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- Military and Family [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1711648806150{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”4146″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3415″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1711648867950{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Fort Meade is home to more than 64,000 dedicated men and women who are on the frontlines of a global battle in cyber space and beyond. Our national defense depends on the health and wellbeing of these valued individuals. The Fort Meade Alliance and the Fort Meade Alliance Foundation, together with the Garrison, are focused on the five pillars of resiliency: emotional, physical, social, family and spiritual, as well as providing service personnel, their spouses and the DoD community with vital resources to help them thrive.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”About the 5 Pillars of Resiliency” style=”custom” custom_background=”#193059″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”left” css_animation=”none” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ffmafdpd.wpengine.com%2Fthe-5-pillars-of-resiliency%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”black”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1711731363517{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Our Efforts” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23193059″ google_fonts=”font_family:Merriweather%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3419″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Education and Resiliency Center” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23193059″ google_fonts=”font_family:Merriweather%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]The Fort Meade Alliance and the Fort Meade Alliance Foundation successfully raised $5.3 million for the construction of the Education and Resiliency Center at Kuhn Hall — which is a centralized location of information, programming and services for our Fort Meade community. Since opening in November 2022, it was clear that a coordination of internal and external resources was needed to help Fort Meade service personnel, their families and the DoD actively use available resources.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”About Kuhn Hall” style=”custom” custom_background=”#193059″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ffmafdpd.wpengine.com%2Fabout-kuhn-hall%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”black” css=”.vc_custom_1633971136903{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4148″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.ftmeaderesiliency.org/#/categories”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Resiliency Services Portal & Kiosks” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23193059″ google_fonts=”font_family:Merriweather%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]The Fort Meade Resiliency Services Portal is a hub of resources that connects the communities inside and outside the fenceline. The portal, along with the physical kiosks located throughout Fort Meade, are an easy-to-use site divided into nine categories, fulfilling at least one of the five pillars of resiliency. The goal is to provide connections that make Fort Meade feel like home.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Access Online Portal” style=”custom” custom_background=”#193059″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ftmeaderesiliency.org%2F%23%2Fcategories|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Kiosk Locations at Fort Meade” style=”custom” custom_background=”#193059″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ftmeadealliancefoundation.org%2Fkiosk-locations-at-fort-meade%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Add Your Organization” style=”custom” custom_background=”#193059″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ftmeadealliance.org%2Ffort-meade-resiliency-services%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”black” css=”.vc_custom_1633971136903{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4149″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.ftmeaderesiliency.org/#/categories”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Nutritional Cooking Classes” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23193059″ google_fonts=”font_family:Merriweather%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]The nutritional cooking class, Meal in a Mug, teaches service personnel how to make healthy, affordable meals. The program fosters good eating habits, self-reliance, and self-confidence through an easy-to-make meal. Nutritional cooking classes function as potential first steps in combating both Fort Meade’s problematic obesity issues and the suicidal ideation rate.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Learn More and Register” style=”custom” custom_background=”#193059″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ffortmeadealliance.ticketleap.com%2Fmeal-in-a-mug%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”black” css=”.vc_custom_1633971136903{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Our Stories” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23193059″ google_fonts=”font_family:Merriweather%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1711730902255{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Silencing the Stigma” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:14|text_align:center|color:%23193059″ google_fonts=”font_family:Merriweather%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_single_image image=”2434″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.ftmeadealliancefoundation.org/1461-2/”][vc_btn title=”Ed’s Story” style=”custom” custom_background=”#193059″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ffmafdpd.wpengine.com%2F1461-2%2F”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Unifying Our Community” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:14|text_align:center|color:%23193059″ google_fonts=”font_family:Merriweather%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_single_image image=”2436″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.ftmeadealliancefoundation.org/1628-2/”][vc_btn title=”Marivic’s Story” style=”custom” custom_background=”#193059″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ffmafdpd.wpengine.com%2F1628-2%2F”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Connecting with Compassion” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:14|text_align:center|color:%23193059″ google_fonts=”font_family:Merriweather%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_single_image image=”2435″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.ftmeadealliancefoundation.org/2004-2/”][vc_btn title=”Beverly’s Story” style=”custom” custom_background=”#193059″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ffmafdpd.wpengine.com%2F2004-2%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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- 2025 Stars in Service Gala [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4407″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_custom_heading text=”Join us for another epic night honoring those who serve our country and our community at the 2025 Stars in Service Gala, hosted by the Fort Meade Alliance Foundation.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%23091e3e” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]
  Proceeds from this special night make it possible for the FMA Foundation to continue its mission to ensure a thriving Fort Meade Community by supporting military personnel and their families, education programs and workforce development.
  
  Sponsorships offer many marketing benefits for your company, but most importantly support our military personnel by gifting them with donated tickets to the event.
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  Secure your sponsorship today! Contact Donna De Marco at ddemarco@ftmeadealliance.org or 410-850-4940.
  
  Registration for individual tickets will open online on June 10, 2025.
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Posted on July 12, 2017December 30, 2025 by Donna

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