What We Do
In addition to our advocacy work, NMFA meets the immediate needs of America’s military families with programs designed to support their financial security, well-being, and quality of life, including scholarships for military spouses, support and skill development for military teens, and summer camps for military kids in areas with the highest financial stress.
Military Family News
More Than A Spouse: A Career Journey Rooted in Confidence and Support
Wykita Burns found confidence in her career journey by embracing her military spouse status and thrived through support from her community.
Little Voices, Big Impact: How Military Children Drive Our Advocacy and Programming
Military children inspire our advocacy and programming efforts. Their voices may be little, but they are a big part of the military family.
Quality Of Life Panel Includes Several NMFA Recommendations in Report Released Today
Recommendations for enhancing military families’ well-being include improvements in pay, housing, affordable child care, and more.
Programs
Most Americans understand how important it is to support our troops. But NMFA believes it’s important to support their 2.8 million family members, too. Here’s how our programs help:
Military Spouse Scholarships
NMFA offers military spouse scholarships ranging from $500 – $2500 for eligible spouses.
Operation Purple Family Programs
Military families spend quality time reconnecting in a beautiful outdoor environment.
Research + Insights
Collecting meaningful data to gain insight into the critical areas affecting military family well-being.