Again, we are pleased to say that one of the finest parts of the National Park Service, the fantastic Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, expanded its partnership activity with us again this year.  Also located in Northern Virginia, this outstanding amphitheatre and its beautiful surroundings feature the best in entertainment throughout its summer season.  Known for its tag line "....where the arts come out to play," Wolf Trap is indeed a magical place of beauty where one can relax while being entertained by some of the best artists in the world. 

Several hundred military family members got the opportunity to see "Riverdance," "Cats," Legally Blond," "National Symphony Presents: the Music of James Bond," and "The Sound of Music," well-known shows that brought families together for evenings of enjoyment that have a lasting memory.  Wolf Trap is committed to supporting our troops and their loved ones and once again have demonstrated that they are special and welcome them to be a part of the Wolf Trap family.  We can not thank them enough for their hospitality and generosity.

We thank all of our partners -- they go the extra mile to make our heroes know that their sacrifices are appreciated and honored.  From new Foundation family members Creighton Farms and Duchessa to the Washington Nationals and Wolf Trap, we are able to offer just a touch of the "best of class" to just some who put their own lives and their family's well-being on the line for all of us each and every day.  It seems it is the least we can all do.  It is our hope that in the future, we will attract additional partners like these great caring organizations and have expanded activities for our nation's warriors and their families.

With the first Destination R&R program at Turf Valley Resort (Maryland) and our subsequent activities, we have moved our mission from vision to reality.  Now, there is much work ahead for all of us at the Foundation, for our partners, and those who will join us in our efforts to serve military families.  We invite your help and support.

The cornerstone of our family-based program is fun -- but, not just any kind of fun. The Blewitt Foundation -- with your help -- provides all-expenses paid, fun with activities for all ages and abilities. Just as important, our collective support transforms fun into sharing, connecting, and healing for families and among families.  There is no other program that honors the entire family like this -- and at no cost to them.

Our Partners – Their Contributions to Success
The Josephson Institute of Ethics (info at: www.JosephsonInstitute.org) and its widely-recognized youth-serving Character Counts! programs -- available on every U.S. Army base worldwide – are prominent educational and motivational partners in our program.  Information at: www.CharacterCounts.org

The University of Maryland University College is celebrating more than 60 years as the premier provider of high-quality adult education to the U.S. military globally (through both online and classroom curricula).  UMUC provides a number of optional programs for program participants who may want to enrich themselves or brush-up on subjects of their choice.  Information at: www.umuc.edu

And, the National Military Family Association adds it renowned experience as the leading, long-time voice of military families to screen and select individuals and families eligible for the program -- and to help guide the Foundation overall. Information at: nmfa.org

What We Would Like You to Know
The content on this Web site will give you information about the Foundation, what our planned activities with partners are, information about our first successful Destination R&R program, and partners’ widely-lauded and proven additional programs to support our military.

What the program details presented in these pages can only begin to tell you is that our mission to turn fear and tears into smiles and laughter, these wonderful things happen only with financial contributions of generous individuals, families, corporations, corporate and other foundations, institutions, trusts, and trade associations.  At this critical point, The Blewitt Foundation needs significant contributions.  There are opportunities for branding and sponsorships and all levels of support, and of course we welcome unrestricted funds that allow us to expand our operations and take our activities to the next level.

The Blewitt Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity, as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.  More important, the Foundation is an organization that will be there for these families and especially the children who deserve the demonstration of our love.  Please help us help them.

Thank you,
The Blewitt Foundation Team