Home Depot Foundation Accepting Applications for 2012 Community Impact Grants Program

Grants of up to $5,000 in the form of Home Depot gift cards
Deadline: August 13, 2012

The Home Depot Foundation, a philanthropic vehicle of Home Depot, has announced that it is accepting applications for its Community Impact Grants Program from nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and public service agencies in the United States that are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their communities.

Given the realities of the current housing market, the foundation is prioritizing projects that help military veterans stay in their homes comfortably. More competitive grant proposals will specifically identify projects for veterans and will include housing repairs, modifications and weatherization work. Click here for more information and to apply.

American Wanderer

Session I – June 26-July 9

Session II – July 10-23

Session III – July 24-August 6

Session IV – August 7-20

Summer Camp has openings and scholarship funds available for military youth from across the U.S. who want to explore our National Parks this summer. They offer unique 2 week camp sessions exploring over 34 parks in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. Currently American Wanderer Summer Camp has openings available to middle and high school aged children (11-17) from all branches of the military and the Coast Guard. Click here for more information, to register and apply for scholarship funds.

Warrior Teen Weekend

June 21-24, 2012; Anville, Pa.

25 direct dependent Pennsylvania military teens, age 13-17, from all branches of service will be given the opportunity to explore the training facilities used by Pennsylvania's Warriors on June 22. On June 23 you will tour Philadelphia’s historical sites while making life long friendships with other military teens. Click here for more information and to register.

BrainLineMilitary.org

This new online resource helps service members and veterans with brain injury and their families. The website, www.BrainLineMilitary.org, provides military-specific information and resources on traumatic brain injury from interviews with medical experts about diagnosis and treatment for TBI and PTSD to personal stories by service members or veterans who have learned from having their own brain injury.