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Paws of War Launches Holiday Mission to Support U.S. Military K-9 Teams Overseas

Austin Tang — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:27:36 +0000

During this holiday season, Paws of War is on a mission to deliver gratitude, joy, and much-needed supplies to U.S. military dog handlers and their K-9 partners overseas

NESCONSET, N.Y. – (December 2, 2025) – The holiday season is a special time of the year when people give to others to show their gratitude and appreciation for all that they do year-round. Now, people have a unique and critical opportunity to give back to dog handlers in the U.S. military who are stationed overseas. Paws of War is on a holiday mission to send special care packages to U.S. K-9 teams overseas and is seeking community members to help ensure its success.

“We are all so honored to help support them in doing what they do for our country,” said Derek Cartwright, U.S. Army veteran and international logistics coordinator for Paws of War. “We know people are looking for ways to support military members, and we would love for them to join us with this mission.”

Not only is it the season of giving, but Giving Tuesday is also upon us, reminding us to give now and beyond. Paws of War is seeking monetary donations of all sizes to help fill the care packages being sent to military bases overseas. The care packages will include sun goggles, socks for handlers, Kong toys for the K-9s, hydrating drinks, cooling fans, booties for the dogs, and more.

Individually, it would be difficult for people to make much of a difference in getting a care package to military members stationed overseas. By coming together to help Paws of War with their care package mission, we can make a significant impact that will be appreciated by all those who receive the items. By teaming up with Paws of War to provide the care packages, people will show their appreciation and support, help them feel more connected to home during the holidays, boost their morale, and provide them with practical supplies. It also helps to create a sense of community between military members and civilians.

“This is a great time to get in on the mission and excellent care packages that they are going to use and love,” said Cartwright. “We invite everyone to give a monetary donation in any amount to help and appreciate everyone’s effort in helping these military members.”

To get more information and make a donation to help with the K-9 care packages, visit the site at: https://pawsofwar.org/?form=MWDHolidayMission

Paws of War focuses on helping active duty soldiers and veterans in a variety of ways. They have helped relocate the rescued pets of overseas military members. They have helped veterans with numerous issues, including suicide prevention, service and support dogs, companion cats and dogs, food insecurity, veterinary care, etc. Paws of War has a large, loyal following of supporters and looks forward to working with new corporate sponsors to support these life-saving programs. To donate to help their missions, visit their site at http://pawsofwar.org.

About Paws of War

Paws of War is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that assists military members and their pets, rescues and trains dogs to be service dogs, and provides companion animals to veterans and first responders. To learn more about Paws of War and the programs provided or donate, visit its site at http://pawsofwar.org.

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The Stewardship Report: Connecting Goodness

Austin Tang — Thu, 28 May 2020 14:21:46 +0000

2020 with COVID-19: From ‘Full Steam Ahead’ to ‘Wait and See’
At the beginning of March, we grasped the global implications of what would soon thereafter be labeled “pandemic.” On March 7, The Stewardship Report published, “The coronavirus is impacting the entire world – including the world of philanthropy and international development. All of our global programming is on hold, but our social entrepreneurial ventures, including advertising in The Stewardship Report and onlining The Luce Collection should not be affected. The Luce Collection will feature over 1,000 family heirlooms in over fifty categories valued at just over a million dollars.”

Orphans International Worldwide’s Partnership with bubclub
bubclub, a sustainable children’s fashion brand inspired by improving social issues, has selected Orphans International Worldwide (OIW) as a charitable partner from which customers can direct proceeds from their purchase. See full story here.

Foundation V.P. Leads Mental Health First Aid Training
Dr. William M. Bauer has become a nationally certified instructor of Mental Health First Aid, a skills-based training course that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses including suicide.

‘QuaranTips’ Launched to Support Teachers in Distance Learning
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our foundation, led by Board member Sunil Herath, has created a website called ‘QuaranTips’ to instruct teachers how to use technology for distance learning.

J. Luce Young Global Leader Publishes A New Book on Albinism
So pleased to get Lina Escobar’s new book on her work with people living with albinism in Africa. It is available in the J. Luce Foundation library if you would like to see it, but better yet, you can buy it on Amazon.com (ISBN 9798613122158).
STAY TUNED! A ‘New Normal’ is emerging and with it MUCH PROGRESS: Our 20th Anniversary Awards Reception at The Henry Luce Room (Asia Society), our World Congress V at Luce Hall (Yale University), our Luce Leadership Experience India, the Opening of the Saraswati Luce Leadership Centre (India), a high school exchange program between our N.Y. Young Global Leaders Lions Club and Jakarta (Indonesia), our Luce 24 Under 24 Awards, a trip to H.H. the Dalai Lama’s Manjushree Orphanage in the Himalayas we support, and the opening of Orphans International India for Dalit (“Untouchable”) children in Bihar. Finally, the orphanage in Sulawesi from where Mathew Luce came has also been rebuilt with our help. JOIN US!
Contributions to the Foundation may be made online at http://tinyurl.com/k7qa4wj. Contributions to Orphans International Worldwide at http://tinyurl.com/qyx6hlf. Checks payable to either may be sent to 540 Main Street #418, New York, N.Y. 10044.

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Sir Ivan and Paul Sladkus Speaks About Anti-Bullying…

admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 12:29:00 +0000

“Kiss All The Bullies Goodbye” is the most important song I’ve
ever released, because the subject is a matter of life or death.
The fact is, bullied teens often commit suicide.
That’s why iconic pop singer Taylor Dayne and
legendary DJ Paul Oakenfold have both joined me
in this special project.
All net proceeds from video views, song streams and downloads of
“Kiss All The Bullies Goodbye” will go to anti-bullying charities.

Peace and Love,
Sir Ivan
Recording Artist Sir Ivan Releases New Anthem and Makes $100,000 Donation in Support of Anti-Bullying Efforts

Sir Ivan – Kiss All The Bullies Goodbye [feat. Taylor Dayne] (Paul Oakenfold Original Mix)
www.SirIvan.com

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Amanda Network

admin — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 20:51:18 +0000

At only 16 years old, a junior, in high school, it was on December 11, 2008 when Amanda Suzanne Brownell tried to take her life in a bathroom at Del Mar High School in San Jose, California. This was a result of the bullying, sexual bullying, and cyber bullying she endured through MySpace, Facebook, AIM, and the 3500 text MESSAGES she received the month before her suicide attempt. Amanda, suffered severe brain damage, unable to speak or care for herself.

After almost 4 and 1/2 years Amanda decided that her job here was done. She was hospitalized with pneumonia and seizures on March 13, 2013, while her parents were in Hawaii on vacation. On March 23, Amanda did not want to be poked and squeezed anymore. She was done and did not want any type of medicine or food. There was a family meeting on March 24 and Amanda’s dad Jim Brownell SIGNED the POST form to not recessitate or intibate. She returned to her LSA – Baywood HOME (since June 2010) on 3/27/13. Then on April 1, 2013 Amanda spent her last 16 days of life at home with her parents, family, friends and dogs (Jack Skellington Sparrow and Spencer Spot Brownell) .

Amanda’s Mother, Ann Solorio Brownell has shared the PAIN of Amanda’s story, more than 1,000 times in front of more than 50,000 people, to educate everyone about these serious issues of suicide, bullying, and self-harm while spreading the message of LOVE for all people and all living things.

We are parents, grandparents, caregivers, siblings, friends, teachers, neighbors, social workers, school administrators, and students.

You are invited to stand against ALL forms of bullying by taking this simple pledge, to join as an Amanda Network Member:

“I pledge to not allow bullying in my presence.
If I don’t report it, I am just as guilty.”

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