The Robert Irvine Foundation

Robert Irvine Foundation | Giving Back to the Military and First Responders
Today is the day! Giving Tuesday is a day of global generosity unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. @chefirvine alongside the Robert Irvine Foundation team and ambassadors work throughout the year providing life-changing programming for our nation's heroes.⁠ ⁠ WE HAVE A MATCH! Board Member and generous supporters Scott and Dotty Sonnemaker are matching all funds raised up to $25K. That means you double the donation and double the impact. Every dollar makes a difference. ⁠ ⁠ Help support our nation's heroes who spend each and every day of the year keeping us safe and protecting our freedom. It is the least we can do. ⁠ ⁠ Donate now: donate.robertirvinefoundation.org/givingtuesday2024
Robert Irvine Foundation | Giving Back to the Military and First Responders
Giving Tuesday is coming up this week! It is the ultimate day to give and who better to support than those who keep us safe.⁠ ⁠ We are celebrating Giving Tuesday NOW. Donations will be Doubled! When you give to the Robert Irvine Foundation, YOU are supporting our nation's heroes including veterans, first responders, service members, and their families. All funds will be matched up to $25K which means double the impact. ⁠ ⁠ Donate today to make your gift go further: donate.robertirvinefoundation.org/givingtuesday2024
Robert Irvine Foundation | Giving Back to the Military and First Responders
Happy Thanksgiving! ⁠ ⁠ We hope everyone is enjoying this special day with their loved ones, however, we know many military families are away for Thanksgiving and missing important occasions with their family and loved ones while serving to protect our freedom and safety ⁠ ⁠ Today and every day we are so grateful for our service members, veterans, and all the heroes who risk their lives daily in defense of our nation and we are thinking of you wherever you are in the world. ⁠ ⁠ Thank you!
Robert Irvine Foundation | Giving Back to the Military and First Responders
Getting into the Thanksgiving spirit🦃 @chefirvine stopped by Good Morning America to reinvent ‘GMA’ anchors’ favorite Thanksgiving recipes @robinrobertsgma @goodmorningamerica 📺 Link to video and recipes in our Instagram stories! 🇺🇸 Next stop: Preparing and serving a Friendsgiving meal for service members and military families at the US Coast Guard Sector New York with President Biden & the First Lady @uscg @potus @flotus
Robert Irvine Foundation | Giving Back to the Military and First Responders
We have a great way to start off your week...Tomorrow, Monday, November 25th @chefirvine will be on Good Morning America. Make sure to tune it at 8:30 am EST to watch his segment! @goodmorningamerica 🇺🇸📺☕️
Robert Irvine Foundation | Giving Back to the Military and First Responders
@Chefirvine and the Robert Irvine Foundation teamed up with PA Governor @joshshapiropa to host 75 veterans for a celebratory Veterans Day meal inside the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence. Thank you to Governor Shapiro for opening the doors to your home and working alongside us to honor and serve the men and women we admire so deeply. #CelebratingVeteransDayEveryday
Robert Irvine Foundation | Giving Back to the Military and First Responders
Giving Tuesday is two weeks away, but why wait to support our nation's heroes? Our supporters, Scott and Dotty Sonnemaker are generously offering a match donation up to $25,000! What does this mean? Every dollar will be doubled, and so will the impact. When you give $5.00 it becomes $10... and every dollar makes a difference. ⁠ ⁠ #GivingTuesday has become a global movement that unleashes the power of generosity and power is in numbers. So again, why wait? ⁠ ⁠ Will you support a deserving hero today? Start now: donate.robertirvinefoundation.org/givingtuesday2024 ⁠ ⁠ Read More: https://mailchi.mp/robertirvinefoundation/givingtuesday1st-email
Robert Irvine Foundation | Giving Back to the Military and First Responders
A sweet moment on the field during the Salute to Service night @philadelphiaeagles where the RIF team was joined by the family of one of our iBot recipients and RIF Ambassadors, Marine Corps veteran Chris Kaag. Chris’ wife Gretchen and son Carter attended on his behalf. During an on-field ceremony, Chris was recognized for the work he does with his own foundation, the IM ABLE Foundation which helps individuals living with disabilities to lead an active and empowered life through inclusive fitness @imablefdn. During the game, the Robert Irvine Foundation presented Chris’ son Carter with a scholarship toward his college education. An impactful moment for this deserving military family. Keep up the good work, @chriskaag!
Robert Irvine Foundation | Giving Back to the Military and First Responders
Today marks the 249th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, formally established as the Continental Marines on November 10, 1775. ⁠ ⁠ Did you know that each year since 1925 the birthday has been celebrated with a Marine Corps Ball with an over-the-top cake cutting ceremony? By tradition, the first slice of cake is given to the guest of honor. The second piece to the oldest Marine present, who in turn hands it off to the youngest Marine present, symbolizing the old and experienced Marines passing their knowledge to the new generation of Marines. 🎂🎂 To many more, Marines!
Robert Irvine Foundation | Giving Back to the Military and First Responders
RIF President Judith Otter joined board member Ramón "CZ" Colón-López @therealczcolonlopez along with RIF's VP of Strategic Initiatives Caroline Ketzler Hunter on a trip to Puerto Rico to visit the Puerto Rico Youth ChalleNGe Academy to meet with the local National Guard to plan an upcoming event. The Puerto Rico Youth ChalleNGe Academy is an educational alternative that is sponsored by the National Guard with a mission to intervene in the life of at-risk youth who are high school dropouts and produce graduates with the values, skills, education and self-discipline necessary to succeed as adults and become productive law abiding citizens. @challenge_pr ⁠ ⁠ Stay tuned to learn more about our upcoming work together 😉
Robert Irvine Foundation | Giving Back to the Military and First Responders
Meet Army Veteran Karen Risser (on the right), soon to be our most recent iBot recipient. Karen will have more freedom with this unique device which will help her further her work as an Independent Living/peer Specialist and a Behavior Specialist, where she helps those with disabilities. It is a privilege to be able to support our veterans and help them improve their lives. Since 2020, we are proud to say that as of today, the Robert Irvine Foundation has changed the lives of over 20 heroes through our iBot program since 2020. Thank you to @sunbeltrentals for providing a grant to fund this lifechanging iBot for Karen.⁠ ⁠ For more info on our iBot program visit our website, https://robertirvinefoundation.org/wellnessprogram/
Robert Irvine Foundation | Giving Back to the Military and First Responders
Today we celebrate National First Responders Day. This day honors the brave men and women who are the first to arrive at an emergency, including Firefighters, Police Officers, EMTs, Paramedics, and 911 operators. Thank you for all you do to keep us healthy and protected! We honor and support these noble people in our communities who would risk their lives to save yours.
Robert Irvine Foundation | Giving Back to the Military and First Responders
We are always grateful for your donations. If you are a federal employee or retiree, please consider donating to the Robert Irvine Foundation through this year's CFC Campaign by signing up before January. ⁠ ⁠ If you are eligible to donate, we truly appreciate your support! Learn more at GiveCFC.org and make sure to look us up with our CFC number #59914. Thank you!
Robert Irvine Foundation | Giving Back to the Military and First Responders
Over half of those who die by suicide do not have a known mental illness. We are fighting to reach more veterans every single day. Check in on those around you and share this post with someone who may need it today. @wefacethefight #facethefight⁠ ⁠ If you or someone you know is struggling upon returning home and needs immediate, professional help–call the Suicide and Crisis Hotline 988 and press 1 for veteran support or visit the website to talk with a VA responder. More resources: https://wefacethefight.org/
Robert Irvine Foundation | Giving Back to the Military and First Responders
Today marks the US Navy's 249th Birthday. We celebrate the @usnavy by promoting pride and professionalism in the naval service and enhancing the appreciation of Navy heritage. The Continental Congress established the US Navy in 1775 when it was first known as the Continental Navy. @chefirvine always feels at home with the sailors being a veteran of the British Royal Navy himself and now a proud US Citizen and supporter of the US Navy.