Veterans

Gil is a proud U.S. Navy veteran. Gil has ensured that veterans are a top priority for he and Jacki in their charitable giving.

Current and past contributions include:

Brown University Yellow Ribbon Fund
Paralyzed Veterans Of America
U.S. Navy Memorial
Navy Supply Corps Foundation
Bob Hope USO at LAX

Gil is a strong supporter of the Yellow Ribbon program and the local schools that participate. The Yellow Ribbon program is a provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill that can help students attend expensive schools at little or no cost to themselves. Fullerton schools that are participating in the Yellow Ribbon program during the 2017-2018 school year include Hope International University and the Western State University College of Law.

More information on the GI Bill Yellow Ribbon program can be found here.

The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation Supports New Bob Hope USO Location at LAX

Gil Cisneros was proud to support the Bob Hope USO as they launched their new center at LAX. The 7,100-square-foot center will host tens of thousands of service members and families per month, and features a snack bar, outdoor patio seating, a nap room, private family rooms, a movie room, a children’s play area, as well as space to store luggage and charge electronics.

“I was honored to help support the new Bob Hope USO center in LAX,” said Gilbert Cisneros, president and co-founder of The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation. “We must do everything we can to support veterans and military members and their families, and this center is one step towards ensuring they are shown the support, hospitality, and care they deserve.”

ABOUT BOB HOPE USO

Bob Hope USO strengthens America’s military by keeping them connected to family, home and country throughout their service to the nation. We provide USO services and programming to current members of the military and their families across 50,000 square miles of Southern and Central California. Bob Hope USO is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization operating under a charter from USO, Inc., providing morale and recreational services to members of the U.S. Military. Although Congressionally chartered, Bob Hope USO is not a government agency and relies entirely on contributions from patriotic Americans and philanthropic corporations and organizations. Please visit, https://www.bobhopeuso.org for more information. Or to see the construction in progress, visit www.bobhopeuso.org/laxlivecam.

The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation Supports Veterans on Stand and Salute OC Day

Gil Cisneros was proud to support the Bob Hope USO as they hosted the Stand and Salute OC day. The Bob Hope USO organization is dedicated to supporting our men and women in uniform and the Stand and Salute OC day was a 24-hour fundraiser to help local Orange County active duty military service members, veterans, and their families.

“I was honored to help support and promote the Bob Hope USO fundraiser,” said Gilbert Cisneros, president and co-founder of The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation. “It is our greatest duty as Americans to serve those who served us, and we must honor the promise we make to our men and women in uniform by providing them with the care that they need.”

Bob Hope USO at Orange County has served over 44,500 service members at its USO Center at John Wayne Airport location throughout Orange County since it first opened in November of 2014. Over 100 local volunteers ensure that our troops feel the appreciation of grateful Americans, every day of the year.

ABOUT BOB HOPE USO

2.7 Million Service Members and their Families to Benefit from $50,000 Grant by The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation

Bob Hope USO, an independent non-profit that serves United States troops and their families throughout Central and Southern California, was awarded a $50,000 grant from The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation. The grant will help fund the renovation project of the USO Center at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Last year, Bob Hope USO served 104,000 service members and military family members at LAX as part of its mission to keep service members connected to family, home and country throughout their time of service. In recognition of the gift, the volunteer reception desk at the new center will be dedicated as The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation Volunteer Reception Desk.

The new center, expected to open in Summer 2018, is expected to host 2.7 million military members and their families over the next two decades. The current Bob Hope USO Center, will make way for a component of the new LAX automated people mover, as part of a $14 billion capital world project taking place at LAX over the next six years

“We are grateful to The Gil and Jacki Cisneros Foundation for its commitment to our military service members and their families as we build a next generation, best-in-class USO center that is representative of the generosity of the Southern California community,” said Bob Kurkjian, president of Bob Hope USO. “We are honored to partner with the foundation to help ensure our troops and their families receive the best possible welcome when transiting LAX.”

“As a Navy veteran, I know firsthand the important role Bob Hope USO plays in support of our military and their families. We are proud to support the USO and its dedicated volunteers who ensure service members feel welcome and appreciated for their service to their country,” said Gilbert Cisneros, president and co-founder of The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation.

The relocated Bob Hope USO Center at the LAX Theme Building will expand its square footage from 3,600 to 7,100 square feet and will feature a curated display area honoring famed comedian and USO entertainer Bob Hope, a canteen snack bar and dining room, large nap room, family wing with play area and three private family rooms with dedicated restroom, three private connection rooms, big screen TV and movie screening room, gaming lounge, photo booth, charging stations, secure luggage storage, and an outdoor pavilion. All the amenities and services will continue to be provided without charge to current military personnel and their families.

ABOUT BOB HOPE USO