Blog Category: Volunteers

Home   /   Blog   /   Volunteers

Volunteers

Volunteer Spotlight: Lynn Lambrecht

Lynn Lambrecht is the author of the book “The Living Planner” and has been a Foundation for Women Warriors volunteer for almost two years. Lynn serves as a mentor at our Connect with Community workshops […]

Read More

Volunteers

Volunteer Spotlight: Cynthia Trevino

This quarter, we are delighted to recognize Foundation for Women Warriors volunteer Cynthia Trevino! Cynthia learned about FFWW as a member of the San Diego chapter of Connected Women of Influence, a B2B women’s professional […]

Read More

Volunteers

Our Selfless Volunteers

We are incredibly grateful for our team of selfless volunteers who spent a Saturday morning at our Carlsbad office helping us share our Support Her Next Mission campaign.  Our volunteers wrote over 800 personal notes […]

Read More

Volunteers

Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Givens

What compelled you to support FFWW? “I chose to support Foundation for Women Warriors because they are my sisters. As a female veteran it is my first mission to help my sisters out when there […]

Read More

Volunteers

Congrats Kevin!!!

Congratulations to Foundation for Women Warriors Ambassador Kevin Walton! Kevin was one of the first graduates from the Inaugural Class of Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program. Kevin completed a leadership project that focused on […]

Read More

Events

2nd Annual Climb for Women Warriors

Many thanks to all our friends, volunteers, and Tough Women Only for honoring our Nation’s Veterans during Veterans Day! Together we conquered the Iron Mountain Trail in Poway and celebrated our hard work at the […]

Read More

Volunteers

Volunteer Spotlight: Kevin Walton

In our first volunteer spotlight, we are delighted to highlight Kevin Walton! Kevin, an Air Force veteran currently working for Boeing, is FFWW’s first Ambassador and has done an incredible job as a volunteer in […]

Read More

Pages

  • Need Assistance?

    Here to Serve You


    We understand the obstacles and unique challenges women veterans face and are here to assist you.

    Get Help

  • Other Inquiries

    Contact

  • Get News & Updates

    Subscribe

    • "There are few things stronger than an army of mot "There are few things stronger than an army of mothers working together, right? The San Diego-based Foundation for Women Warriors is proving that. The nonprofit, which was established in 1920, is dedicated to honoring and empowering the female veteran community by supporting more than 1,100 women and children each year. For the month of May, the nonprofit is collecting essential goods such as hygiene supplies, strollers, car seats and baby blankets to support the mothers they serve." Learn more: https://timesofsandiego.com/life/2022/05/14/san-diego-moms-uniting-an-army-of-mothers/ . . . . #WomenVeterans #WomanVeteran #FemaleVeterans #FemaleVeteran #WomenInTheMilitary #MilitaryWomen #MilitaryWoman #MilitaryMom #MilitaryMoms #MilitaryFamily #MilitaryFamilies #MilitaryKid #MilitaryKids #BabyShower #Nonprofit #FoundationforWomenWarriors #HonorHerService #EmpowerHerFuture
    In April 2020, during a routine training sortie, C In April 2020, during a routine training sortie, Capt. Taylor Bye’s A-10’s gun experienced a catastrophic failure, her canopy was sent soaring through the sky during flight and forced her to decide to either eject or attempt a gear-up “belly” landing. Thanks to her skills and instinct she was able to safely land. For her extraordinary skill and airmanship, Bye was awarded the Koren Kolligian, Jr. Trophy, making Bye the first woman to receive the award. Learn more: https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3028894/first-female-aviator-receives-kolligian-trophy/ . . . . #KorenKolligianJrTrophy #UnitedStatesAirForce #USAirForce #AirForce #WomenInTheAirForce #Military #WomenInTheMilitary #MilitaryWomen #MilitaryWoman #AirForcePilot #MilitaryPilot #MilitaryAwards #WomenMakingHistory
    Last week, a group of proud women gathered in fron Last week, a group of proud women gathered in front of the historic 4th Battalion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island to unearth a time capsule that had been buried 10 years earlier, and to celebrate the persevering service of women in the Marine Corps. “I hope we continue to tell the stories to the future generation of Marines...I have a lot of confidence in that passing of history and legacy. Integration is a part of the history, it is now a part of the story. Learn more: https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/3030451/standing-the-test-of-time/ . . . . #UnitedStatesMarineCorps #USMarineCorps #MarineCorps #USMC #Marines #Marine #WomenVeterans #WomanVeteran #FemaleVeterans #FemaleVeteran #Veteran #Veterans #MilitaryLife #MilitaryFamily #HonorHerService #EmpowerHerFuture
    "The Senate voted unanimously late Wednesday to co "The Senate voted unanimously late Wednesday to confirm Adm. Linda Fagan as the next commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, the first woman ever to lead a military service. Fagan is slated to take the helm of the service June 1 in a ceremony at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C." Learn more: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/05/12/coast-guard-admiral-becomes-first-woman-lead-us-military-branch.html . . . . #UnitedStatesCoastGuard #USCoastGuard #CoastGuard #USCG #WomenInTheCoastGuard #Admiral #WomenInTheMilitary #MilitaryWomen #MilitaryWoman #ActiveDuty #USArmedForces #ArmedForces #Military #USMilitary #WomenMakingHistory #HonorHerService #EmpowerHerFuture
    We are honored to announce Adam Couch, Marine Corp We are honored to announce Adam Couch, Marine Corps Combat Veteran, has joined our Board of Directors. Adam is a cybersecurity and data privacy leader who heads Socium Security’s consulting practice. He has extensive experience as a fractional Chief Information Security Officer serving clients in government, military, healthcare, tech startups, and market research. Prior to leading Socium Security, he held positions managing professional and managed services operations in widely recognized cybersecurity consulting firms, leading major cybersecurity incident response engagements, and supporting the military as a defense contractor. Adam is a Marine Corps Combat Veteran who served in various theatres throughout his five years of service. He holds a B.S. in Administration of Justice from Park University with a focus in anti-terrorism. To learn more: https://foundationforwomenwarriors.org/bios/adam-couch/ . . . .
    This summer, decompress and refocus your energy to This summer, decompress and refocus your energy to caring for yourself. Have fun learning new methods to lower anxiety, reduce stress, increase focus, and improve relationships. Treat yourself to free monthly mindfulness & meditation courses, plus vouchers for virtual Zumba. June 1 @ 6pm – Introduction to Meditation June 23 @ 3:30PM - Zumba July 12 @ 6pm – Managing Anxiety with Mindfulness July 21 @ 3:30pm - Zumba August 3 @ 6pm – Self-Compassion August 25 @ 3:30pm - Zumba September 7 @ 6pm – Everyday Mindfulness To sign up, visit the link in our bio. . . . . #Summer #SummerPlans #SelfCare #SelfCareSummer #SummerReady #Meditation #Zumba #Anxiety #Mindfulness #SelfCompassion #WomenVeterans #WomanVeteran #MilitaryWoman #MilitaryWomen #WomenInTheMilitary #SummerFun
    Happy Mother's Day! In honor of Mother's Day, sup Happy Mother's Day! In honor of Mother's Day, support our women veteran moms with essential supplies such as hygiene supplies, strollers, car seats and baby blankets. It's quick and easy. Just visit our Amazon Wishlist to send items directly to Foundation for Women Warriors’ warehouse in Vista. Click the link in our bio or visit: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1TURAO5T1QN0A . . . . #MothersDay #HappyMothersDay #MilitaryMom #MomLife #Mom #BestMomEver #WomenVeterans #WomanVeteran #Women #WomenSupportingWomen #SelfCare #AmazonWishlist #Volunteer #Donate #MothersDayDrive
    Join Foundation for Women Warriors and Prudential Join Foundation for Women Warriors and Prudential for a Prudential Pathways Seminar: Budgeting and Emergency Savings. Creating a budget is a roadmap to make the most of the money you earn and allows you to be intentional on how much you spend and save. Establishing an emergency savings fund will help you prepare for unexpected expenses or loss of income and help you feel in control of how to spend and save with a purpose. The seminar will cover important topics, like these: - Taking an in-depth inventory of your finances - Setting up and fine-tuning your budget - Finding ways to save more and create an emergency savings fund - And more Register today by clicking the link in our bio or visit: https://web.cvent.com/event/9df7eac6-ae2d-4418-b201-8aed6e3feaab/summary . . . . #WomenVeterans #WomanVeteran #FemaleVeterans #FemaleVeteran #MilitaryWomen #WomenInTheMilitary #MilitaryWoman #Military #WomenInFinance #Budget #EmergencySavings #Money #MoneyGoals #moneymotivation #successmindset #moneytips #womenwhoinvest #moneycoach #wealthbuilding #financialfreedom #womenandmoney #investors #WomensEmpowerment