Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) today announced investments in 21 veterans and military service organizations, including the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness's VETERANetwork, as part of its effort to build a network of support for America's wounded veterans and their families. These community partnership grants reflect WWP's ongoing commitment to providing warriors and their loved ones free access to life-changing resources
"Wounded Warrior Project is proud and honored to stand with these organizations to help enhance quality of life for wounded veterans and their families across the nation," said WWP CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington. "We must work together as a community to ensure veterans' and their families' needs are met when and where they arise. Together, we provide a continuum of support for veterans at home, work, and in their communities."
The investment of more than $4.5 million will complement WWP's programs and services by supporting organizations that focus on:
- Brain and mental health
- Community integration
- Caregiver support
- Whole health and wellness
- Financial wellness
- Housing insecurity and wraparound services
- Family resiliency and connection opportunities
The organizations receiving grants are:
- America's Warrior Partnership
- Bastion Community of Resilience
- Boulder Crest Foundation
- Comfort Crew for Military Kids
- D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families
- Elizabeth Dole Foundation
- Farmer Veteran Coalition
- Fields 4 Valor Farms
- Five S.T.A.R. Veterans Center, Inc.
- Hiring Our Heroes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- Melwood
- National Military Family Association
- Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers
- Student Veterans of America
- Team Red, White & Blue
- The Mission Continues
- Three Rangers Foundation
- U.S.VETS
- VETERANetwork
- Vets' Community Connections
- Warrior Reunion Foundation
Since 2012, WWP has partnered with and supported 218 organizations that assist wounded veterans and families at the local and national level, connecting them with the resources they need to thrive in civilian life.
About Wounded Warrior Project
Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers — helping them achieve their highest ambition. Learn more.