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National nonprofit strengthens organizations delivering food and financial assistance to service members and families JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project®...

This Veterans Day, as the country prepares to celebrate 250 years as a nation, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans while working to ensure their...

Sept. 17, 2025 -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will showcase its innovative approach to supporting military mental health through adventure-based learning at the National Recreation and Park...

A simple check-in can save a life. That's the message behind Check-In Chain, a new campaign by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to inspire a ripple effect of connection, one conversation at a time....

WASHINGTON D.C. – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), a leading veterans service organization, along with Senator Richard Blumenthal (CT) and Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25), held a press conference on...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will present its innovative approach to addressing military mental health, focusing on adventure-based learning at the Association...

This Veterans Day, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is bringing veteran families together around the country to build connection, which is critical to their recovery from trauma. The organization's...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will share best practices in veteran and military support at the 2024 Military Influencers Conference. The event is one of the...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is supporting the Department of Defense Warrior Games as a Platinum sponsor. More than 200 athletes from U.S. military branches will participate with athletes from...

A Wounded Warrior Makes His Way from Doorman at The Bluebird Café to the Opry Stage NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 3, 2024) -- U.S. Marine Corps veteran Sal Gonzalez made his Grand Ole Opry debut...

Mental wellness programs were the most common type of service requested by veteran family members and caregivers registered with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) from October 2022 to October 2023....

Veterans with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) kicked off the organization's annual Soldier Ride® in the nation's capital with First Lady Jill Biden at the White House today. As part of her...

Warriors On Capitol Hill This Week Advocating for Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Access to Care WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen....

Life took a drastic turn for U.S. Army veteran Mark Lalli during a training exercise in Italy. His team's helicopter spun uncontrollably for several hundred feet before crashing. Of the 11...

Charity Commemorates Day with New York City Parade, Empire State Building Lighting, and Events Nationwide NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Veterans Day, and every day, Wounded Warrior Project

From Livestreaming to Gameplay, Host a Charity Stream to Support Wounded Warriors JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is inviting people across the...

WWP Highlights Role Overseas Ahead of National Day of the Deployed on Oct. 26 LANDSTUHL, Germany, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Army veteran Corine Hamilton woke up in a hospital in Germany in...

Nearly 20 years ago, Army veteran Brian Neuman was injured during the Iraq war. While in a military hospital, a volunteer brought Brian a backpack filled with comfort items. That simple act of...

Too many veterans face challenges when transitioning from the military to the civilian workforce. ...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will collaborate with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to host 140 veterans for the 16th annual National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic this week in San...

Peer Leader of the Year Honored for Creating Opportunities for Other Veterans CHARLOTTE, N.C. , June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Army veteran Dana Hutson's peer support group for other wounded...

New Video Series 'Continuing to Serve' Will Feature Six Warriors' Unique Stories of Life After Service JACKSONVILLE, Fla. and ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Wounded Warrior...

Join Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) as we honor the nation's veterans in our virtual Veterans Day Show premiering Friday, Nov. 11. The Veterans Day show, presented by DISH Network, will air on...

Too many veterans are still dying by suicide. To address this issue, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is working to reduce the fears and barriers warriors face when asking for help. "The warriors...

Legislation Guarantees Care and Benefits for Veterans Affected by Toxic Exposure WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At a White House ceremony today, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)...

By WWP CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington After more than four years of tough work, countless meetings on Capitol Hill, and thousands of veterans making their voices heard in Washington, Congress...

President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed 27 wounded warriors at the White House today for the annual Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride®. Soldier Ride is a nationally...

Event Kicks Off Final Push in Support of Senate Passage of Honoring Our PACT Act WASHINGTON, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) took part in a major rally in Washington,...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) today held a news conference outside its Jacksonville headquarters to advocate for Congressional passage of a bill to help veterans exposed to toxic substances...

Marking a significant day in women's history, "Rosie the Riveter" was born from a national hit song in 1942 that depicts Rosie as a woman who served the American war effort by producing war...

Even during the joy of the holiday season, many veterans’ families are coping with a painful void from the loss of a loved one -- a hero, who made the ultimate sacrifice. The empty seat at their...

Sponsors, live streamers, and their supporters raised a record $136,755 through WWP’s Stream to Serve™ platform.

Verizon supported Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and the warriors and family members they serve with a $250,000 donation on Veterans Day.

WASHINGTON (Oct. 28, 2021) — Every day 44 new warriors and family members register for the no-cost services Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) provides. That’s in addition to the nearly 200,000...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and Harley-Davidson® announce Operation Personal Freedom™, a campaign that connects Harley-Davidson enthusiasts to wounded veterans and helps raise critical...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is mounting a campaign to call and offer support to approximately 40,000 veterans of the Afghanistan War amid recent developments. About 400 WWP teammates will be...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is expanding investments in Alaska's veteran and military service organizations to provide for more resources for injured veterans as well as active-duty service...

PITTSBURGH (July 13, 2021) – Air National Guard veteran Leo Robert had never played in a virtual home run derby. So when he stepped up to the “plate” and gripped his Playstation® controller...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington pledged WWP's support of children and youth caregivers and the Hidden Helpers Coalition during an event today with Elizabeth...

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For Colleen Saffron, everyday life is anything but routine. Yet, it is the routine that her husband, Terry, relies on. Terry survived an explosion in Iraq 17 years ago. The blast ripped off part...

NORMAN, Okla. (March 5, 2021) — Jody Farmer took a journey without leaving her house. You never would’ve guessed the ending if you saw the beginning, and that ending keeps getting better....

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) applauds the recent introduction of H.R.1115, The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act of 2021. When signed into law, this act will provide the...

Injured veterans and their family members deal with the long-term effects of their injuries every day, many of which have been compounded by the pandemic. Among those responding to a recent...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and empowering injured veterans, celebrated Veterans Day a little differently today. Instead of a traditional parade, the...

More than 150 livestreamers are teaming up to support injured veterans and their families during the inaugural Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Warrior Week livestreaming relay. The campaign, which...

Veterans Administration estimates 17 veterans take their life every day. That statistic is alarming and has organizations like Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) working to help veterans in crisis...

The attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, changed our nation. For many veterans, the attacks changed their lives more directly. Recently, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) brought together three veterans who...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recognizes the caregivers who sacrifice every day to help our nation's most severely injured post-9/11 veterans. While millions of Americans will enjoy a break on...

Despite rising unemployment since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has helped place over 500 wounded veterans and family members in new careers, with...

During a recent Washington Post Live event, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) experts discussed the challenges facing veterans during their military-to-civilian transitions, especially in the areas...

Darryl Jackson and Kristy Lamborn weren’t going to leave a fellow veteran behind. “When I saw that he wasn’t going to be able to finish what we all started together because of an injury, my...

Wounded warrior Tonya Cook spent part of her day training dolphins. The 20-year Navy veteran learned about eating habits, how dolphins play with one another, and how fast they swim. She did so...

These past months have been a struggle for many, including injured Army veteran James Martin. Health problems paired with social distancing have made each day challenging. That's why what Jimmy...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is proud to be named the top large nonprofit to work for in the nation. The NonProfit Times ranks charities of all sizes based on responses to employee surveys. For...

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is continuing to support wounded veterans and their family members through innovative methods, including non-clinical telephonic care. WWP...

Twenty-six wounded warriors served by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) met with members of Congress and their staffs to advocate for themselves and other veterans as part of WWP's Project Advocacy,...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington testified before the Senate and House committees on Veterans Affairs on WWP's top legislative priorities. Linnington called on...

Marine veteran Michael Pais brought his entire family to the ice rink: wife, daughters, grandson, and Gator the dog. Being able to connect with other families is one of the things that keeps...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and Deloitte are teaming up again to provide free career development training to wounded veterans and family members seeking employment across the United States....

Marine Corps veteran John Chance didn't consider himself much of an artist, but the opportunity to learn blacksmithing alongside other veterans from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) changed his...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2020) – As we start a new year, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) now more than ever, continues to meet the growing needs of the wounded veteran population it serves....

Goats distracted veterans from PTSD, chronic pain, and other issues at a recent goat yoga event organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). A yoga instructor guided veterans through yoga poses...

As Junior Teron neared the end of his Army career, he established a goal to retire from the military at 55. Several back and shoulder injuries, subsequent surgeries, and a heart attack, however,...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) received the Wounded Veteran and Military Caregiver Employment Award at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 9th Annual Lee Anderson Hiring Our Heroes Awards...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has officially launched its much-anticipated online merchandise store, WWP Shop. Visitors to WWP Shop can browse an array of WWP-branded merchandise, including...

In honor of Veterans Day and the veterans who served America, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier....

Volunteers turned a fly-fishing trip into a healing experience for injured veterans. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) organized the gathering on the breathtaking St. Joe River. WWP warrior leader...

Navy veteran John Oliveira is enjoying summer days with his wife and kids. Whether it is a motorcycle ride with his oldest daughter, his son's hockey games, or just a road trip, connecting with...

People were lined up out the door at two San Antonio stores, eager to check in two days early. Volunteers from as far away as Alabama arrived to prepare for the big event. And on Saturday morning,...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced a new grant in support of Hiring Our Heroes (HOH), a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation initiative that connects veterans, service members, and military...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced a grant in support of Boulder Crest, an organization that provides free, world-class, short-duration, high-impact retreats for combat veterans and their...

Since its inception, the career counseling program at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has placed over 15,000 wounded veterans and family support members in careers, with combined first-year...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington hosted a panel discussion on military to civilian transition during the annual America's Warrior Partnership Warrior Community...

It is estimated 20 veterans die by suicide every day across the nation. To help reduce veteran suicide, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is working with local communities to train individuals for...

Francisco Chavez returned relatively unharmed from deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he worked convoys for the U.S. Army. But an explosion stateside ended his civilian job as a mechanic...

National Guard veteran Evamarie Duff doesn't mind driving two hours to network with other veterans. Recently, she even put a little spring in her step by joining a dance lesson organized by...

One home run can change the course of a game. And recently, 57 home runs changed the course of wounded veterans' lives. New York Mets all-star rookie first baseman Pete Alonso launched 57...

Warriors and their families explored healthy eating and nutrition during a cooking class organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Navy veteran Ramon Luis Maldonado and his wife Claribell...

Through sweltering heat, a group of veterans and supporters kept the memory of Army Sgt. Travis Cooper alive during a 22-mile hike recently in eastern Mississippi. "It spoke volumes for them to go...

More than eight million Americans live with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). And the latest Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Annual Warrior Survey shows nearly four in five (78.2%) of the...

A wounded veteran uses his shirt to wipe the sweat from his eyes after carrying a 75-pound pack throughout a 5K. Further back, a father balances his son on his shoulders; a quick water break and...

At a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) yoga class in Houston, injured veterans and their families connected with each other – and baby goats. Tameka Toussaint, her husband Irvin (U.S. Army), their...

Injured veterans and their families got up close and personal with marine life at a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) family day. WWP organized a day-long water adventure to provide opportunities to...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 3, 2019) – Countless crossroads clog New York City – it’s latticework of lefts and rights. Little did Tom Cocchiarella know, a visit to Manhattan would serve as an...

Twenty-nine wounded, ill, and injured post-9/11 service members and veterans visited President Donald Trump at the White House during the annual Washington, DC Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) hosted a reception this evening at Union Station for wounded veterans and numerous guests from Congressional offices, partner Veterans and Military Service...

President Donald Trump will welcome over 30 wounded, ill, and injured post-9/11 veterans served by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to the White House Thursday morning. This visit is part of the...

Army veteran Ramon Guandique moves independently, but has to manage his balance, memory, and chronic pain from injuries during military service that included Iraq deployments. Ramon joined a group...

Army veteran Chad Hamrick has enjoyed skiing throughout his life. But he really wanted to give snowboarding a shot, "to relate to my teenage sons who board." He had a chance to learn and connect...

Army veteran Charles Hackney thought he was meeting a friend from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) over brunch. Instead, he was surprised with Super Bowl tickets for him and fellow warriors Anwar...

Chicago-area businesses, fire departments, and the Cook County Sheriff's Office joined Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) for a day of festive camaraderie at Brookfield Zoo. The zoo donated tickets...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) shares a special, lasting bond with legendary Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen. In 2009, Rick met WWP National Service Director John Roberts, and they joined forces...

Braden Wright and his teammates wanted to take action to help wounded warriors. The senior at Cerro Gordo High School in central Illinois plays football for the Cerro Gordo-Bement High School...

United States Army Veteran Donna Zephrine describes her deployment to Iraq in jagged excerpts of fragmented memory and anxiety. Her mind plays a nonstop soundtrack of war: Got hit while sleeping,...

People like you, who support wounded warriors, are putting in sweat equity and hard work to uplift injured veterans at Carry Forward™, delivered by CSX®, on Saturday, Nov. 10 in Jacksonville....

Veteran Eric Haynes remembers July 4th, 2007 like it was yesterday. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army and was looking forward to celebrating Independence Day with family and...

Video games help keep service members connected with home while they are deployed overseas. Those same games can now help communities support wounded veteran's transition to civilian life. Wounded...

Country star Craig Campbell will sing the national anthem at Carry Forward™, delivered by CSX®, on Saturday, Nov. 10. Carry Forward is a 5K fitness challenge and fundraiser designed to help...

Warriors and families bonded with each other at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park during a surf day organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). To welcome the warriors, a crowd lined the entrance to...