| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2009 |
Contact: Mark Leach Media Relations 817-569-2419 msleach@firstcommand.com www.firstcommand.com |
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First Command launches $50,000 campaign for wounded soldiers and the environment
For 50 years, First Command has been proud to serve those who serve — helping hundreds of thousands of military professionals and their families plan for their financial futures. Today we extend that tradition of service by committing to protect our nation’s natural resources. We expect to significantly reduce our paper and energy consumption next year by taking Journey magazine online. You can help us start reducing our use of paper today — and at the same time benefit wounded soldiers and their families — by participating in our "Red. White. Blue. and green" campaign.
For every new or updated e-mail address we receive from a First Command client, we will donate $1 to Returning Heroes Home for the Warrior and Family Support Center’s Therapeutic Garden and Recreation Area. This outdoor resource is designed to provide a place for social and emotional healing outside of the sterile medical environment in which many wounded soldiers spend much of their time. With your help we will contribute up to $50,000 to this worthy cause. Also, you’ll help us reduce our use of paper and communicate with you quickly on a wide range of issues. Please provide us with a current e-mail address through Command Center or your First Command Financial Advisor. To ensure your e-mail address counts toward the Returning Heroes Home fundraising campaign, please respond by July 15.