AFA Mile High Chapter Uses F2 Grant to Fund Fall Festival for 75 Buckley Families 

Using a grant from AFA’s United Forces & Families (F2) program, AFA’s Mile High Chapter 127 in Colorado partnered with the Benefiting Families Foundation (BFF) to support 75 families at Buckley Space Force Base during the 2024 Anderson Farms Fall Festival held on October 26, in Erie, Colo. 

The F2 grant, along with a matching contribution from the Mile High Chapter, played an instrumental role in the success of the event, which was organized by Buckley’s Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) and the Military & Family Readiness Center (M&FRC). 

Some 75 families from Buckley—including Airmen and Guardians of the Buckley EFMP, as well as family members of deployed service members—enjoyed activities for all ages, including wagon rides to a pumpkin patch, Colorado’s largest corn maze, live entertainment, and a petting zoo. Ultimately, the event served to support those families facing challenges, strengthen their resilience, and boost morale, while encouraging connections and a sense of community among all the families at Buckley.