union Journal

3/1-Know a Military Caregiver for "Hero at Home" Honor?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution



February 2012

2/28-Nominate a 'Hero at Home' Starting March 1
The Intelligencer

2/12-Job Hunt Tough for Veterans
Independent Tribune



January 2012

1/1-2011 Foundation Results




December 2011

12/28-Flynn: The Iraq War is Not Really Over
The Washington Times

12/23-Ways to Help Military at This Time of Year
The Post and Courier

12/21-Five Great Gifts for Veterans
Northern Virginia Magazine




November 2011

11/5-Home at Last for Returning Veterans
The Oregonian 




October 2011

10/21-PenFed Foundation Hosts Night of Heroes Dinner in Beverly Hills to Honor Veterans and Military Personnel
U.S. Politics Today




September 2011

9/17-Officials break ground on Defenders Lodge at VA Palo Alto Health Care System
The San Jose Mercury News

9/17-New Defenders Lodge Will Serve Veterans for Decades
Department of Veterans Affairs




August 2011

8/20-PenFed Foundation Receives $2.5 Million for Defenders Lodge Initiative
Philanthropy News Digest

 8/16-'Extreme' PenFed COO a triathlete, Harvard grad
Killeen Daily Herald




July 2011

7/29-Down payment aid available for military and vets
Ocean City Today

7/26-New Grant for Military First-Time Home Buyers
Realtor Magazine

7/18-Extreme CEOs
Chief Executive Magazine

7/5-A Flag to Remember, by PenFed Foundation President Christopher Flynn
The Huffington Post




June 2011

6/15-Sgt. Shaft Notes: Foundation Has Record-Breaking Fundraising Year at Annual Gala
Military.com

6/14-PenFed FCU Raises $700,000 For Wounded Soldiers
Credit Union Journal

6/13-The PenFed Foundation Raised More than $700,000 at Annual Gala
Washington Post

6/8-PenFed Foundation: Raising Hope
The Hill 




May 2011

5/25-The Washington Scene: 2011 Night of Heroes Gala
The Hill

5/23-2011 Night of Heroes Gala
Washington Life Magazine

5/22- Hollywood lends a hand at Night of Heroes gala
Washington Examiner

5/20-Grey's Anatomy's Kevin McKidd Honors Military Heroes
Wetpaint

5/20-Seventh Annual Night of Heroes Gala (in photos)
The Scene Bisnow

5/18-Doing Good Deeds
The Journal Inquirer

5/17-Writer/Producer Mark Boal Honored in Washington DC
Film Festival Today

5/17-Mark Boal: Hurt Locker Healer
The Washington Times

5/13-Giving the breath of life
Air Force Reserve Command

5/13-Website Sells Items to Benefit Wounded Veterans
The Pilot

5/10-Screenwriter Mark Boal of New Bin Laden Movie Coming to D.C. as Awards Presenter for PenFed Foundation Gala
Digital Journal 



April 2011

4/6-PenFed Offers MoneyU Education Game for Young Adults
Credit Union Times 


 March 2011

3/5-WTOP News talks with PenFed Foundation's COO, Kate Kohler [.mp3]
WTOP

3/3-PenFed Foundation Donates Touch-Screen Computers For Amputees And Other Wounded Military
Leatherneck Magazine


February 2011

2/26-Military Saves prepares local armed forces to be smart with money
San Diego Source: The Daily Transcript

2/26-PenFed offers military low-interest loan option
Killeen Daily Herald

2/15-Need a loan?
Fredericksburg.com


January 2011

1/21-Daily People On the Move
Washington Business Journal


December 2010

12/25-Holiday giving down
CNN.com

12/10-Volunteers give back to service members this holiday season
GovernmentExecutive.com


November 2010

11/11-In Honor of Veteran's Day: Why Hiring a Vet is a Great Bet
AOL.com

11/10-Honor our heroes on Veterans Day and throughout the year
The Washington Times

11/9-Try to remember -- many ways to honor our veterans
Estes Park Trail Gazette

11/4-Foundation Launches 'Thank You for Your Service' Campaign in Honor of Veterans Day
The West Ranch Beacon

11/3-Virginia Passes Amendment to Exempt Disabled Veterans from Real Estate Taxes
NBC Channel 10 


 

October 2010

10/21-Golf Tourney Puts Military Needs to the Fore
Washington Business Journal

10/6-Virginia Charity Golf Tournament Raises Money for Veterans
The Loudoun Times


September 2010

9/24-VETERANS’ HELP: The Innospec Fuel Specialties Golf Tournament raised $25,000
Denver Business Journal

9/21-Sgt. Shaft: Foundation Raises Funds at Innospec Golf Event
The Washington Times

9/3-Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation Raises $25,000 at Innospec Golf Tournament 
Denver Post


July 2010

7/7-New veterans face financial stress at home 
Christian Science Monitor

7/4-Philanthropy report: July 4 
Knoxville News Sentinel

7/1-Helping veterans on the Fourth -- Private-public partnerships can fill the gaps 
The Washington Times

7/1-Fourth of July Reflections 
AFCEA SIGNAL Scape


June 2010

6/28-PenFed salutes veterans on Independence Day 
ABC News

6/4-2010 Night of Heroes Gala  
The Hill

6/4- Night of Heroes Gala Gallery 
Washington Life

6/2-PenFed Foundation President James Schenck News Channel 8 interview
News Channel 8

6/2-PenFed's Night of Heroes Gala
The Washington Post 


May 2010

5/27-Homefront Help: Night of Heroes Gala
Signal Magazine

5/7-Foundation plans Palo Alto hotel for veterans
San Francisco Business Times


April 2010

4/30-WMAR-TV-Nonprofit Helps Military Families
ABC2News.com


4/29-Palo Alto VA to build 53-bed hotel for outpatients
San Jose Mercury News


4/29-PenFed backs Palo Alto Vet facility
San Francisco Business Times

4/26-Vendor Notebook: Unity Management Group partners with Southwest Healthcare to expand network
HealthcareFinanceNews.com

4/20-Hotel Help
GovernmentExecutive.com


 

Other News

Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation Raises $25,000 at Innospec Golf Tournament
August 24, 2010

Secretary Shinseki Met with Foundation Board Chair and COO
August 6, 2009

Sgt. Shaft Column in The Washington Times Praises ARK
March 5, 2009

ARK Loan Program Provides Fast Relief for Military Families by VeteransToday.com
February 12, 2009

Foundation Programs Promoted by The Washington Times
November 11, 2008

Medal of Honor Recipient Remembered at Dinner
Pentagram, June 5, 2008

For news about specific programs, please select a topic below: