Celebrate Freedom Foundation

To Honor the Military—Past, Present, and Future, the Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) was established to advance education while honoring the men and women who have served to protect our nation’s freedoms. CFF is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality STEM education—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—for K–12 students, with a strong emphasis on Title I and underserved schools across South Carolina, where exposure to STEM careers is often limited.

Celebrate Freedom Foundation is a South Carolina–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, nationally headquartered in West Columbia, SC. For more than 26 years, CFF has built a proven record of delivering innovative, hands-on academic and career awareness programs across multiple career clusters. These programs are designed specifically for Title I schools, at-risk youth, and students with special needs. In addition, CFF provides workforce training opportunities for inner-city youth that lead to nationally recognized certifications and direct pathways into technical careers.

CFF’s STEM Education and Workforce Development Outreach Program is aligned with South Carolina Department of Education standards and reinforces classroom learning through immersive, hands-on instruction delivered by industry-experienced subject matter experts and military veterans. The South Carolina Department of Education and the South Carolina Department of Commerce have both documented the growing demand for programs like CFF’s to support the state’s rapidly expanding STEM-related workforce needs.

What truly sets Celebrate Freedom Foundation apart is its ability to bring learning to life. CFF is the only known education organization that delivers actual operational aircraft, drone technology, and specialized STEM training aids directly to schools—supported by FAA-licensed instructors and professionals. This inclusive model allows entire student bodies and educators to participate, transforming curiosity into confidence and preparing students for future STEM-related careers.

Testimonials

"Thank you so much for participating in our first ever STEAM Day! Your knowledge and enthusiasm helped to engage our students and make the event a huge success!" Holly Logan, Catawba Ridge High School

"I want to express my sincere gratitude for your presentation of STEM Careers to our White Knoll High School Students this past Friday. I witnessed a lot of excitement from students during your hands-on presentations. You all definitely understand how effective and valuable your presentations