An Airman’s spouse donates part of her business’s profits to AFAS
Jennifer Lehman and her husband, Technical Sergeant Richard Lehman, have been a part of the Air Force family for 18 years. Years ago, Jennifer was pregnant with their daughter while her husband was deployed. The Lehmans were going through a difficult time, but they didn’t have to go through it alone.
The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) always stands by Airmen when they’re in need, and AFAS was there to help the Lehmans through the rough patch.
Later, AFAS again stood by the Lehmans when Jennifer had breast cancer. “When we fell on hard times, we received much-needed help,” she says as she looks back on the assistance. This is why Jennifer feels strongly about being a donor, giving back to the organization that has stood by her family more than once.
Jennifer runs an online business selling goods, and a portion of every item that she sells goes toward the Society. “I will continue this with every item I sell online,” she states. Every piece Jennifer sells means assistance for an Airman who’s going through their own rough patch.
The generosity that drives Jennifer to donate to AFAS is a part of the Lehman family core values. “My family is blessed, and giving back is a priority,” she explains. “Giving back to our Air Force family is a priority.”
Whether it’s unexpected bills, a hurricane, or a family emergency, an Airman who doesn’t have enough resources has AFAS to give them a hand. And fortunately, AFAS has generous donors like the Lehmans who give back selflessly because it’s a part of who they are.
For Jennifer and her family, “those who need the help, should get it.” And because the Lehmans are able to help, they do so.
Incorporated in 1942, the Air Force Aid Society continues to meet the unique needs of Airmen and Guardians. AFAS works to support and enhance the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force missions by providing emergency financial assistance, educational support, and community programs to Air Force and Space Force families. In 2021, AFAS provided over $13.5 million in assistance to more than 19,000 Air Force and Space Force families. Visit www.afas.org to learn more, apply for assistance, or to donate.