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Uniting Communities to Strengthen America's National Character_

Character Does Matter
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TMF VETERANS AND SURVIVORS ARE BUILDING LEADERS OF TOMORROW_

 

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Our Greatest Achievements Lie Ahead

We empower veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations.

About TMF

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Why We Serve

"If Not Me, Then Who..."

With a simple but powerful statement, 1stLt Travis Manion, USMC, described the sense of duty felt by service members and their families.

Our Story

Featured Programs

Empowerment Programs

Because everyone deserves to thrive

Our service and leadership expeditions empower veterans and families of fallen heroes to create the foundation for long-term professional and personal growth.

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Character Does Matter

We are building up America's communities

Through character-driven programming, veterans and families of the fallen do more than serve their nation. We empower them to strengthen it, to reshape it, to push our communities to be better versions of ourselves.

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Community Engagement

Real people driving real action

Every year, thousands in the TMF community come together at events across the country to unite communities, share the legacy of character of fallen heroes and spread the “If Not Me, Then Who…” movement.

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01 Empowerment
02 CDM
03 Community

In Communities

We're Hard At Work

  • Operation Legacy

    Philadelphia, PA - Book Drive - Fall 2018

    Start Time: 8:00am
    31 - Oct - 2018 thru 01-Apr-2019 Get Involved
  • Operation Legacy

    Georgetown, TX - Spring 2019

    Start Time: 8:30am
    11 - Feb - 2019 thru 02-Mar-2019 Get Involved
  • Character Does Matter

    CDM Mentor Training - Houston

    Start Time: 10:00am
    23 - Feb - 2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    TMF Local Event - GORuck Light Challenge- Remember the Alamo

    Start Time: 2:00pm
    23 - Feb - 2019 Get Involved
  • Character Does Matter

    CDM Mentor Training - San Diego

    Start Time: 2:00pm
    27 - Feb - 2019 Get Involved
  • Character Does Matter

    CDM Mentor Training - Houston

    Start Time: 5:30pm
    28 - Feb - 2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    2019 Northeast Regional Summit

    Start Time: 9:00am
    02 - Mar - 2019 Get Involved
  • Operation Legacy

    Dallas, TX - Spring 2019

    Start Time: 9:00am
    02 - Mar - 2019 Get Involved
  • Character Does Matter

    CDM Mentor Training - San Antonio

    Start Time: 10:00am
    02 - Mar - 2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    TMF Social - Urban Saloon

    Start Time: 5:00pm
    02 - Mar - 2019 Get Involved
  • Character Does Matter

    CDM Mentor Training - State College

    Start Time: 3:00pm
    14 - Mar - 2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    TMF Local Event - TMF Monthly Ruck

    Start Time: 6:00pm
    14 - Mar - 2019 Get Involved
  • Operation Legacy

    Philly Navy Yard - Spring 2019

    Start Time: 1:00pm
    16 - Mar - 2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    TMF Local Event - Bataan Death March - TMF San Antonio Rucking Team

    Start Time: 3:00am
    17 - Mar - 2019 Get Involved
  • Operation Legacy

    Philadelphia, PA - Operation Tiger Sweep - Point Breeze - Spring 2019

    Start Time: 9:00am
    18 - Mar - 2019 thru 20-Mar-2019 Get Involved
  • Character Does Matter

    CDM Mentor Training - Atlanta

    Start Time: 9:00am
    23 - Mar - 2019 Get Involved
  • Operation Legacy

    Fort Worth, TX - Spring 2019

    Start Time: 2:00pm
    24 - Mar - 2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    5th Annual Prum Benefiting Travis Manion Foundation

    Start Time: 7:30pm
    30 - Mar - 2019 Get Involved
  • Survivor Expedition

    2019 - New Mexico Expedition

    07 - Apr - 2019 thru 12-Apr-2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    TMF Social - Highline Bar + Lounge

    Start Time: 5:00pm
    10 - Apr - 2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    TMF Local Event - Run as One

    Start Time: 9:00am
    13 - Apr - 2019 Get Involved
  • Character Does Matter

    CDM Mentor Training - Chicago

    Start Time: 5:30pm
    18 - Apr - 2019 Get Involved
  • Operation Legacy

    Mansfield, TX - Spring 2019 - Story Pirates

    Start Time: 1:00pm
    20 - Apr - 2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    Grind 2019 Team TMF

    Start Time: 7:00am
    27 - Apr - 2019 Get Involved
  • Operation Legacy

    Philadelphia, PA - Point Breeze - Wharton Square Park - Spring 2019

    Start Time: 9:30am
    27 - Apr - 2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    12th Annual 1st Lt Travis L. Manion Memorial Event

    Start Time: 10:00am
    29 - Apr - 2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    TMF Local Event - USS Fort Worth Whatever Floats Your Boat Regatta

    Start Time: 4:00pm
    17 - May - 2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    TMF Social - Cowtown Brewing Company

    Start Time: 6:00pm
    17 - May - 2019 Get Involved
  • Operation Legacy

    Fort Worth, TX - Summer 2019

    Start Time: 1:00pm
    18 - May - 2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    TMF Team Dallas - Carry the Load March

    Start Time: 12:00pm
    26 - May - 2019 thru 27-May-2019 Get Involved
  • Operation Legacy

    Fort Worth, TX - Summer 2019

    Start Time: 9:00am
    01 - Jun - 2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    TMF Social - Cowtown Brewing Company

    Start Time: 6:00pm
    01 - Jun - 2019 Get Involved
  • Character Does Matter

    CDM Mentor Training - Fort Worth

    Start Time: 10:00am
    02 - Jun - 2019 Get Involved
  • Survivor Expedition

    2019 - Teen Expedition

    Start Time: 8:00am
    26 - Jun - 2019 thru 01-Jul-2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    2019 Islandman Triathlon

    Start Time: 7:30am
    29 - Jun - 2019 Get Involved
  • Survivor Expedition

    2019 - Alaska Expedition

    Start Time: 8:00am
    03 - Aug - 2019 thru 10-Aug-2019 Get Involved
  • Character Does Matter

    CDM Mentor Training - Fort Worth

    Start Time: 10:00am
    10 - Aug - 2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    2019 Janet L. Manion Memorial Event

    Start Time: 6:30pm
    12 - Sep - 2019 Get Involved
  • Survivor Expedition

    2019 - Iowa Expedition

    Start Time: 8:00am
    14 - Sep - 2019 thru 21-Sep-2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    6th Annual National Capital Region Golf Tournament

    Start Time: 9:00am
    19 - Sep - 2019 Get Involved
  • Marine Corps Marathon

    2019 Marine Corps Marathon

    Start Time: 7:55am
    27 - Oct - 2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    2019 "If Not Me, Then Who..." Gala

    Start Time: 6:30pm
    12 - Dec - 2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    2019 Army Navy Tailgate

    Start Time: 11:00am
    14 - Dec - 2019 Get Involved
  • Local Event

    TMF Social Event - Army vs Navy Game Watch Party 2019

    Start Time: 11:00am
    15 - Dec - 2019 Get Involved
Character Does Matter
Heroes Run
Operation Legacy
Expedition Program
Local Events /
Marine Corps Marathon

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January 2019 - April 2019

Closed Programmatic Events

Character Does Matter Presentations

01/07 - The Globe Academy, GA
01/09 - E. Chapel Hill High School, NC
01/09 - St Rosa of Lima, TX
01/15 - Vista High School, CA
01/18 - Graham-Kapowsin High School JROTC, WA
01/21 - Port Jefferson Library, NY
01/25 - The Globe Academy, GA
01/26 - Navy Sea Cadets, DE
01/28 - St Thomas More School, PA
01/29 - E.A. White Elementary School, GA
01/29 - Bonner-Prendergast HS, PA
01/30 - Brewster High School, NY
01/30 - Valley Forge Academy, PA
02/01 - Thomas R Grover Middle, NJ
02/06 - DeWitt Clinton HS, NY
02/06 - Camp Mabry, TX
02/07 - St Patrick School, PA
02/07 - Science and Leadership Academy, PA
02/08 - Bradley Beach Elementary School, NJ
02/08 - Mesquite ISD, TX
02/13 - Lake Wales Charter School, FL
02/20 - Coatesville HS, PA
02/21 - Piscataway HS, NJ
02/26 - Police District Advisory Council, PA
02/26 - Rumson-Fairhaven HS, NJ
02/26 - Colonia Middle School, NJ
02/27 - Upper Darby School, PA
02/28 - Norristown HS, PA
03/01 - Cristo Rey High School, PA
03/06 - Unity Prep, NY
03/08 - Beacon Program, NY
03/08 - Avenel, NJ
03/25 - Clearview Regional Middle School, NJ
03/27 - Seton Hall Prep, NJ
04/10 - Cannon Athletic Leadership Committee, NC

Character Leadership Courses

01/09 - Conwell Egan Catholic HS, PA
01/12 - Stem In The Park Mentorship Program, NC
01/22 - Elevate Elementary School, CA
01/23 - USS Midway Leadership Academy, CA
01/23 - Conwell Egan Catholic, PA
02/08 - The Globe Academy, GA
02/12 - Stem In The Park Mentorship Program, NC
02/20 - Conwell Egan Catholic HS, PA
02/20 - 02/21 - New Brunswick HS, NJ
02/21 - Wakefield Middle School, NC
02/22 - A.S. Jenks School, PA
02/22 - De Portola Middle School, CA
02/23 - San Diego High School JROTC, CA
02/23 - Energy Institute High School, TX
02/28 - St Joseph's Prep, PA
03/04 - 30 Partner High Schools, PA
03/06 - Stem In The Park Mentorship Program, NC
03/06 - Conwell Egan Catholic HS, PA
03/08 - Drexel Co-Op, PA
03/13 - New Brunswick HS, NJ
03/15 - The Globe Academy, GA
03/16 - University of Pennsylvania Navy ROTC, PA
03/16 - Youth and Family Programs of 5 Region III States, PA
03/18 - Clemson University Athletics, PA
03/21 - New Brunswick HS, NJ
03/23 - USS Midway Leadership Academy, CA
03/27 - Conwell Egan Catholic HS, PA
04/06 - Galveston Naval Museum, TX
04/12 - The Globe Academy, GA
04/13 - USS Midway Leadership Academy, CA
04/17 - Conwell Egan Catholic HS, PA
04/18 - New Brunswick HS, NJ
04/27 - USS Midway Leadership Academy, CA

Leading with your Strengths Seminars

01/08 - Onward to Opportunity, CO
01/10 - Onward to Opportunity, CA
01/22 - Join Base Lewis McChord, WA
01/24 - Onward to Opportunity, CA
01/29 - Onward to Opportunity, TX
01/31 - Western Washington University, WA
02/05 - Onward to Opportunity, NC
02/05 - FourBlock, PA
02/06 - FourBlock, NY
02/11 - Onward to Opportunity, TX
02/11 - Onward to Opportunity, FL
02/14 - Portland Community College, OR
02/28 - 77th Combat Sustainment Brigade, NJ
03/01 - Hiring Our Heroes, CA
03/02 - TMF Northeast Regional Summit, PA
03/12 - Naval Base Kitsap, WA
03/19 - University of San Diego Student Veterans, CA
04/08 - Fort Drum, NY
04/08 - 10th Mountain Division, NY
04/09 - Onward to Opportunity, TX
04/09 - MCAS Cherry Point, NC
04/15 - Onward to Opportunity, FL
04/16 - Onward to Opportunity, CO

*These are closed events that are not open to public*

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TMF Stats:
001 60,000+ Veterans + Survivors Empowered
002 100,000+ Spartan Members
003 250,000+ Youth Living "If Not Me, Then Who..." Movement