Folds of Honor: Scholarships for Military Families' Heroes

Folds of Honor, established by Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney and his wife Jackie in 2007, provides scholarships to spouses and children of military members killed or disabled in service. The idea was conceived after Lt. Col. Rooney witnessed the homecoming of a fallen soldier, sparking a commitment to support affected families. Based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the organization has since awarded approximately 62,000 scholarships totaling around $280 million. The program, highly respected and efficient, ensures that 91% of donations go directly to scholarships, with a recent expansion to include families of fallen or disabled first responders. The story of Folds of Honor resonates deeply, offering educational opportunities and recognition of military and first responder sacrifices.