What Matters is What's Missing.
We are a rapid funding force that responds within hours to help our military family of fallen and wounded U.S. Special Operations heroes who are in need, and provides scholarships for their children.
American Special Operations Forces are increasingly being called upon to conduct crucial missions in the face of overwhelming odds. As our armed forces adjust to the new face of unconventional warfare, it is inevitable that the families of Special Operators will be touched by tragedy. Unfortunately, although the government and other foundations provide some relief to these families, it is often delayed by months or even years, when what they need is immediate relief. Red Circle Foundation’s gap funding covers memorial services, emergency travel, household expenses, home modifications, alternative treatment and recreational rehabilitation programs.
A FAMILY IN CRISIS
The likely scenario of a Special Operations family struck by tragedy.
Tragedy Strikes
441 Special Operators have been KIA and 2000 have been wounded since September 11, 2001. In addition, the number of non-physical medical conditions such as behavioral problems, substance abuse, self-medication issues, post-traumatic stress and suicide have grown considerably.
Help Is Postponed
Families of service members report long delays or issues with receiving reimbursements due to lost paperwork, verification processes, incorrect paperwork and slow response times.
Costs Add Up
Funeral costs in 2012 averaged $8,565 with many families spending over $10,000. Emergency travel is often necessary and housing expenses may go unpaid. In other circumstances medical costs can skyrocket.
Families Lose Out
Due to delays, inefficiency, reimbursement policies and stipulations; families often have to forgo military burials and opt to pay for their own private ceremonies and burial sites. If the death did not occur in active duty, all eligible expenses can only be reimbursed. And, if the cause of death is not service-related, they may be denied any allowances at all.
When tragedy strikes our Special Operators,
their families need immediate assistance
As government’s needs for Special Operations Forces increase, so do the needs of their families. In 2012 U.S. Special Operations Command reported the military maintains 57,053 Special Operators with 60,215 planned for 2013. At a time when the number of deployed forces is being reduced, the number of Special Operations Forces is increasing.
100% of personal donations go directly to families in need.