# Folds of Honor: Supporting Veterans and Their Families

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Podcast: [The Veterans Disability Nexus](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-veterans-disability-nexus-6175812)
Published: 2025-12-30T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://veteransnexus.transistor.fm/episodes/folds-of-honor-supporting-veterans-and-their-families
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## Resource

In this episode, we spotlight Folds of Honor , a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members and first responders. We’ll discuss the mission, the impact, and how veterans, families, and supporters can get involved. Whether you’re a veteran, a student, or someone looking to give back, this episode explains how Folds of Honor helps ensure that the sacrifices of America’s heroes are never forgotten. 💡 What You’ll Learn What Folds of Honor is and how it began The mission behind the organization Who qualifies for Folds of Honor scholarships How the scholarship process works The impact these scholarships have on military and first responder families How you can support or partner with Folds of Honor Real stories of lives changed through education and generosity 🇺🇸 Key Discussion Points 1. The Mission Founded in 2007 by Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, Folds of Honor began with a simple yet powerful mission: to honor the sacrifice by educating the legacy . The organization provides academic scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled heroes — ensuring that their dreams of education live on. 2. Scholarship Programs Folds of Honor offers two main scholarship types: 🎓 Higher Education Scholarships: For spouses or children pursuing college or post-secondary education. 📚 Children’s Fund Scholarships: For private schooling (K–12). Eligibility includes families of fallen or disabled service members, as well as first responders (police, firefighters, EMTs). 3. Impact & Reach Over 52,000 scholarships awarded since inception More than $240 million in educational assistance provided Scholarships are available across all 50 states The organization maintains a 4-star Charity Navigator rati…

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