Since 2013, we’ve made it our mission to understand and amplify the needs of military-connected families and inspire data-informed change. This work would not be possible without the determination of those we serve and the steadfast support of our partners. Learn more about our vision of a world where all military families are empowered to thrive and discover how you can join us in the years ahead. #10YearsOfMFAN #MilitaryFamilyAppreciationMonth https://lnkd.in/eHdJ8f4U
Military Family Advisory Network
Non-profit Organizations
Arlington, Virginia 8,104 followers
Our mission is to understand and amplify the needs of military-connected families and inspire data-informed change.
About us
The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) was created in 2013 to connect military families with the resources they need to thrive. MFAN convenes military, reservists, and veteran spouses — some of whom are veterans themselves — who are dedicated to improving the lives of military families. MFAN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building a community of military and veteran families, at home and abroad, who are well-informed about resources designed to serve them, equipped with tools for success, connected to leaders who serve the military family community, and embraced by the general public. Our mission: MFAN translates the needs of military families in a way that service providers can understand and translates services in a way that speaks to our families. We convene leaders of the military family community who, through collaboration with outside organizations and effective communications, elevate and amplify the voice of military families everywhere.
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http://MFAN.org/
External link for Military Family Advisory Network
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Arlington, Virginia
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2013
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1405 S Fern St
#93293
Arlington, Virginia 22202, US
Employees at Military Family Advisory Network
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Restoring BAH to 100% frees up budgets and gives military families purchasing power. In our 2023 survey: 💰Over half (53.0%) of actively serving family respondents reported paying $251 or above their Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for rent/mortgage or utilities 🏠 82.4% of currently serving family respondents experienced a housing burden (spending more than 30% of income on housing) https://lnkd.in/eRbyvjZD
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MFAN is thrilled to announce our partnership with US Foods as we work together to ease PCS strains and alleviate food insecurity among military families. This generous contribution will support the programmatic efforts of the MFANetwork - helping to provide stigma-free relief through our PCS Pantry Restock Box and Instacart Fresh Funds programs. Thank you, US Foods, for "Helping Communities Make It" and showing up for service members and their families.
US Foods, MFAN Join Forces to Address Food Insecurity Among Military Families
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A little preparation can go a long way in an emergency. Check out these resources to help your family weather any storm.
How to Weather the (Literal) Storm
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At MFAN, data drives everything we do. Our recently published 2023 Military Family Support Programming Survey examines whole family health, diverging experiences across the force, and why military families are or are not recommending military life. #MFANsurvey
2023 Military Family Support Programming Survey Results - Military Family Advisory Network
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Please join us in wishing our CEO Shannon Razsadin a happy #MFANniversary! 🔵 🟡 Since MFAN's inception, Shannon has demonstrated an unbreakable commitment to our nation's military and veteran families. She has planted the firm foundation for the organization you see today — helping to create an environment where military family voices are heard, collaboration is principle, and solutions are data-informed. #WorkAnniversary | #TeamMFAN
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MFAN's latest research shows that 1 in 5 military and veteran family respondents experience food insecurity. This number grows to 1 in 4 (27.7%) for active duty families. Do you know about the federal nutrition programs that can help ensure your military family has access to adequate and healthy food?
Federal Nutrition Programs are for Military Families, Too!
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This week, we released the results of our 2023 Military Family Support Programming Survey and convened leaders across the military ecosystem for the 2024 Solutions Summit. Together, we identified the most pressing issues and opportunities facing military and veteran families and built a roadmap for turning data into action. #MFANSurvey Thank you to our sponsors for allowing us to better understand and create data-informed solutions for military families: Oracle Health, CVS Health, Amazon, Wells Fargo, Wounded Warrior Project, JPMorganChase, US Foods, Deloitte, USAA, Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA), Magellan Federal, Anschutz Foundation, Express Scripts by Evernorth, First Command Financial Services, Inc., and UHS. We’re also grateful for Mrs. Christine Grady, spouse of the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Mrs. Charlene Austin, spouse of the Secretary of Defense; DASD Patricia M. Barron, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy; Delores Johnson Davis, Kim Joiner, Rosemary Williams, Maj. Gen. (Ret) Michael Place, Dave Lee, James Ellzy, MFAN advisory board, board of directors, and alumni, fellow MSO/VSOs, and countless others for engaging in meaningful ways. Let’s get to work!
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Among other findings, the 2023 Military Family Support Programming Survey drills into some of the second- and third-order effects of frequent moves. Military families report challenges like the amount of time spent in temporary lodging, security deposits, extra rent, and unreimbursed expenses. Military Times | #MFANsurvey
Do military families really need to move so much?
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