Supporting Santa at the Airport: Rick Mantei Donated 450 Gifts to Local Children
The Rick Mantei Charitable Fund is proud to support this year’s Santa at the Airport event at Camden Woodward Field, happening on Saturday, December 6. In the spirit of giving, Rick Mantei purchased 450 presents that will be distributed to children attending the event. Thanks to the partnership of Dollar Tree and their employees, the gifts were […]
Supporting Harvest Hope Food Bank with a Thanksgiving Turkey Delivery
The Rick Mantei Charitable Fund is proud to continue its annual partnership with Harvest Hope Food Bank, helping provide Thanksgiving meals to families across South Carolina. This season, Rick Mantei delivered an entire truckload of turkeys to Harvest Hope, contributing to the organization’s commitment to fighting hunger and ensuring families can celebrate Thanksgiving with dignity and warmth. Harvest […]
Supporting Families in Need Through The Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Outreach
As part of its ongoing community commitment, The Rick Mantei Charitable Fund is honored to continue its Thanksgiving partnership with the Salvation Army of Columbia. Each year, Rick Mantei donates turkeys to support the organization’s efforts to ensure families in need can enjoy a warm holiday meal. This year’s donation continues the Fund’s long tradition of uplifting local […]
Supporting Oliver Gospel Mission with Holiday Meal Donations
In continued partnership with Oliver Gospel Mission, The Rick Mantei Charitable Fund, along with founder Rick Mantei and his assistant Paul Britton, delivered 20 frozen turkeys to the Mission’s downtown Columbia location in honor of the upcoming holiday season. This effort reflects the Fund’s ongoing mission to serve and uplift the community – especially those facing […]
The Rick Mantei Charitable Fund Partners with Operation Christmas Child to Bring Joy to Children Worldwide
The Rick Mantei Charitable Fund is honored to support Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child, a global ministry that shares the message of God’s love through gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need. This year, the Fund – through the generosity of founder Rick Mantei – funded 500 Operation Christmas Child boxes, each filled with toys, hygiene items, and […]
Advocating for Veterans: Supporting Gary McCracken’s Fight for Recognition
The Rick Mantei Charitable Fund remains deeply committed to supporting veterans and ensuring they receive the care and recognition they’ve earned. Recently, Rick Mantei accompanied Vietnam-era veteran Gary McCracken to meet with Congressman Joe Wilson, advocating for the benefits and justice Gary has fought decades to secure. Gary’s story is one of courage and perseverance. […]
Fly For Foundations: Blountville, September 20, 2025
Fly For Foundations 350 Aviation Dr, Blountville, TN 37663(Go to Tri-City Aviation, not the commercial terminal) September 20, 2025 – Tri-Cities Regional Airport Get A Sneak Peek We’re proud to announce the success of our recent Fly For Foundations event on September 20th, held at Tri-Cities Regional Airport in Blountville, Tennessee. Attendees had the rare […]
Remembering Maj. Gen. Thomas Frederick Rew (1922–2025)
A Life of Service, Faith, and Flight The Rick Mantei Charitable Fund joins the community in remembering the extraordinary life of Maj. Gen. Thomas Frederick Rew (USAF, Ret.), who passed away on October 12, 2025, at the age of 103. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1922, Maj. Gen. Rew devoted his life to service, […]
The Rick Mantei Charitable Fund Honors WWII Veteran Bruce Cook
The Rick Mantei Charitable Fund was honored to celebrate Bruce Cook’s 100th birthday, recognizing his remarkable service as a B-17 Flying Fortress turret gunner during World War II. Bruce recently joined the Fund at its Fly For Foundations event at Eagle Aviation, where he shared his experiences as a veteran and lifelong aviation enthusiast. His […]
A Perfect End To The School Year
‘A perfect end to the school year’ By Tyler Meister – There is nothing quite like fulfilling a dream. There is a swelling of pride as you fulfill your long-term goal, an overwhelming sense of accomplishment or excitement that fills your chest, accompanied by a fleeting bittersweet feeling of needing to move onto the next […]