News Releases

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) — One-third of post-9/11 wounded veterans who responded to a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) survey noted they have or expect to run out of money due...

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...

WASHINGTON (Sept. 9, 2020) — Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) hosted a panel discussion on substance use disorders (SUDs) among veterans with researchers from the RAND Corporation. The panel...

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...

Verizon customers have a new way to support injured veterans and their families through Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Starting Aug. 27, Verizon Wireless customers who pay their bill monthly...

WASHINGTON (Aug. 11, 2020) — Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) applauds the introduction of H.R. HR 7926, The Veterans Access Act of 2020, by Rep. Terrance John “TJ” Cox. The bill will...

WASHINGTON (Aug. 11, 2020) — Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) applauds the passage of S.785, the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, a major legislative...

President Donald Trump signed into law the Ryan Kules and Paul Benne Specially Adaptive Housing (SAH) Improvement Act of 2019, a major legislative priority for Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)....

The Toxic Exposures in the American Military (TEAM) coalition announced that toxic exposure legislation has been officially introduced to the Senate, with Sen. Thom Tillis acting as the main bill...

Veterans served by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently participated in a virtual town hall with the VA about the benefits they're receiving during the COVID-19 pandemic. VA Undersecretary of...

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...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) applauds the passage of H.R. 3504, the Ryan Kules and Paul Benne Specially Adaptive Housing (SAH) Improvement Act of 2019, and is proud to have led the way in...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veteran benefits training manager Frank Logalbo testified before the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced its first round of investments and partnerships for 2020. These 22 veteran and military service organizations will assist with meeting the many needs of...

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...

An increasing number of post-9/11 wounded veterans are living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to the annual Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) survey of the veterans it serves....

Just before she left to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games, American diver Kelci Bryant Grisez met with a group of injured military veterans. The experience left an indelible mark. “I knew...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently participated in a forum about innovative PTSD treatments and PTSD Awareness Month. The forum was hosted by Dr. Michael O'Hanlon, senior policy fellow at...

During a recent Washington Post Live event, hosted by columnist David Ignatius, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Government Affairs Director Derek Fronabarger joined toxic exposure activist and...

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...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May xx, 2020) — Be careful if you’re over at Nancy Beetstra’s house; you might have to shimmy past a stack of soap or tango with a tower of toothbrushes. She’s not a...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Chief Program Officer Jennifer Silva shared during a virtual forum that WWP survey data shows a need for expanded mental health...

Grammy-nominated recording artist Josh Turner and former NFL quarterback Jesse Palmer are supporting injured veterans and their families during the coronavirus pandemic through Wounded Warrior...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) hosted a livestream about the challenges veterans are experiencing as the COVID-19 pandemic affects Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits processing and...

Social distancing is not good for Natasha Carter. The Army veteran from Georgia already lives with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of her time in Iraq. "Dealing with PTSD can...

Some of the nation's most severely wounded warriors are facing unique challenges because of the coronavirus pandemic. While these warriors are encountering the same problems as others finding...

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...

Injured veterans and their families are among those heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Many of them face financial crises due to unemployment, while others battle mental health issues...

With couples spending extended time together in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is launching virtual mental health workshops to support the relationships...

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...

A normal Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Peer Support Group meeting would bring a dozen wounded veterans together in Orlando to distribute food to families in need or just bond over an evening at...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is committing $10 million to help meet the immediate needs of warriors who are in financial crisis due to the coronavirus pandemic. The veterans charity is asking...

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has launched a campaign to reach nearly 40,000 wounded veterans and family members this month who may be experiencing additional stress....

H.R.3504 – The Ryan Kules and Paul Benne Specially Adaptive Housing Improvement Act of 2019 reached a significant milestone when the Senate approved it on March 26. The bill, which is named...

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...

As the coronavirus pandemic grows and millions are ordered to stay home, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has shifted its physical wellness program to reach warriors and their families in the...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently shared with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) how it is assisting veterans during the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As of March 24, there are 204...

Before he took a single swing, Pete Alonso knocked it out of the park. The New York Mets first baseman and reigning National League rookie of the year shook hands, snapped pictures, and signed...

ATLANTA (March 3, 2020) – Samantha had faced nerves before. But this was different. “It’s scary, actually. “You are there; you have the microphone in your face. “I’m afraid because I...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and Harley-Davidson Motor Company® are again hitting the road to bring Rolling Project Odyssey® to wounded veterans. Rolling Project Odyssey is a unique...

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...

If you look closely, you can spot the familiar Iron Man® helmet. Just around the corner is the famous red, white, and blue Captain America™ shield. This isn't a comic book; it's a computer....

Army veteran Briana McCrae thought she was just posing for a photo in front of Liberty Bell Center with her boyfriend Frank Carr. Then he handed her a sauce packet that said, "Marry Me." And...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) strengthened its governance and oversight with the addition of three new board members. Each served in the U.S. Army after graduating from the U.S. Military...

Their size, speed, and Pro Bowl practice jerseys made it easy to differentiate the NFL stars from the injured veterans in a flag football game in Orlando recently. But as to who was having more...

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...