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Empowering
Those Who
Have Served

Friends of Freedom

Help Us Empower Our Heroes

How it all started

In 2003 David D. Haddad founded Friends of Freedom (FOF) from a simple premise, to serve those who protect our freedoms. His Flagship program, Freedom/Sticks for Soldiers has delivered over 750,000 cigars into war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Later, Friends of Freedom began to assist our military and veterans locally by assisting them with rent, utilities, car repairs, military transition and more. 

Since 2009 we have strategically partnered with like-minded organizations including American Airlines, Gary Sinise Foundation, USO, Chef Irvine Foundation, and Tribute To Valor Foundation

In 2020 adopted Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Emergency Medical Personnel in our outreach.

Man reads names on a memorial in front of the Washington National Monument in DC

Help Us Empower Our Heroes

How it all started

In 2003 David D. Haddad founded Friends of Freedom (FOF) from a simple premise, to serve those who protect our freedoms. His Flagship program, Freedom/Sticks for Soldiers has delivered over 750,000 cigars into war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Later, Friends of Freedom began to assist our military and veterans locally by assisting them with rent, utilities, car repairs, military transition and more. 

Since 2009 we have strategically partnered with like-minded organizations including American Airlines, Gary Sinise Foundation, USO, Chef Irvine Foundation, and Tribute To Valor Foundation

In 2020 adopted Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Emergency Medical Personnel in our outreach.

Man reads names on a memorial in front of the Washington National Monument in DC

Get Involved

Make Your Voice Heard

Your financial support helps us fulfill our Vison, “Empowering our HEROES to develop the quality of life they deserve.” We can not do this without your contributions.
Take a moment to click on the donate link and see how much of a meaningful difference your support can make.

Get Involved

Make Your Voice Heard

Your financial support helps us fulfill our Vison, “Empowering our HEROES to develop the quality of life they deserve.” We can not do this without your contributions.
Take a moment to click on the donate link and see how much of a meaningful difference your support can make.

Empowering Those Who Have Served

Empowering our HEROES to develop the quality of life they deserve

Blind Odessey event

Empowering Those Who Have Served

Empowering our HEROES to develop the quality of life they deserve

Empowering our HEROES to develop the quality of life they deserve

Programs

How we use our donations

Oktoberfest POker Tournament

  • Poker
  • Blackjack
  • Music & Dance
  • Food & Beer
  • Raffle Prizes & Games

Prizes include a 3 Day Alaska Fishing Trip, a 3-day Bourbon Tasting, a 3-day Florida Fishing Trip, Grills, Premium Alcohol, Overnight Stays and Many More and so much more. (Prizes worth up to $5,000)