I couldn't wait to show you this photo.
It’s of Josh Hargis and his family getting ready for Christmas in their new specially adapted smart technology home. This home was built thanks to your support and generosity.
A Note From Gary
Shortly after my son Mac's death on January 5th, 2024, I began combing through his files, his Dropbox, his iPad and iPhone. I found letters he’d written to family, thoughts he wanted to get down on paper hoping they would be discovered later. Videos he’d made and kept for us to see should anything happen. Beautiful things that he meant for us to have. I also discovered music that he’d written and tucked away...
Honoring First Responder Families at the Holidays: Snowball Express Part 2
The Gary Sinise Foundation (homepage link) was honored to welcome nearly 1,000 surviving children and spouses/guardians of our nation’s Fallen First Responders to this year’s Snowball Express annual event. Known to families as “Disney in December,” this event is a magical and heartfelt experience filled with community, connection, and holiday spirit.
Dedicate Your Donation with a Holiday Card
Give the gift of giving back. Support the Gary Sinise Foundation with a Holiday Dedication. You will receive a Holiday Card in the mail to give to your loved one or you can select a Holiday E-card to send to their inbox.
The Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast
Join Gary Sinise Foundation podcast host, Cristin Bartter, as she sits down with an incredible warrior and patriot, Joshua Hargis. Joshua is a former US Army Ranger and member of the elite 75th Ranger Regiment with whom he deployed four times.
A Magical Holiday Tradition: Military Snowball Express 2024 Part 1
This holiday season, the Gary Sinise Foundation proudly welcomed more than 1,700 children and surviving spouses/guardians of our nation’s fallen military heroes to Orlando, Florida, for our Snowball Express annual event. Across five unforgettable days, these special families found healing, joy, and connection through experiences uniquely designed to honor their loved ones while creating new cherished memories.
1,000,000+
heroes have returned from Iraq & Afghanistan bearing the mental and physical wounds of war.
By The Numbers
specially adapted smart homes completed for our severely wounded heroes
attendees of our Invincible Spirit Festivals since 2012
meals served to our nation's defenders across the country and overseas
veterans & their guardians have participated in our Soaring Valor experiences
