Clark Foundation’s Trust-Based Philanthropy With Veterans Organizations Fosters Long-Term Grantee Success This Military Appreciation Month, Clark Foundation Board Chair, Courtney Clark Pastrick accepted Headstrong’s Moral Leadership award on behalf of her father and the Foundation’s founder, A. James Clark. Headstrong provides barrier-and stigma-free mental health services at no expense to our nation’s military, veterans, and […]

When it was time for Kendra Ohlson to retire from the Air Force, the worry she experienced about the future was greater than she had anticipated. After more than 20 years of service, Kendra amassed quite a “backpack” of skills that she knew would be valuable in the corporate world, but she was still anxious […]

After serving for 26 years in the U.S. Air Force as a chaplain and program manager, Esmeralda Aharon had mentored dozens of senior-level airmen. When it came to her transition to a civilian career, however, she wasn’t sure where to start.

Cassidy La Bouff is the daughter of U.S. Army Major Douglas A. La Bouff. “My dad had the biggest heart. He was caring, compassionate, and genuine,” she explained. Maj. La Bouff lost his life in 2006 while serving overseas. “My dad’s service means everything to me. He was the type of man where if he […]

Over the course of 12 years, Theresia and Michael Ditto experienced the birth of two children and the trials of seven military deployments.