Our Military Kids

Dear National Guard Family Member,


Our Military Kids http://www.ourmilitarykids.org/  wants to help
your family through the deployment of your loved one. If you have a child or
children between the ages 3 to 18, and your spouse is currently deployed
overseas with the National Guard or Reserves, your child is eligible for a
grant. The grants, which can be up to $500, will pay for up to six months of
an extracurricular activity at a location of your choice in your geographic
area.

The grant application process is simple. Visit our website at
http://www.ourmilitarykids.org/ and select the appropriate one-page application
http://www.ourmilitarykids.org/how-to-apply/  Onceyou download and
complete one application per child, send it to us via fax or
regular mail, along with a copy of three supporting documents:

1) A copy of the Title 10 deployment orders;
2) A form of ID for your child - we accept a Military ID, birth
certificate(if Service Member is shown as a parent), or 1172 Deers form
(printout showing dependents from DEERS website is acceptable);
3) Attach a flyer, brochure, registration form or website printout showing
contact information and program costs (be sure to include documentation
showing monthly or weekly fees, equipment fees, registration fees, etc.

Once we receive your application and documents, a check is sent within ten
days directly to the service provider of the activity. We will match the cost
of six months fees plus registration fees, equipment fees, etc. An exciting
notification packet will be sent to each child informing them that the
grant was approved.

If you have any questions, please visit our FAQ page
http://www.ourmilitarykids.org/how-to-apply/faqs.php .
If you don't see an answer to your question, call our office at (703) 734-6654.
Keep in mind - we can only provide grants to children with a parent who is
currently deployed - if your service member has yet to deploy, you may apply
for a grant no earlier than 30 days prior to the report date on the title 10 Mob
orders.

The most difficult part of this process is deciding which type of activity
you would like your children to participate!

We look forward to awarding grants to your children.

-The Our Military Kids Staff

September is National Preparedness Month...Are You Ready?

You may need to survive on your own after an emergency. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it might take days. In addition, basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment, and telephones may be cut off for days, or even a week or longer.

Get A Kit

When preparing for a possible emergency situation, it's best to think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth.

 

• Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:  
• Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation  
• Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
• Local maps
• Cell phone with chargers
• Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:
• Prescription medications and glasses
• Infant formula and diapers
• Pet food and extra water for your pet
• Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
• Cash or traveler's checks and change
• Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov
• Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.
• Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
• Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
• Fire Extinguisher
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
• Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
• Paper and pencil
• Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children