$400,000 Awarded to Military Non-Profits Improving Quality of Life

Fisher House Foundation and Military Times Foundation have awarded grants to five non-profit organizations supporting military service members and their families. The Fisher Service Awards for Military Community Service provides funding toward innovative programs created to improve the quality of life of veterans.         The Fisher Service Awards began in 1999 as the Newman's Own Awards and have now awarded more than $3.8 million across 215 non-profit programs.

The Fisher Service Awards began in 1999 as the Newman's Own Awards and have now awarded more than $3.8 million across 215 non-profit programs.

"Congratulations to the 2025 Fisher Service Awards recipients,” said Ken Fisher, Chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation. "Each of these programs represents the best of what it means to serve-making a real, lasting difference in the lives of military and veteran families. We are proud to stand alongside them in this work. My sincere thanks to our partners at Military Times and to our dedicated panel of judges for their unwavering commitment to honoring those who give so much back to our community.”

"Military Times is proud to support military-connected families and organizations that strive to improve the lives of those in this community. Our support of the Fisher Service Award is just one of the many ways we underscore the Military Times mission of service to the community we serve” said Kelly Facer, SVP Sightline Media Group / Military Times. "As is the case every year, our honorees exemplify the power of community, cooperation, and innovation in tackling the most important issues for our nation’s heroes and their families.”

After receiving over 443 entries for the 2025 program, 9 judges evaluated each entry based on the organization’s creativity, innovation, and impact on the respective communities. Fisher House Foundation and Military Times Foundation are proud to announce that the five winning organizations are:

Caregiving Youth Student Leadership Program, Military Child Education Coalition; Dina Naazbaa Parnership, America’s Warrior Partnership; Operation Rebound, Challenged Athletes, Inc. | dba Challenged Athletes Foundation; Exceptional Families Matter Grant, Exceptional Families of the Military; Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy. (Organization information below.)

The leading 2025 Fisher Service Award-winning organization received a $100,000 grant, with the remaining top organizations receiving $75,000. All recipients will also receive an advertising package from Military Times valued at $50,000. Ten additional awardees will receive a $35,000 advertising package from the Military Times Foundation to support awareness of their work.

The 2025 recipients were honored in a ceremony hosted by Fisher House Foundation and Military Times in Arlington, Va., on October 29, 2025. Photos from the ceremony can be viewed at https://www.flickr.com/photos/fisherhousefoundation/sets.

The Caregiving Youth Student Leadership Program in Central Texas, supports high school students in caregiving roles from all military branches. It equips them with leadership skills, resources, and confidence for college, careers, and life readiness after graduation. By fostering resilience and potential, the program prepares future leaders. Learn more at militarychild.org.