The Army’s Army Brings Family Fun to Cross Creek Mall with Back to School Event

Local organizations partner to show support to families of Fort Bragg Communities

Fayetteville, NC – September 10, 2013 —  The Army’s Army, in conjunction with Cross Creek Mall and the Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (FACVB), will host a back to school event Friday, September 13 from 12pm until 2pm.

At this event, children and families will have the opportunity to show their patriotism by creating American-inspired picture frames, using red, white and blue craft supplies.

Families will also be able to learn more about Children of the Fallen™, a mentoring program developed by the Army’s Army to help children who have lost a parent or guardian in combat.

“These events allow us to meet and interact with military families and potential Army’s Army volunteers,” said Janine West, Executive Director of The Army’s Army.  “Part of our job as a supporting organization for Fort Bragg Communities is to make our brave soldiers feel welcome and these mall events are the perfect way to remind our military families that we are here to help.”

The event will take place in the same area as the Cross Creek Mall children’s play area. The play area, whose creation was sponsored by the FACVB, is located at the North end of the mall, near the entrance to JCPenney. To see photos of the play area, please click here.

If you’d like to learn more about The Army’s Army or Children of the Fallen, click here.

About The Army’s Army: 

The Army’s Army is a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization made up of citizens and businesses who have pledged their support to those in the military. We do everything we can to make soldiers, veterans and their families feel welcome, appreciated and safe. The Army’s Army is dedicated to “watching over those who watch over us©.” For additional information, please visit www.armysarmy.comor www.brieffromthefront.com

About the FACVB:

The Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is a private, not-for-profit organization responsible for positioning Fayetteville/Cumberland County as a destination for conventions, sporting events and individual travel. For additional information, visit www.visitfayettevillenc.comor call 1-800-255-8217. Fayetteville/Cumberland County is the America’s first military sanctuary.