Hostage US
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Non-profit, non-partisan organization that provides support and professional services to former hostages and their families, both during and after a kidnapping.
Washington, DC
Joined July 2013
It is thanks to our wonderful sponsors that we can plan for our 2025 Annual Reception. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click the link here: or email our Development Director, Laura Randall, at laura@hostageus.org. #HostageUS #Sponsorship #AnnualReception
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RT @PedroPizano: Feeling incredible lucky and so grateful to have been able to launch the John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initi…
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Join us on May 1 in DC for the Hostage US 2025 Annual Reception. We look forward to sharing an impactful evening as we come together to address the issue of hostage-taking. Follow the link to learn more. We hope to see you there!
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Today we say goodbye to our team mate Elena who will be moving on in her career. Everyone at Hostage US is grateful for your hard work, positive attitude and willingness to tackle everything thrown at you with immeasurable grace. Thank you, Elena. You will be missed.
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This past weekend, our #HostageUS team was invited by @ISMA_HQ to their annual conference in London. We are grateful to our colleagues at ISMA for the invitation and are always appreciative of the opportunity to engage with the larger security community. #HostageUS
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We want to thank @visitmiami, the @gableschamber, and the @beaconcouncil for graciously hosting events highlighting our organization this week. #HostageUS Board member @MichaelSctMoore shared his experience as a captive and his work with our organization. #HostageUS #ThankYou
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Today we celebrate the 13th anniversary of Jessica Buchanans rescue from Somalia. Jess's book details her journey, and the crucial role of family support. You can read more about her rescue from her own words through the link.
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Our ED, @LizMCathcart, recently joined WDRB to discuss reintegration challenges for returning hostages. Read here: We celebrate the news of all Americans released, while remaining mindful of the many families still waiting for their loved ones to return.
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On November 4th, 1979, Barry Rosen and 51 other Americans were taken hostage during the Iran hostage crisis. Today, we celebrate his release anniversary and thank him for his role on our Advisory Council. Learn more about his story in this NPR interview
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9 years ago, @jrezaian was released from Iran after over a year and a half of captivity. Since then, Jason has used his experience to support #HostageUS and bring awareness to the importance of community support. Listen to Jason's podcast to learn more:
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Thank you to all of the organizations that support us by sponsoring our #AnnualReception. Thank you to Stryker for your Silver Sponsorship! Interested in becoming a donor? Click this link: or reach out to Laura Randall, at Laura@hostageus.org. #HostageUS
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#HostageUS joins in on this National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, and honor his legacy of closely working with the families of Americans taken hostage or wrongfully detained. Thank you President Carter.
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Save the date on your new calendars for our #HostageUS 2025 Annual Reception! Please click the link below for tickets or reach out to Laura Randall, laura@hostageus.org, for any questions. We look forward to seeing you May 1st! Get tickets here:
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Thank you for supporting us this year as we continued to support former hostages and their families! Hostage US looks forward to continuing to provide Hope and Help in 2025. #HappyNewYear #HostageUS
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Happy holiday from Hostage US staff and volunteers. We know that the holidays can be a hard time for many and we want to say to our families: we are here for you. We will continue the work so that all our loved ones can be home for the holidays. #HappyHolidays #HostageUS
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Your support of #HostageUS helps families of American hostages when they need it most—and your gift can also benefit you! Consider two impactful giving options: ✅ Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) & ✅ IRA Distributions. Don't wait—give by December 31 to maximize impact!
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Today we want to highlight our amazing Wellness Coaches, Dr Eindra Khin Khin, Tammy Weitzman, and Haleh Keypour. Our Wellness Coaches are a team of mental health professionals who provide support to our families and returning hostages. Please join us in thanking them! #HostageUS
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Former hostage Matthew Heath shares his thanks for #HostageUS & our donors this holiday season. It is because of them, that we can continue this work. If you are interested in partnering with us to bring hope during the holidays, please click here:
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RT @PedroPizano: Going on right now: Panel Discussion on American Hostages in Iran Hosted by the Congressional Task Force on American Host…
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RT @PedroPizano: Great hostage review panel going on right now at the @AtlanticCouncil. There’s a livestream here:
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