The Sgt Dennis James Flanagan Foundation has given away a total of
$ 40,500.00 during its first year of operation. Most of that was given through the
scholarship programs at Lecanto and Citrus High Schools in Citrus County Florida.

The Sgt Dennis James Memorial Scholarship program at Lecanto High School (LHS) has given away 5 scholarships and one grant . On May 15, 2006 a total of 3 scholarships were given to LHS seniors. Samantha Cox received a renewable scholarship of $500.00 annually for up to 4 years. Samantha Hoffman and Sean Vidair each received a renewable $1500.00 scholarship. Grand total of money awarded if each does renew their scholarship for the maximum of 4 years = $14,000.00

A grant of $500.00 was given by the foundation in January of 2007. Name is withheld until permission to use it is granted.
On May 3, 2007 the CWO Aaron A Weaver Memorial Scholarship was awarded at Citrus High School ( CHS). CHS was Aaron’s alma mater. The foundation sponsored this renewable $1500.00 scholarship. Total award amount over 4 years is $ 6000.00.

On May 15, 2007 LHS held its annual Senior Awards Night. Two more Sgt Dennis James Flanagan Memorial Scholarships were given away. The renewable scholarships are worth $ 6,000.00 each for a total of $12,000.00 over 4 years.
Grand total to date for scholarships : $32,000.00 plus the $500.00 grant.

The foundation has also given $1000.00 to a local veteran’s group which assists veterans with housing or medical needs or food or clothing. A check for $5000.00
was presented to the Veterans Coalition of Citrus County during the inaugural fundraising events. Another $ 1000.00 was given as grants to a veteran and widow of a veteran March and April 2007 to help with housing costs.