New York, NY, Oct. 16, 2019 – Air Force Aid Society has been selected as a Shorty Social Good Award Finalist for Hurricane Michael Disaster Relief Effort in the Emergency Relief category. The Shorty Social Good Awards honor the social good initiatives brands, agencies & nonprofits are taking to make our world a better place. While the Shorty Awards have long-honored the best of social media, this competition includes efforts made by organizations to improve sustainability and diversity internally, foster globally-minded business partnerships and increase employee community and civic engagement. Finalists were selected by members of the Real Time Academy of Short Form Arts & Sciences, comprised of luminaries from advertising, media, entertainment and technology. The group includes Ogilvy Vice President of Social Change Kate Hull Fliflet, Matchfire Founder and CEO Chris Noble, Former White House Creative Director and Digital Strategist Ashleigh Axios, ATTN: Partner Brad Haugen, and more. Social Good Award winners will be announced and honored at the ceremony on Thursday, November 14th, in New York City. ABOUT THE AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY The Air Force Aid Society is a 4-star Charity Navigator rated private, nonprofit organization. Founded in 1942, the Air Force Aid Society’s mission is to help relieve financial distress of Air Force members and their families and assist them in achieving their
NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICE ANNOUNCES AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY AS A 2019 WINNER OF ITS “COMPANIES AS RESPONSIVE EMPLOYERS” (CARE) AWARDS OAKTON, VA (October 9, 2019) – Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) today announced the winners of its 2019 “Companies As Responsive Employers” or CARE Awards. For more than 25 years, the CARE Awards have recognized outstanding companies moving the needle to make Northern Virginia a better place for everyone to work, live and play. “CARE Award winners are top business leaders who demonstrate unyielding commitment to their employees and our community,” shares Stephanie Berkowitz, president and CEO at Northern Virginia Family Service. “CARE shines a light on this exceptional group of businesses and the ways they help to strengthen our economy, bolster their bottom lines, and make our region stronger.” CARE Award winners are selected based on their performance in the categories of community involvement and impact, health and wellness benefits, work-life programs and policies, and development and education programs. This year, 32 companies will be honored as responsive employers for its deep community impact, outstanding employee engagement and culture, and progressive family-friendly policies, including: Air Force Aid Society, Inc.,AMERICAN SYSTEMS, B&A,BOWA,Business Benefits Group,Consumers Technology Association,Custom Ink,Dev Technology,ENSCO, Inc.,Evans Incorporated,FlexProfessionals,LLC,FMP Consulting,Fors Marsh,Helios HR,Highlight Tech,Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner,IonQ,JK Moving Services,MBL Technologies,Monument Wealth Management,NetImpact Strategies Inc.,NRECA,NTT (formerly Dimension Data),PagnatoKarp,Perspecta,Red Thinking, SourceAmerica,Southern Management Corporation,Titania Solutions Group, Inc.,TRACE
WASHINGTON, April 9, 2019 – Charity Navigator has awarded Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) our fourth consecutive 4-star rating as a result of our strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. Charity Navigator is America’s largest independent charity evaluator.
Arlington Transportation Partners Awards Air Force Aid Society Gold Level Champions Distinction County Military Nonprofit Employer Essential to Success of Sustainable Transportation Initiatives Arlington County, Virginia—February 21, 2019—Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP), a division of Arlington County Commuter Services (ACCS), is thrilled to recognize Air Force Aid Society, Inc. as a Gold Level Champion for their commitment to active and sustainable transportation initiatives, by encouraging their employees to use various modes of transportation. Air Force Aid Society achieved Gold Level status earlier this month as they were recognized for their employee incentive program offerings including: free parking, a $175.00 monthly benefit, a tax free $265.00 monthly metro/VRE allowance, a $500.00 annual fitness center reimbursement, onsite fitness center/shower facilities, teleworking one day a week, and free Smart Trip cards for travel to the Pentagon to a name a few. “Arlington County has been noted as one of the best places in the region to work and live. This is where people want to be. They want to be someplace that’s vibrant—where they can get to work one way and decide they want to go meet friends for dinner another way. That’s what Arlington is all about, a place where people don’t necessarily have to drive to do what they want to do. We’re honored to recognize Champions that make this possible,” said
Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to supporting organizations that help military personnel and their families, today announced a donation of $25,000 to the Air Force Aid Society to support Air Force families who were affected by Hurricane Michael.
