COAC


a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization "The mission of the corporation is to provide financial and other support to individuals who have been injured through their service as members of the United States armed services and to such individuals' families and other charitable organizations that support such individuals and families." -- COAC Mission Statement Central Ohio American Charities P.O. Box 609 Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 contact@coacharities.org
	Latest News
	COAC's Spring Fundraiser Event - Save the Date, April 21, 2012 See "Upcoming Events" section below for more information. Letter of Appreciation from Wounded Warrior Project The Wounded Warrior Project is the principal benefactor of the annual COAC Trap and Sporting Clay Event. Click the link below to read a recent Letter of Appreciation received from the WWP. Letter.... UPDATE: Lance Corporal John G. Curtin After almost a year of hospitalization, multiple surgeries, multiple prosthetic fittings, and a grueling physical and occupational therapy regiment, John has started his medical board to get discharged and retired medically from the Marine Corps. He is looking forward to getting out of the hospital and returning to the New York area. He recently received his "final" set of legs with knees and you will see from the pictures below, there isn't much this young man can do with a positive attitude and motivation. Central Ohio American Charities Elect New Board Member Columbus, Ohio - October 13, 2011 - Stephen Hunckler, CPCU, AIC, Vice President/Chief Claims Officer and Risk Control Services Officer was elected to the Board of Directors of Central Ohio American Charities (COAC). Full story... 2011 Fourth Annual Trap and Sporting Clay Event benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project The event was held on Saturday August 27th at the Black Wing Shooting Center in Delaware, OH. A total of thirteen teams participated in the event, which featured a new format this year - 50 targets of Trap & 50 targets of Sporting Clays. The event was attended by over 20 Wounded Warriors and 10 Caregivers. Net proceeds from this year's event allowed COAC to present a $20,000 donation to the Wounded Warrior Project. For pictures from this year's event click here. COAC Facilitates $20,000 of financial assistance to Lance Corporal John G. Curtin through the generous support of employees of General Reinsurance Corporation John Gerald Curtin was born on March 12, 1990. After graduating from Dover High School (NY) he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps active duty in October of 2009, and left for Afghanistan January 15, 2011. Some time during the week of February 10-17, 2011, Lance Corporal John Curtin was on a mission which consisted of sweeping a house for mines and weapons. John was the last one in and guarding the door as the rest of his platoon was sweeping the house. John moved about a foot in the wrong direction and an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) detonated near him which led to the amputation of both of his legs above the knee, shrapnel to his torso and damage to both of his hands. His Squad Leader, Corpsman, and Platoon saved his life. Read more...
	Upcoming Events
Home Our History Board of Directors Financials Event Gallery	COAC Sponsored Spring Fundraiser Event - April 21, 2012, 10am-Noon
	Previously Sponsored Events and Supported Causes
	With the help of our Corporate and Individual Sponsors we have raised over $145,000 for the following organizations: