Our Team is constantly working to update and evolve our programming to best meet the ever-changing needs of our families. It is important to us that we grow with our families and their busy schedules. We know our families face great challenges after losing their service members and our approach is always holistic. We place a great emphasis on financial stability and overall wellness. As such we try to provide programs and opportunities that help our families achieve these goals.
Gold Star/Surviving Spouses Registry
Spouses, we want to know about the needs and challenges faced by your family. Our Registry provides us with that information and highlights other resources, programs, and opportunities, which may be available to your family, especially through our partner organizations.
Sugar Bear Foundation Gold Star Registry
The mission of the Sugar Bear Foundation is to support the surviving spouses and children of fallen United States military personnel by providing career, educational and financial programs to help meet their immediate and ongoing needs, fostering their personal, emotional, and social well-being.
Gold Star/Surviving Spouses (Active-Duty and Service-Connected loss) with children who wish to participate in our free programs, resources and events must register below and provide the required documentation to ensure they are qualified. Each of our programs has a specific application. Contact our Admin@thesugarbearfoundation.org to learn more.
REQUIRED STEPS TO PARTICIPATE IN SUGAR BEAR FOUNDATION PROGRAMS:
Complete the Sugar Bear Foundation Registry Application. You will need the following documents before you register (PDF Files or legible photos are acceptable; Please Include Applicant Name on All Files):
A Copy of DD1300
Proof that you &/or each child (if they are applying for programs) is currently receiving benefits due to the death of the service member.
Make an appointment with Erica Brophy (Admin@TheSugarBearFoundation.org) to review resources, programming, and budgeting (either for the family household, school, or future educational needs for children).
Subscribe to our Newsletter – https://Subscribe.TheSugarBearFoundation.org
Review and Apply for our Sugar Bear Foundation Programs and other Resources – https://Programs.TheSugarBearFoundation.org
If you need help filling out the application, please feel free to ask for assistance by emailing Admin@TheSugarBearFoundation.org.
Financial & Resource Counseling
Our programs aim to provide our families with a new start and stable path after losing their service members. Erica Brophy is a Gold Star spouse, has a solid financial background, and created the Gold Star Family Resources website. She gets it and wants to share her expertise! Contact our Admin@thesugarbearfoundation.org to work with Erica.
Financial Education Employment Program (FEEP) for Gold Star/Surviving Spouses
We are excited to launch some new programming that will offer a lot more workshops, seminars, information sessions, and opportunities for our familes. Be on the lookout for updates, especially with our new Digital Library. Contact our Admin@thesugarbearfoundation.org to learn more.
Educational Coaching
In conjunction with our new Educational Website Subscriptions, we are offering our Spouses and Guardians the opportunity to receive support, training, and individualized curriculum plans for your child or teen using these sites. Contact our Admin@thesugarbearfoundation.org to learn more.
Free Educational Website Subscriptions
We are now offering free Educational Website Subscriptions for our Registered families who are looking for remedial, enrichment or merely want their children and teens to gain some extra support. Please contact our Admin@thesugarbearfoundation.org to learn more.
Free Copy of A to Z Healing Toolbox
We are so fortunate to have Susan as part of our team and we are thrilled to offer a copy of her book and have her leading us in our upcoming Growth Group. Contact us to learn more!
Marine Corps Aviation Association Symposium
We enjoyed attending the Symposium this year and are always grateful for this opportunity to share our work, and mission and highlight our Gold Star Families.
Thank You Veterans United Foundation!
Thank you to our friends at Veterans United Foundation for continuing to support our mission and work with Gold Star/Surviving Spouses and children. We are most grateful for your commitment to giving back.