"Honoring Their Sacrifice. Protecting Their Legacy"
Fallen Heroes Family Lifeline
Welcome
Fallen Heroes Family Lifeline is one of the most vital resources some GOLD STAR families may ever need. Providing emergency assistance and advocacy to Surviving Military Families in crisis.
Too many times, families get lost in the system, or don't fit into the narrow guidelines of the larger organizations they are told can help. Our organization was created out of first-hand experience and personal necessity. This is very personal to us. We fight for these families because we are one of them. We just couldn't allow another military family to go through the same.
After receiving more than 2000 applications for assistance in 2025 - we are working to expand and do much more. We are currently implementing NEW:
(1) EXPEDITED VERIFICATION PROCESS
with the VA, allowing us to help families faster.
(2) WEB-INTEGRATED APPLICATION SYSTEM
to expedite all requests for emergency assistance.
(3) CUSTOM CASE-MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
that will allow us to track every point of contact and every action taken by all sources involved in each case, including all referrals. This new Case Management Software, alone, will increase our ability and efficiency by several hundred percent, even when our staffing numbers may be down.
(4) ADDITIONAL CASE-ADVOCATE STAFFING
We are in the process of recruiting qualified advocates right now. Combined with our new Software, Application and Verification Processes, we will be able to handle any increases projected for this year OR the next.
(5) DIRECT FUNDING ASSISTANCE
For the cases where funds fall short or do not exist for a issue we are working on establishing a fund to provide direct financial assistance and utilize our LIFELINE NETWORK to crowdfund larger amounts if/when necessary.
This is ONLY a small portion of the changes and improvements we are implementing. But everything comes at a cost. We need YOUR help to get these changes in place and continue building a bigger, better, stronger LIFELINE. Whether you make a DONATION or just SHARE our mission with as many other people as possible, every little bit makes a difference.
There is a reason that many of the larger organizations refer families to Fallen Heroes Family Lifeline, every single day. We have been working with many of them since the very beginning. Every year the number of referrals increases by nearly double. They know they can trust and count on us to fight for our GOLD STAR families, until they get the help they need. These families have earned it.
We may not KNOW them all. We do OWE them all!
Our origin story is similar to all of those we wish to help and protect. One of loss
and with literally EVERYTHING going wrong, after. In our own struggles, we ended
up finding answers to help dozens of other families. We discovered a calling to do
more. Fallen Heroes Family Lifeline is dedicated to protecting ALL of our
extended military family to the best of our abilities.
Monica L (North Carolina)
“Truly amazing! Fast response. Really made us feel like we matter at a time I felt defeated. Thank you!"
James A (West Virginia)
"The VA was 4 months behind in my benefits. I thought I was going to have to drop out of school. Fallen Heroes Family Lifeline really saved me!"
Lisa D (Kansas)
“Honestly, I was ready to give up. You wouldn't let me. Thank you for saving more than just my home. ”
Planned Events
Mar 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026 "Expanding The LIFELINE Tour" (National Fundraising Travel)
2025 ended with more than 2000 applications for assistance by GOLD STAR FAMILIES in crisis. It's time to expand. It's time to bring funding up to the level of work we are already doing, with room to grow. But we intend to be doing much more than do fundraising.
March 1st, our Director will be traveling the country for 2 months in an RV provided by Tunnel To Towers and "Road Adventures" by Mark Wahlberg. The Director will be meeting with Local and State Leaders, Military Communities, Partner Organizations, a few Politicians - and more. The focus be on building a bigger, better and more effective LIFELINE for our Families of Fallen Heroes. Look for our posts on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/FallenHeroesFamilyLifeline) or X (@FamiliesofFallen).
EVERY DONATION makes a difference. JOIN OUR LIFELINE, TODAY!
(Nationwide)
Mar 15, 2025 | --- "Heroes Legacy Scholarship Fund"
(Ongoing Project)
This scholarship fund is unlike most others! Fallen Heroes Family Lifeline is creating a special fund to help fill the gap of need for continued education. This will be available for surviving spouse, children and siblings of our fallen heroes. The majority of similar scholarship programs provide a one time amount of $1000-1500, available at a select few, specific colleges. That is where they stop. The Heroes Legacy Scholarship will be available to qualified individuals (basic qualifiers) for their choice of Trade Schools, as well as 2 and 4 year Colleges/Universities. As long as they are enrolled and completing each year, they will receive renewal until they have completed (max of 4 years). We are working with corporate sponsors who may also be providing some necessary supplies for each recipient. Help us to help others with the gift of a great education!
Jun 21, 2026 | 08:00 AM "Heroes Legacy 5k Walk & Run" - Community Fundraising Event
Walk, run, skip, hop or just show up and help out! Bring your friends, family, children, neighbors, coworkers and whoever you can get. This will not be your typical 5k event. There will be Entertainment, Games, Give-Away's, Food, Military Friends & Family, as well as other organizations that work with us in our unified cause.
More information will be posted May 1st. Registration begins May 15th. All proceeds go to helping surviving military families in need, our Legacy Scholarship Programs and things that truly make a difference to those who have sacrificed the most for all of us. Help us show our love and appreciation.
(St Louis / Location TBD)
2024 - 2028 | --- "Heroes Legacy Campground" - Long Term Healing Project
(Ongoing Project)
This project is a big one and one of the most important! Fallen Heroes Family Lifeline is making preparations to create and build an EXCLUSIVE campground retreat for Goldstar Families, Veterans and their Families. A place where they can truly get away and heal in nature, either with support groups or individually. The goal is to give individuals and families a place they can enjoy the land and nature - hiking, biking, trail rides, fishing, camping, trail rides, zip lines and more - without crowds of people who can't understand what they have been through. This vitally needed retreat needs more corporate and private partners.
