By Venus Doan My name is Venus Doan, an active duty US Marine Corps spouse and a Real Estate Broker. Today I am honored to share the story of my husband, Colonel Jackson Trung Doan. He was born May of 1973 in Saigon, Vietnam. Jackson’s grandfather was a general contractor for governmental construction. His mother […]
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SFI is Hiring an Interim Executive Director
Secure Families Initiative is looking for a talented individual to lead our organization as an Interim Executive Director. Overall, we seek someone who can adopt the role of team leader and feel comfortable representing the organization to external partners.
SFI to Testify Before House Committee on Preventing Domestic Violent Extremism
Secure Families Initiative will testify during a House Veterans’ Affairs Committee investigative hearing entitled: “Helping Veterans Thrive: The Importance of Peer Support In Preventing Domestic Violent Extremism.”
Everything You Want to Know About Military Voting
Early in the 2022 primary election cycle, the Military Vote Coalition hosted a Q&A with the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) to answer military voters’ most common and pressing questions about registering to vote and casting their ballots.
Military Voter Survey Results + How the Findings Inform our Work
By: Janessa Schilmoeller At Secure Families Initiative, we are dedicated to elevating the stories of military partners and family members on policy matters that impact our community – especially foreign policy. A critical part of making sure our voices get heard begins at the ballot box.
How to Support Ukraine and Ukrainian Refugees
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been unsettling and disturbing to witness. While most of us are half a world away, there are small acts we can all take today to support the defense of Ukraine and its people.
The Intersection of SFI Priorities and Anti-Racism
In honor of Black History Month, throughout February we have explored the intersection between SFI’s policy priorities and our commitment to anti-racism. We are committed to building our advocacy and our work within this context year-round.
SFI Statement On the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Today we are heartbroken for the people of Ukraine, and all those suffering from Russia’s unnecessary and unprovoked war of aggression. We stand united with Ukraine and our NATO allies and strongly condemn Russia’s clear violation of international law.
SFI Statement on U.S. Deployments Near Ukraine
On Wednesday, February 2nd 2022, the United States ordered the deployment of 3,000 troops to NATO-allied countries Poland, Germany, and Romania in response to Russia’s increased aggression along their border with Ukraine.
Sign Up for Custom Election Reminders
Your calendar is already overloaded and overwhelming. It’s nearly impossible to remember voter dates – trust us, we know! That’s why we’re excited to share this awesome deadline reminder tool so you never miss a voting date again.