Advancing Inclusion Through Sport: USAFF Receives Support from Hanger Charitable Foundation
McKinney, Texas Apr 15, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - THE HANGER FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANT TO U.S. AMPUTEE FOOTBALL FEDERATION (USAFF) The U.S. Amputee Football Federation (USAFF) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $4,100 grant from the Hanger Foundation in support of its adaptive soccer programming for individuals with limb differences. The grant will help fund USAFFs Beyond Limits Camps, which provides amputee athletes with opportunities to develop technical soccer skills, build confidence, and form lasting community connections through sport. These camps play a critical role in expanding access to adaptive athletics while promoting physical well-being, inclusion, and empowerment. This continued support from the Hanger Foundation is both an honor and a strong vote of confidence in our mission, said Joan Bolanos Martinez, Treasurer of USAFF. Their investment directly impacts our ability to create meaningful, accessible opportunities for amputee athletes and to grow a sustainable, inclusive soccer community nationwide. The Hanger Foundations mission is to empower people with physical challenges to live life as fully as possible. Since its founding, the Foundation has contributed millions of dollars to nonprofit organizations that advance mobility, independence, and quality of life for individuals with limb loss and limb difference. USAFF previously received funding from the Hanger Foundation in 2024, which helped support camps across multiple regions, resulting in high participant satisfaction and measurable gains in confidence, skills, and community engagement. The 2025 grant builds on that momentum, enabling USAFF to continue scaling its impact while maintaining a highly cost-effective, athlete-centered model. The U.S. Amputee Football Federation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity, physical activity, and empowerment through amputee soccer. Founded in 2023, USAFF works to ensure that individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and genders with limb differences have access to the transformative power of sport. USAFFs mission is to bring the incredible game of soccer to people of ALL ages and genders. Through the uniting sport of soccer, ALL can be elevated, empowered, and respected. To learn more about USAFF and how you can get involved visit: https://amputeesoccer.org We believe in Amputee Soccer 4 ALL! About the U.S. Amputee Football Federation (USAFF) The U.S. Amputee Football Federation is committed to expanding access to amputee soccer across the United States through camps, clinics, competitions, and community partnerships. USAFF strives to foster physical rehabilitation, personal growth, and lifelong connection through sport. Follow us on social media: Facebook: US Amputee Football Federation Instagram : Usaff4all LinkedIn : United States Amputee Football FederationMedia ContactUS Amputee Football Federation*****@amputeesoccer.com1101 Seclusion Cove DR.https://amputeesoccer.org/ Source :US Amputee Football FederationThis article was originally published by IssueWire. Read the original article here.
How Nonprofits are Losing Control of Their Domain Names
Waterbury, Connecticut Apr 9, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - A Connecticut-based nonprofit that has spent more than a decade helping veterans and vulnerable individuals move into fully furnished homes is now facing a different kind of crisis: loss of control over its own domain name. The Make a Home Foundation, a Middlebury nonprofit serving veterans, domestic violence survivors, and individuals transitioning out of homelessness, has been locked out of its domain names following a website redevelopment project. The domains were allegedly transferred to a third party without authorization, leaving the organization unable to fully control its online presence. The nonprofit has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise approximately $5,000 to cover legal costs associated with filing a domain name dispute through ICANN. For organizations like Make a Home Foundation, domain names are not just web addressesthey are critical infrastructure. When control of a domain name is lost, the impact is immediate, said Bill Hartzer, a domain name recovery expert and Director of DNAccess who is working on the case. Websites can go offline, email stops functioning, and communication with donors and partners is disrupted. Hartzer, who has recovered more than 1,000 domain names for clients, says situations like this are becoming more common. We are seeing more cases where nonprofits and small businesses lose control of their domain names because a third party had access to the registrar account, he said. In many cases, organizations dont realize the risk until its too late. According to information provided by the nonprofit, the domain names were originally registered and used continuously for more than a decade. During a recent website project, access to the domain registrar account was allegedly used to transfer ownership without authorization. The domains are now being held by that third party, forcing the organization to pursue formal recovery options. The impact extends beyond the website itself. When a nonprofit loses its domain, it affects trust, visibility, and communication, Hartzer said. This is not just a technical issueits an operational and reputational risk. Founded in 2010, the Make a Home Foundation provides complete home setupsincluding furniture, kitchen supplies, and essential household itemsfor individuals moving into housing after experiencing homelessness or crisis situations. The organization operates out of a 35,000-square-foot facility and serves communities across Connecticut. Supporters say the organization plays a critical role in helping individuals transition into stable living environments. The GoFundMe campaign will fund the legal process required to recover the domain names. Any funds raised beyond the initial goal will go toward supporting the nonprofits mission. Those involved in the case hope the situation will raise awareness of a broader issue. If this can happen to a nonprofit, it can happen to anyone, Hartzer said. Domain names are one of the most important digital assets an organization owns, and they need to be protected accordingly. Interview Availability Bill Hartzer, domain name recovery expert who has recovered over 1,000 domain names, is available to provide expert insight into domain disputes, digital asset protection, and recovery strategies. Anita Pettengill, President of the Make a Home Foundation, is available to discuss the nonprofits mission and the impact of losing control of its domain.Media ContactHartzer [email protected]://www.hartzer.com Source :Make a Home FoundationThis article was originally published by IssueWire. Read the original article here.
