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Family Bonds Foundation sets new fundraising record

The charity raised $800,000 to support the travel industry in 2025

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December 16, 2025

Internova Travel Group is saying it’s been a “landmark” year for its Family Bonds Foundation. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025, the foundation raised a record $800,000 raised in 2025. This milestone surpasses last year’s record of $650,000 and underscores, said Internova, an unprecedented level of commitment from advisors, supplier partners and travelers alike.

Established in 2015, the Family Bonds Foundation is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting those in the travel industry by providing direct financial assistance to advisors, partners, their families and communities in times of need. Over the past decade, the Foundation has raised a total of $2.3 million through donations and fundraising events and has awarded more than 250 grants.

“The donations that Family Bonds has received from every corner of the travel industry are tremendously gratifying,” said Jackie Friedman, president of the Family Bonds Foundation and Nexion Travel Group, a division of Internova. “We may represent different agencies and brands, but we are one travel family, and when hardship strikes, we lift each other up.”

This year, the Foundation provided critical emergency relief to families affected by the California wildfires and to communities in Jamaica devastated by Hurricane Melissa. In addition, a special fundraiser generated an additional $40,000, with all proceeds directed to the Sandals Foundation to support hurricane recovery efforts.

The next nomination deadline is January 15, 2026. To nominate someone or to make a donation, visit FamilyBondsFoundation.com.