Programs

  • Community Volunteer Activities

    Community Volunteer Activities (CV): Each of the 35 U.S. Branches allocates funds towards local volunteer activities that make a difference in member communities, referred to as Community Volunteer (CV) activities. In 2024, there were a total of 759 CV events across the U.S., receiving $1,409,595 in Branch funding, which engaged thousands of local members in volunteerism and community service. These activities all served a real need in local communities and /or supported charitable organizations such as local schools, shelters and children's hospitals. A few examples of Community Volunteer activities include: building and cleaning playgrounds, creating care kits for shelters, cooking meals at senior residences and running arts and crafts activities for families staying in children's hospitals. The impact of these activities extends beyond our members and exemplifies Foresters commitment to its purpose of serving local communities.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $1.4M

  • Foresters Moment Activities

    Foresters Moment Activities (FM): Foresters also gives its members the opportunity to apply for funding through their local Branches to organize or participate in Foresters Moment activities with the goal of creating family time, which is another way Foresters contributes to building stronger families and communities. In 2024, 416 Foresters Moment (FM) activities were held across the US, providing families with the opportunity to spend quality time together at amusement parks, movies, zoos etc. Foresters allocated $654,822 in funding, which resulted in thousands of members engaged in Foresters purpose.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $654.8K

  • Foresters Care Grant Program

    The Foresters Care grant benefit allows members to enjoy the full experience of preparing, organizing, and executing their meaningful volunteering activities to help make a difference in their local communities. Foresters Care leverages the power and potential of social media so members can share their success stories and motivate each other to get involved in Foresters member benefits, helping those in need. In 2024, over 1,728 grants were issued provided over $324,936 in funding to this program in the US. The resulted in thousands of members engaged in the Foresters purpose.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $324.9K