by CGFAF | Sep 19, 2014 | Coastie News
The fund expanded it’s horizons when we sent a young fiance to her soon-to-be husband’s graduation from Echo 190. Since they were to be married right after graduation, it seemed close enough for us to count her as a spouse! Here is what she told us… “Congratulations...
by CGFAF | Aug 8, 2014 | Coastie News
Two more parents sent to Cape May, New Jersey. There were two dads for two recruits; one on disability with four young children at home. He needed our help to see his daughter graduate boot camp. There was absolutely no money for him to travel to Cape May for her...
by CGFAF | Jul 27, 2014 | Coastie News
We helped a mom surprise her son at his graduation from Xray 189. He knew she didn’t have the funds to travel to his graduation and graciously accepted that no one would be there. Here is what his mom told us about her surprise. ”My son performed in the band during...
by CGFAF | Jun 27, 2014 | Coastie News
With great honor and pride, several members of the CG Family Assistance Fund executive and advisory board attended Uniform 189’s graduation ceremony today. We were doubly honored that Captain Prestidge acknowledged our presence and thanked us for what we do. To make...
by CGFAF | May 16, 2014 | Coastie News
From a dad we sent to Papa 189’s graduation thanks to the donations our Coast Guard family has made…. “Thank you so much to you and the Coast Guard Family Assistance Fund at www.cgfaf.org. Without this help I would not have been able to attend my Son’s graduation from...
by CGFAF | Apr 18, 2014 | Coastie News
We have a touching story about a young husband we sent to Mike 189’s graduation. This husband’s wife was at Cape May for seven months due to an injury. She recovered, and joined Mike 189. Just as graduation approached, we found out that her husband couldn’t afford to...
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