GIVING BACK
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SEALKIDS
Keeping SEALs & Their Kids in the Fight for Bright Futures
Nonprofit Relies on Local Support to Serve Children of Naval Special Warfare in Coronado & Beyond By Aly Lawson
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ou may know of SEALKIDS if you’re a Navy SEAL family. But if you haven’t heard of them, take a look. And if you can assist them, do it. “SEALKIDS relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to serve the children of Naval Special Warfare. Without continued growth of strong funding and support, the program can’t serve more kids than it is today, approximately 300,” says SEALKIDS Director of Advancement JoAnne Griffin, a Navy SEAL wife and Coronado mom. “We want to grow and be able to help more kids! It’s really that simple.” SEALKIDS, a national nonprofit, steps in to fill the gap between health insurance and public education to ensure these deserving students meet their full academic potential. The military lifestyle can create added challenges for children struggling in school — frequent moves, increased anxiety, and inconsistent service provision at different schools. “Even our bravest individuals need support, and we are here for their children,” Griffin shares as part of their vision. “SEALKIDS has a deep and personal understanding of life in the Naval Special Warfare, or NSW, community and can help their children overcome academic struggles. Our proven programs lead to success in school, which translates to success in life.”
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CROWN CITY MAGAZINE
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JUNE 2022
