Now we need others to get on board and do the same! The 2019 CFC Campaign runs through January 12, 2020 - but don’t wait! Make your pledge today. Please include DSF in your giving. Federal Retirees don’t forget you can participate as well!
Visit our website for more info: https://www.dsfoundation.org/cfc
Visit the CFC giving page to make your pledge: CFC https://cfcgiving.opm.gov/welcome
#ShowSomeLoveCFC
Here’s another cool (& easy) way to donate to the Diplomatic Security Foundation!
PayPal has created its own nonprofit called the PayPal Giving Fund, where they are raising funds to benefit charities, such as DSF. When you use PayPal, you can now choose to make a donation to your favorite charity (like DSF!) and the PayPal Giving Fund covers all the costs of processing your donation so that 100% of your donation goes to the charity; no credit card fees! Yippee!
For more information & to set DSF as your favorite charity, click here:
The 2019 CFC Campaign kicked off this week and runs through January 12, 2020. DSF receives about $30K every year from the CFC, so we hope you’ll include DSF in your giving! Federal Retirees don’t forget you can participate as well!
Visit our website for more info: https://www.dsfoundation.org/cfc
DSF’s CFC number is: #96262
Visit the CFC giving page to make your pledge!
CFCNCA https://cfcnca.org/how-make-pledge
CFC https://cfcgiving.opm.gov/welcome
#ShowSomeLoveCFC
They may be small, but boy are they mighty! US Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste recently raised $708 for DSF!
A HUGE thank you to our friend Lech Kazmirski, RSO US Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste, for once again organizing & hosting his “world famous” Negroni Night to benefit DSF!
Lech started this event in 2016 at US Embassy Dakar and has hosted the fundraiser every year - moving the party to Dili this year. All the proceeds from the evening came to DSF and we are so appreciative of Lech for his continued support of our mission. We, of course, also want to give a big shout out & thank you to everyone at Dili who participated and donated to this year’s event!
We are excited to announce the winners of the 2019 DSF Scholarship Award! It was a difficult job to pare down the applicant pool as each student who applied was outstanding in their own way. Nine students were awarded prizes ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. These funds are to be used for their college education. All of the applicants had impressive academic and extra-curricular credentials and are to be commended for their achievements. We wish all of the candidates who applied for the scholarship the very best in their college careers.
And the winners are:
$5,000 AWARD
Rachel Robin
University of Maryland
Daughter of Nelson Robin, Contractor
Dean Sherman
College of William & Mary
Son of Greg Sherman, Office Director
Ethan Sisbarro
Princeton University
Son of Kevin Sisbarro, DS/PSP/PSD Chief
$2,500 AWARD
Jacob Munyan
Brigham Young University
Son of Walter Munyan, ATA East Africa Program Manager
Mira Wroblewski
College of William & Mary
Daughter of K. Andrew Wroblewski, Regional Security Officer
$1,000 AWARD
Hannah Ford
Duke University
Daughter of Peter Ford, Retired Agent
Tucker Rawlings
University of Virginia
Daughter of Steven Chalupsky, Retired Agent
Brock Sotolar
University of Missouri
Son of Jeremy Cheung, Special Agent
Jace Stern
Southern Methodist University
Son of Jacob Stern, Explosives Ordinance Disposal Technician
Congratulations, again to all!
Did you know you can donate to DSF while you shop on eBay?
Visit our eBay charity page https://www.charity.ebay.com/charity/Diplomatic-Security-Foundation/2302744, and click on “Add to Favorites”. Then every time you buy something on eBay, you can choose to add a donation to DSF, as little as $1, and 100% of it goes to DSF, no fees!
If you’re an eBay seller, you can donate a percentage of your sales to DSF! Learn more on our eBay charity page. See link to our eBay charity page above.
(eBay partners with the PayPal Giving Fund, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that covers the cost of credit card and transaction fees so that 100% of your donation goes directly to the charity.)
Such an easy way to help out while you shop!
Our partner organization, DSSAA, is hosting a family day at Ticonderoga Farms out in Chantilly, VA on Saturday, September 7, 2019. It looks to be such a fun event! Check out their website https://dssaa.org/family-picnic or their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/331239451159840/ for more info about the event. Sure to be a good time! Hope to see you there!
As part of DSSAA’s efforts to encourage participation in the 2019 National Police Week 5K event, our friends at US Embassy Cotonou held their own fun race. Members of U.S. Marine Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) members were in town for a two-week contingency response exercise and joined in on the fun! Thanks to Team Cotonou & FAST!!
Hey Golfers! We’ve got some exciting news! We have re-opened registration to fill a few remaining golfer spots for our upcoming June 3rd charity golf outing at The Golf Club at Lansdowne Resort in Lansdowne, VA.
REGISTER NOW for the 29th Annual DSF Mike Considine Charity Golf Outing and join us for a fun-filled day of golf while raising money for DSF. The day includes 18 holes of golf followed by a great luncheon with tons of fabulous raffle prizes. For more details and to register, click HERE.
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As part of National Police Week 2019, and to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty, DSF, and our partner organization DSSAA, purchased and placed wreaths at the Memorial Wall at Diplomatic Security Headquarters.
The inscription on the Memorial Wall bears repeating:
“We honor all those who lost their lives in the line of duty while in service to the United States of America and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Their contributions are vital to our mission of providing a secure environment for the conduct of American diplomacy. The courage and devotion to duty of our fallen colleagues will never be forgotten”
We remember, honor and respect those whom we have lost.
The DSF Scholarship deadline is just a few hours away. All applications must be emailed to us by 11:59pm, May 15 (or postmarked 5/15/19). Student must be a (step)child/grandchild of a current, former, retired or deceased DS employee w/3 years service. Awards usually range between $2000-$2500, and usually there are 5-10 awards (every year is a little different). Visit us for more info: https://www.dsfoundation.org/grants-scholarships
Today we sent a grant of $2,000 to the family of a senior guard at the US Embassy Dili in Timor-Leste. The guard perished while rescuing his wife and young son from a flood at their residence. He had worked at the Embassy since 2005 and was a valued and trusted member of the LGF. Additionally, prior to his death, he had been nominated and selected to receive a Meritorious Honor Award for saving the life of a fellow guard.
We’ve had a lot of requests recently and as such have given out $14,000 in grants to those in our DS “family” who are suffering from a hardship or loss. We are honored, and humbled, to be able to provide for these hardworking men and women who keep American diplomacy safe. Thank you to everyone who donates to DSF - it is because of YOUR generosity that we are able to provide this assistance.
$2,000 to a local guard at US Consulate Adana, Turkey, to cover medical costs associated with a work-related injury
$5,000 to a local guard at US Embassy Lima, Peru, whose house was destroyed by fire
$4,000 to a local guard at US Embassy Ankara, Turkey, to assist with medical costs due to an illness
$1,000 to a guard at US Embassy Khartoum, Sudan, to cover burial costs for members of his family.
$2,000 to a local guard at US Consulate Adana, Turkey, to cover medical costs associated with a work-related injury
A complete list of all of our grants can be found on our GRANTS page
If you’d like to help us continue our mission of providing for those in need, please visit our DONATE page
Our friends at the Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) give scholarship awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for one academic year, and federal employees, their spouses, and college-age kids are all eligible. Learn more about eligibility and access application instructions at www.feea.org/scholarships
DS Special Agents Dutcher, Smith, O'Neil & Santiago hitting the links at the 2018 event.
Don’t delay - this event will sell out. This is our main fundraiser of the year; started in 1990 by DS SA Mike Considine and dedicated to his memory in 2005. Last year’s event raised $235,000 for DSF. With these funds, we help those who provide a safe platform for American diplomacy.
This event is for golfers of ALL skill levels, and is a chance to play at Lansdowne*, one of the best courses in the DC area. Cost is $195/golfer…if you can only make it to breakfast/lunch the cost is $35.
Sponsoring the golf outing is a great way to support DSF. Last year we had more than 100 sponsors, who donated more than $200,000 to DSF. Individuals can become a Hole Sponsor at $100, and there are lots of levels for corporate sponsors. Be sure to check out the sponsors who have already signed up! www.dsfoundation.org/sponsors
We sure hope you can make it. Don’t wait too long - last year’s event sold out in March. Visit our website for more info: www.dsfoundation.org/golf-2019
*This year we have discounted rates at Lansdowne for hotel rooms and spa treatments.
We are honored to be able to help these families during their times of suffering.
THANK YOU to the RSOs who reach out to us and make us aware of these situations.
THANK YOU to our donors who make sure we have the funds to help.
Here’s a list of the grants we made in January:
$5,000 to the family of a local guard at US Embassy Caracas, Venezuela, who died in a motor vehicle accident. The guard is survived by a pregnant wife and a 2 year old daughter.
$3,000 to a local guard at US Embassy Podgorica, Montenegro, to help with funeral costs for her husband who died in a motor vehicle accident.
$3,500 to the family of a local guard at US Embassy Cairo, Egypt who died unexpectedly and leaves behind a family including an 11 year old daughter.
2018 was a busy year for grants. We made 27 grants, totaling more than $112,000 to those in the DS world-wide “family” who were suffering from a hardship or need. Additionally, we were able to provide $23,000 in scholarships for rising college freshman. A big thank you to everyone who donated to DSF in 2018, your gift allowed us to help so many. Thank you! Visit our Grants page for a complete list of all of our grants.
DSF Scholarship application is now available! $2500 award for high school senior who is a child/grandchild/step of a DS employee/contractor (not just Special Agents), planning on attending any institute of "higher" learning (at the university, community or vocational level. Visit our website for specifics and a list of past winners. Last year we gave out $23,000 in scholarships! Deadline to apply is May 15. Award July 2019.
Registration for the 2019 National Police Week 5K (NPW 5K) Run/Walk is open and together, DSF and DSSAA are hosting the DS team. Team DS is traditionally one of the largest teams to run/walk the NPW 5K. Last year, Team DS won the overall race with the fastest average time. We invite all DS Employees, contractors, family members, and friends to come run as part of Team DS. Families and children are welcome and encouraged.
And on a more fun note, here’s a list of DC restaurants that are offering Shutdown specials, from discounts to free eats. “Because some of those 800,000 workers without paychecks now lack the disposable income to go out and eat, many restaurants are also offering discounts to help keep their own businesses busy.”
http://bit.ly/DCShutdownRestaurants
