Inspire Humanity. Honor the Past. Transform the Future.
Support the Augusta Chiwy Foundation’s mission to promote selfless service through film, education, and global storytelling.
A Message from the Chair of the Board
Warm greetings and a pleasant welcome, on behalf of the Board of Directors, to the official website of the Augusta Chiwy Foundation. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our Foundation and the worldwide projects that we are developing and presenting to people all around the globe. We trust that you will find your visit on this website meaningful and inspiring. As you walk through the stories and educational areas on these pages, you will be able to learn about the incredible life of Augusta Chiwy and her amazing display of compassion and courage that is an example to all of us of how we can impact the lives of others.
After the worldwide viewing of the Emmy Award Winning film, “Searching for Augusta - The Forgotten Angel of Bastogne,” this Foundation was established. Our research began to uncover that this story was just one of many. There are countless forgotten stories of men, women and children from all walks of life that have had a major impact on people, throughout history through their selfless acts of kindness and compassion. These stories have been shared with students around the world and with families who were personally touched by these heroic actions. Each and every one of these amazing stories needs to be brought to life in film and through education so that generations to come will be able to learn and believe that every person has a voice in history and that the harmony of all cultures is paramount for humanity.
I have personally witnessed the myriad of emotions and gratefulness from organizations, individuals and young children who have seen our films and have stated how it has encouraged them to reach out and make a difference in the world around them. The Foundation has set forth a focus of “Inspiration – Education – Information” in every project that we address. As you learn more about our goals, initiatives and mission, along with the many projects that we are seeking to develop, we invite you to work with us. You can be a vital part of this Foundation's success and ability to allow our films and education to span the world by joining with us through your support and communication to others of the
Augusta Chiwy Foundation.
I thank you for visiting our site and
learning more about us.
If you have any questions about
the Foundation, please contact me at
Steven E. Croft
Chairman of the Board
Augusta Chiwy Foundation
Major Initiatives
Films
We produce award-winning documentary films that spotlight extraordinary individuals who exemplify courage, compassion, and moral leadership. Our films have reached millions of viewers through global distribution on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and national broadcasters, amplifying underrepresented voices and sparking worldwide conversations about humanity, justice, and resilience.
Public Screenings and Lectures
We host live and virtual events—including impact screenings, panels, and Q&A sessions—that encourage deeper reflection and community engagement. These events bring together students, educators, community leaders, and viewers with filmmakers, historians, and those featured in our stories, transforming passive viewing into meaningful dialogue and learning.
Educational Materials
We offer free, classroom-ready resources that align with K–12 and higher education curricula. Our materials promote historical literacy, character education, and social-emotional learning—helping educators and students explore the themes of empathy, courage, and ethical leadership.
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Legal Name: Augusta Chiwy Foundation
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Mailing Address: 6345 Hibiscus Court, Westerville, OH 43081.
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Foundation & Corporate Grants
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Contact Steven.Croft@AugustaChiwy.org to learn more. We proudly align with organizations committed to arts, education, equity, and global storytelling
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Vision & Mission
Vision: To illuminate for audiences worldwide acts of extraordinary heroism and service, in order to inspire courage and humanity and to combat hate through
storytelling and education.
Mission: The Augusta Chiwy Foundation, established in 2015, is dedicated to promoting selfless service to humanity through education and inspiration.
The Foundation achieves its mission by creating and distributing award-winning documentary films and educational curriculum around the world that highlight
stories of individuals who demonstrate exceptional personal courage, heroic action, and service to others.
The Logo
The Augusta Chiwy Foundation logo, elegant in its simplicity, was designed by Martin King’s son Ashley. Inspired by the story his father spent years researching and writing, Ashley used hands of different colors to represent the story’s two central characters—Jack Prior and Augusta Chiwy. The hands meet, just as Jack and Augusta did, to form the shape of a heart, a symbol of both their compassion and the relationship they formed during the long days and nights they spent caring for U.S. GIs during the Siege of Bastogne. The irregularity of the images and the intentionally unsophisticated style of the design reflect the turmoil of those dark days in World War II and serve to remind us that Jack and Augusta, despite their courage and devotion to duty, were imperfect people, like all of us, who did extraordinary things when called upon to do so.