For the Rapids City Times

STONINGTON, CT— The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, has awarded 177 new scholarships in 2018. Combined with two Fallen Heroes Scholars and three multi-year award recipients, the foundation will assist 182 students with $500K in support this year.

Among those awarded was Christy Choronzy, daughter of MK2 Joseph M. Choronzy, Nekoosa. Christy is attending the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.

The Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships benefit the children of enlisted men and women who are serving or have served in the United States Coast Guard, whether active duty, reserve, retired, or deceased.

To learn more about the Coast Guard Foundation, or to help support its work, please visit www.coastguardfoundation.org or call 860-535-0786.