Click on image
"Charity begins at home, but should
not end there."
Thomas Fuller
|
|
|
Who We Are
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE,
a California based 501(c) 3 non-profit organization,
is proud
to serve the brave men and women
of the military and their families.
Since its establishment in 2005,
FREEDOM
IS NOT FREE
has raised funds to serve,support, and increase awareness
with
the aim of easing our heroes' and their families' burdens.
We have assisted
with travel expenses for families of fallen heroes;
purchased "burn-beds" for road
side bomb victims; helped to refurbish the
Wounded Warrior Barracks at Camp Pendleton, CA;arranged the venue and
accommodations for a surviving spouse conference; allocated
funds for the
purchase of equipment to convert conventional clothing into burn victim
"tear-aways";
provided logistical assistance and funding for the renovation of
a
brain trauma center
on Camp Pendleton; and provided funds for living expenses
for
recovering
warriors and their families facing extreme financial hardship.
Aiding Wounded Troops, their Families and the Families
of the Fatally Wounded |
|
|
Why Freedom Is Not Free was established - a Brief History
The U.S.
led invasion of Iraq, and the military efforts in Afghanistan to uproot the terrorist
infrastructure, made headlines from the start. By 2005, however, casualty reports
were barely making page six news. The American public had settled back into the
mundane routine of daily life. In Iraq and Afghanistan, however, injuries and fatalities
were mounting daily. More… |
The Patriot Advisory Board The Patriot Advisory Board serves as
an advisory body to FREEDOM IS NOT FREE's management. It assists in the promotion
of FREEDOM IS NOT FREE programs, initiatives and fund raising activities. The Patriot
Board is comprised of a diverse group of individuals with complementary personal
and professional backgrounds, skill-sets and experience. All Board members share
the passion for the mission and the willingness to make a difference.
More… |
|
Purple Heart Advisory Board The role of the Purple Heart Advisory
Board is to facilitate the best possible allocation of funds to serve the mission.
The Purple Heart Advisory Board is comprised of active duty and veteran Purple Heart
recipients and their survivors. The Board, made up of “those who have been there,”
determines how the funds are allocated in order to respond to those most in need
of support. More… |
Staff The FREEDOM IS NOT FREE staff is comprised of a small group
of dedicated and committed individuals. Each one has been carefully selected and
brings a unique set of skills contributing to the overall lean structure and smoother
operation of the organization. Read their bios and feel free to contact them with
your questions, ideas or concerns. More… |
|
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Get answers to your questions.
Is FREEDOM IS NOT FREE a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization? Why was "FREEDOM IS
NOT FREE" (FINF) established? How did FREEDOM IS NOT FREE get started and by whom?
Where does the money go? More… |
Financials Please contact us for our 2005 and 2006 990 tax returns.
More…
|
|
Privacy & Security FREEDOM IS NOT FREE, Inc. is a licensee
of the TRUSTe Privacy Program. TRUSTe is an independent, non-profit organization
whose mission is to build user's trust and confidence in the Internet by promoting
the use of fair information practices. This privacy statement covers the site freedomisnotfree.com,
shopping.freedomisnotfree.com, and www.freedomisnotfree.com.
More… |
|
|