Casemate

Special Section:
Combined Federal Campaign • 2009

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National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear camouflage. Some wear cycling shorts and jerseys.

Rear Admiral Boensel Praises Local Community for CFC Efforts

The South Hampton Roads CFC was recognized, among a select few, for a 13.9 percent increase in giving over the previous year’s drive.

U.S. Naval Sea Cadets

Cadets have the opportunity to participate in almost 200 different training activities across the United States and around the globe.

Habitat for Humanity

Our lives have changed since becoming a Habitat homeowner.

Boys & Girls Club of Va Peninsula

Through a partnership with each service, Boys & Girls Clubs of America works with local clubs to provide “Mission: Youth Outreach,” offering free Club services for military youth.

Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters

When Cody Matthew Smith was born on July 9, 2007, his parents, Jessica and Navy Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Matt Smith of Hampton, had no idea their baby would be born with a rare, life-threatening heart defect.

National League of POW-MIA Families

Since May 1970, the National League of POW/MIA Families has worked for the release of all United States Prisoners of War, the fullest possible accounting for the missing, and repatriation of all recoverable remains of those who died serving our nation during the Vietnam War.

Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast

“As a Girl Scout, I learned that if you didn’t bring enough water or you didn’t bring enough food, then you didn’t have it with you on the side of a mountain when camp was set up,” Moore said. “Being resourceful and acting responsibly are skills I still use today.”

Special Operations - Warrior Foundation

Special Operations Warrior Foundation Provides Families of Fallen Special Operators with Hope

Community Outreach

After faithfully serving my country for 25 years, I decided it was time for me to give back to the local communities in the surrounding areas.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation

For the past 21 years, military men and women at branches throughout the area have played a vital role in Clean the Bay Day, the annual litter pickup event organized by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF).

Seton Youth Shelter

Sometimes, despite the odds, dreams of success really do come true. Kielin Dunn had goals for his life, but he found himself in a situation that made those dreams seem impossible.

Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad

“The realization that I could do something that could affect the rest of someone’s life was amazing.”

Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia

Having both a blood disease and a severe skin condition would be a real hardship for anyone. But consider how overwhelming it would be if, in addition to dealing with a major illness, treatment, prescriptions and their side effects, you also had to struggle just to get to the doctor’s office.

American Red Cross

Local Red Cross Responds to Military Family in an Emergency

Fisher House Provides Home Away from Home

The Fisher House is a beautiful, warm and inviting home with a very special mission: to help service military families through life-threatening crises.

St.Marys Home for Disabled Children

Senior Master Sgt. John Borden Jr. was at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea when his daughter, who lives at St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children in Norfolk, went to the prom for the first time.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Wounded Heroes Receive Welcome Home, Free Phone Cards

Angel Flight

Angel Flight for Veterans Relieves Crisis for Sailor

The Up Center

Navy Pilot Takes Mentoring Program to New Heights

Child Development Resources

Local Military Family Invests Time, Work in CDR