Press and Events

By The Callen Foundation August 20, 2020
The Callen Foundation proudly announces the acceptance of the proceeds for the first Davon Collins Off Road Memorial Ride located in Sunbury, Ohio. Presenting the check, at the Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial in Sunbury, Ohio for $2,300, is Specialist Collin’s mother Jill Bixby. Also attending from left to right, Board member Jerry Jodrey, U.S. Army Retired and Vietnam Veteran, U.S. Army Recruiter, Joe Desrochers, Stepfather Alex Bennett, Mother Jill Bixby and Foundation Founder and Vietnam Veteran, Chris Callen.
By The Callen Foundation September 10, 2019
President Kay Gibbons & The Ladies Auxillaries Throughout The State Of Ohio Worked Very Hard This Year To Raise Funds To Support Ohio Military Familes With Emergency Financial Needs. The Callen Foundtion Graciously Thanks All Of Them For Thier Support. Without The Groups LIke The Ohio AMVETS Ladies Auxillary We Could Not Accomplish All That We Do To Support Our Troops. A Big Thank You From The Callen Foundation Board !
By The Callen Foundation April 30, 2019
Chris Callen, Founder, was on hand to accept the generous gift of $5,000 from the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association At The Ohio State University Woody Hayes Indoor Practice Facility. Mr. Gerald Cooke (L) and Major General Harris (R) Adjutant and Commanding General of the Ohio National Guard Made The Presentation At The Annual Coaches Meeting. 100% Of The Association's Donation Will Be Used To Fund Emergnecy Financial Needs Of Ohio Military Families Throughout The State Of Ohio Using The Ohio National Guard's Familiy Assistance Centers.
By The Callen Foundation August 24, 2018
The Callen Foundation Sends A Special Thank You To The VFW Post 8736, In Sunbury Ohio, For Theie Geneous Gift Of $10,000 To Help Support Ohio Active Duty Military Familes. What A Tremendous Gester.
By The Callen Foundation July 23, 2018
The Callen Foundation,Founder, Chris D. Callen, accepts the 2017 Ohio National Guard's Adjutant General's annaul award their annual awards banquet held at The Ohio State University.The Foundation thanks the Ohio National Guard for selecting The Callen Foundation for this prestigious annual award. The Callen Foundation provides a unique funding source for immedate emergency funding for thier Ohio troops.
By The Callen Foundation April 10, 2017
The Callen Foundation, and Founder, Chris D. Callen, accepts the 2016 Ohio National Guard's Adjutant General's annaul award from Major General Bartman, and other commanding Generals and Command Sergeant Majors, of The Ohio National Guard at their annual awards banquet held at The Ohio State University.The Foundation thanks the Ohio National Guard for selecting The Callen Foundation for this prestigious annual award. The Callen Foundation provides a unique funding source for immedate emergency funding for thier Ohio troops.
By The Callen Foundation October 14, 2016
The Callen Foundation - 2016 Selected For The Ohio Insurance Agents Assocation - Community Service Award. This Association Is The Ohio Chapter Of The National Indpendent Insurance Agents Association. Captain Douglas Franz, The Ohio National Guard Family Assistance Director, (Pictured Below With Chris Callen) Was Invited To Introduce Chris Callen & The Callen Foundation To The Audience. 
By The Callen Foundation April 20, 2015
Major General Bartman - Adjutant General Of The Entire Ohio National Guard, With Major General Harris, Commander Of The Army Ohio National Guard presented Lynn and I, on behalf of The Callen Foundation, their annual Adjutant General award at the Embassy Suites in Dublin. Lynn and I would like to thank all of you that have made donations or have helped support the Foundation in the past. Without your support we could not be helping as many military families that we do. Please remember us for as a recipient for your next organizations charity fundraising event.
By The Callen Foundation December 15, 2014
Team DDS Donates Major Funding To The Callen Foundation. A BIG Thank You To Doug & Dee & Employees Of Team DDS, The Leading Ohio Designer & Builder Of Dental Offices. Thanks To Their Tremendous Generousity Ohio Military Families Will Sleep Easier. Also A BIG Thanks To Syreeta Long, The Representative From The Ohio National Guard For Attending Our Acceptance Ceremony
By The Callen Foundation December 1, 2014
By The Callen Foundation July 4, 2014
The Callen Foundation was asked by the General Manager of the Columbus Clippers, Mr. Ken Schnacke, to promote the first Military Baseball Card Night at clippers stadium on the 4th Of July. Our nominiation of our Board member, Jerry Jodrey, as a card selection member was accespted and Jerry was prominently featured both on the field and with his picture on the scoreboard.
By The Callen Foundation June 14, 2014
The Callen Foundation was named this year's recepient of the NewSong Church Family Movie Drive In Night - Nightly Proceeds. The movie - The LIght Of Freedom - was produced by a Central Ohio director and documents the Ohio link to the Underground Railroad during the Civl War. We thank Pastor Rick Vilardo and Marketing Director Mark Hamoon, for all of their support and help with making this a great event to raise funds for our Ohio military families !
By The Callen Foundation June 12, 2014
The Callen Foundation was featured in a WCMH Channel 4 TV News Spot On The Evening News For 3 Days This Week. We Wish To Thank News Reporter Mindy Drayer For Her Tremendous Support Of Ohio Military Families & Veterans By Giving Us The Opportunity To Expose Our Foundation & What We Do For Ohio Military Familes.
By The Callen Foundation May 14, 2014
By The Callen Foundation April 3, 2014
The Callen Foundation - Nominiated In The Top 20 For The Recepient Of The Nationwide Insurance & Columbus Dispatch & WBNS Channel 10TV 2014 Jefferson Award. A Luncheon Will Be Held At The Wolfe Family's Exclusive Retreat, The Wig Wam, Where This Years Recpeinet Will Be Named.
By The Callen Foundation December 1, 2012
TV 4 - Mindy Dryer Interview With Board Member - Jerry Jodrey
By The Callen Foundation October 10, 2012
Captain Doug Franz Presents The Covenent Award To The Callen Foundation Founder, Chris D. Callen
By The Callen Foundation July 10, 2012
 Dr. Julia Keiser & Shawn Ireland Presenting Check To Chris Callen, The Callen Foundation
By The Callen Foundation July 8, 2012
A Big Thank You To All Supporters Of Our 1st Annual Fundraising Event. It Was A Great Success. Join Us Next Year For Our 2nd Annual City-Wide Drive By Donation Day! Sponsored By Worthington Optimal Wellness, 6180 Linworth Rd, Worthington - Corner Of Linworth & 161 & The Shawn Ireland Show On Radio 610 WTVN & Fox 28 Good Day Columbus With Shwan Ireland & Lisa Colbert & Rooster's Restaurants
By The Callen Foundation June 14, 2012
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By The Callen Foundation May 28, 2012
May 28, 2012