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Please add any programs, businesses or nonprofits you know of nationally or in your area.
Let's make sure that we all know what is available out there.
Please add any programs, businesses or nonprofits you know of nationally or in your area.
Let's make sure that we all know what is available out there.
2/ Guitars for Vets
Guitars for Vets offers lessons, guitar for Veterans.
guitars4vets.org
@guitarsforvets
The G4V program starts with a 10-week instruction period. During this time Veterans are given one-on-one individualized lessons.
Guitars for Vets offers lessons, guitar for Veterans.
guitars4vets.org
@guitarsforvets
The G4V program starts with a 10-week instruction period. During this time Veterans are given one-on-one individualized lessons.
3/ Helmets to Hardhats
helmetstohardhats.org
@HelmetsHardhats
Helmets to Hardhats connects transitioning active-duty military service members, veterans, National Guard and Reservists with skilled training and quality career opportunities in the construction industry.
helmetstohardhats.org
@HelmetsHardhats
Helmets to Hardhats connects transitioning active-duty military service members, veterans, National Guard and Reservists with skilled training and quality career opportunities in the construction industry.
4/ Save A Suit
This Nonprofit Gives Free Suits to Transitioning Service Members
saveasuit.org
@SaveASuit
You don't have to be local to get a suit from Save A Suit. With its "Ship A Suit" program, you can request a suit online from the 501(c)3 nonprofit.
This Nonprofit Gives Free Suits to Transitioning Service Members
saveasuit.org
@SaveASuit
You don't have to be local to get a suit from Save A Suit. With its "Ship A Suit" program, you can request a suit online from the 501(c)3 nonprofit.
5/ The Institute for Veterans and Military Families
ivmf.syracuse.edu
@IVMFSyracuseU
IVMF mission is to empower service members, Veterans and their families through actionable research, innovative programs and insightful analytics.
ivmf.syracuse.edu
@IVMFSyracuseU
IVMF mission is to empower service members, Veterans and their families through actionable research, innovative programs and insightful analytics.
6/ Forever Amber Acres:
A forever home for horses; a healing place for veterans.
foreveramber.org
@Forevrambracres
MEDINA, Ohio — There's an unspoken respect between horses and humans: Both feel empathy, and trust is earned, not given.
A forever home for horses; a healing place for veterans.
foreveramber.org
@Forevrambracres
MEDINA, Ohio — There's an unspoken respect between horses and humans: Both feel empathy, and trust is earned, not given.
7/ Coffee Bunker
Tulsa, OK
coffeebunker.org
A place where veterans connect.
@CoffeeBunker
Their mission is to support veterans and service members in their transition to civilian life through personal and professional development.
Tulsa, OK
coffeebunker.org
A place where veterans connect.
@CoffeeBunker
Their mission is to support veterans and service members in their transition to civilian life through personal and professional development.
8/ Veterans Community Project
veteranscommunityproject.org
@VCP_HQ
Their goal is to build a village of tiny homes to house homeless Veterans in the Kansas City area.
veteranscommunityproject.org
@VCP_HQ
Their goal is to build a village of tiny homes to house homeless Veterans in the Kansas City area.
9/ K9s For Warriors
k9sforwarriors.org
@k9sforwarriors
The K9s program is 100% free for the veteran. We have our Warriors’ backs.
k9sforwarriors.org
@k9sforwarriors
The K9s program is 100% free for the veteran. We have our Warriors’ backs.
10/ WARRIOR SURF FOUNDATION
warriorsurf.org
@WarriorSurf
Committed to enhancing the mental and physical wellbeing of Veterans and their families through adaptive surf therapy.
warriorsurf.org
@WarriorSurf
Committed to enhancing the mental and physical wellbeing of Veterans and their families through adaptive surf therapy.
11/ Vet Tix
vettix.org
@VetTix
Vet Tix * provides tickets to events which reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, build life-long memories and encourage service members and veterans to stay engaged with local communities and American life.
vettix.org
@VetTix
Vet Tix * provides tickets to events which reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, build life-long memories and encourage service members and veterans to stay engaged with local communities and American life.
12/ BattleBetty Foundation, South Carolina
battlebettyfoundation.com/programs
@BattleBettyFdn
Provide supportive services for Women Veterans
battlebettyfoundation.com/programs
@BattleBettyFdn
Provide supportive services for Women Veterans
13/ Veterans Supportive Services Agency, Inc. (VSSA)
vssainc.org
San Jose, CA
Supportive Services Agency, Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to help eligible Veterans apply for service connected disability life-time compensation.
vssainc.org
San Jose, CA
Supportive Services Agency, Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to help eligible Veterans apply for service connected disability life-time compensation.
14/ Companions For Heroes
companionsforheroes.org
@c4heroes
Mission:
To champion public awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and challenges confronting our country’s heroes and rally support for shelter animal adoption by connecting heroes and companions.
companionsforheroes.org
@c4heroes
Mission:
To champion public awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and challenges confronting our country’s heroes and rally support for shelter animal adoption by connecting heroes and companions.
15/ Veterans Employment Trajectory (VET) Initiative
twc.edu/programs/veter……
The Washington Center Veterans Employment Trajectory program where veterans get matched up with an internship that fits their personal and career interests in the Washington DC area.
twc.edu/programs/veter……
The Washington Center Veterans Employment Trajectory program where veterans get matched up with an internship that fits their personal and career interests in the Washington DC area.
16/ Heroes Haven
theheroeshaven.com
Heroes Haven is a program designed by Veterans in cooperation with other professionals to provide an introduction to trauma as it pertains to the warfighter. It is also an initiative to connect Vets and first responders to their community
theheroeshaven.com
Heroes Haven is a program designed by Veterans in cooperation with other professionals to provide an introduction to trauma as it pertains to the warfighter. It is also an initiative to connect Vets and first responders to their community
17/ The Equus Effect
Somatic Experiencing with Horses
theequuseffect.org
@EquusEffect
Their flagship program is a peer-to-peer program with our facilitators, horses and other vets who work as a team to accelerate the journey home to family and community.
Somatic Experiencing with Horses
theequuseffect.org
@EquusEffect
Their flagship program is a peer-to-peer program with our facilitators, horses and other vets who work as a team to accelerate the journey home to family and community.
18/ Warrior-Scholar Project
warrior-scholar.org
@WSP_Vets
Warrior-Scholar Project empowers enlisted service members and transitioning service members to succeed in higher education.
warrior-scholar.org
@WSP_Vets
Warrior-Scholar Project empowers enlisted service members and transitioning service members to succeed in higher education.
19/ The Posse Foundation
possefoundation.org
@PosseVeterans
The Posse Foundation identifies, recruits and trains individuals with extraordinary leadership potential. Posse Scholars receive full-tuition leadership scholarships from Posse’s partner colleges and universities.
possefoundation.org
@PosseVeterans
The Posse Foundation identifies, recruits and trains individuals with extraordinary leadership potential. Posse Scholars receive full-tuition leadership scholarships from Posse’s partner colleges and universities.
20/ The Pat Tillman Foundation
pattillmanfoundation.org
@pattillmanfnd
Their mission is to unite and empower remarkable military service members, veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self.
pattillmanfoundation.org
@pattillmanfnd
Their mission is to unite and empower remarkable military service members, veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self.
21/ Service to School (S2S)
service2school.org
@Service2School
To prepare transitioning service members and veterans for their next chapter of leadership by helping them gain admission to the best college or graduate school possible.
service2school.org
@Service2School
To prepare transitioning service members and veterans for their next chapter of leadership by helping them gain admission to the best college or graduate school possible.
23/ Cohen Veterans Network
cohenveteransnetwork.org
@CohenVeterans
The Cohen Veterans clinics around the country provide free MH care for post 9/11 military, veterans & their families.
cohenveteransnetwork.org
@CohenVeterans
The Cohen Veterans clinics around the country provide free MH care for post 9/11 military, veterans & their families.
24/ Soldier On
wesoldieron.org
@WeSoldierOn
Soldier On is a private nonprofit organization committed to ending veteran homelessness.
wesoldieron.org
@WeSoldierOn
Soldier On is a private nonprofit organization committed to ending veteran homelessness.
25/Clear Path for Veterans
clearpath4vets.com
@ClearPath4Vets
Clear Path for Veterans, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is Upstate New York’s archetype Veteran Service Organization serving as a hub of information, programs, and resources.
clearpath4vets.com
@ClearPath4Vets
Clear Path for Veterans, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is Upstate New York’s archetype Veteran Service Organization serving as a hub of information, programs, and resources.
26/ The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS)
niccs.cisa.gov/training/veter……
Veterans begin a cybersecurity career including free online training, information on cybersecurity-related degree programs and information on scholarships.
niccs.cisa.gov/training/veter……
Veterans begin a cybersecurity career including free online training, information on cybersecurity-related degree programs and information on scholarships.
27/ National Center for Healthy Veterans
healthyveterans.org
@HealthyVetsNCHV
The NCHV Purpose is to “Return Healthy Veterans to America.” They address health in terms of physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, and relational wellness.
healthyveterans.org
@HealthyVetsNCHV
The NCHV Purpose is to “Return Healthy Veterans to America.” They address health in terms of physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, and relational wellness.
28/ Stack Up
stackup.org
@StackUpDotOrg
Stack Up helps US and Allied military service members get through deployments to combat zones and recover from traumatic physical and emotional injuries with the power of video gaming.
stackup.org
@StackUpDotOrg
Stack Up helps US and Allied military service members get through deployments to combat zones and recover from traumatic physical and emotional injuries with the power of video gaming.
29/ Saddles in Service
saddlesinservice.org
@StormSonsRanch
Saddles in Service is a non-profit for our community's Heroes and Horses at absolutely no cost to Vets, AD Military, First Responders and their families.
saddlesinservice.org
@StormSonsRanch
Saddles in Service is a non-profit for our community's Heroes and Horses at absolutely no cost to Vets, AD Military, First Responders and their families.
30/ NORTHERN COLORADO VETERAN'S RESOURCE CENTER
nocovrc.com
Aspire to be the premier central hub for Veterans and their families to effortlessly navigate the services and resources they deserve.
nocovrc.com
Aspire to be the premier central hub for Veterans and their families to effortlessly navigate the services and resources they deserve.
31/ The Black Dagger Military Hunt Club Inc
blackdaggermhc.org
@BlackDaggerMHC
The Black Dagger Military Hunt Club Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity that provides adaptive shooting, hunting, fishing and other outdoor opportunities for military veterans.
blackdaggermhc.org
@BlackDaggerMHC
The Black Dagger Military Hunt Club Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity that provides adaptive shooting, hunting, fishing and other outdoor opportunities for military veterans.
32/ Higher Ground
highergroundusa.org
@HigherGroundUSA
Higher Ground's military and recreation therapy programs in ID, CA, NY allow those with disabilities to experience outdoor activities.
Apply for week long Higher Ground Veteran Program:
highergroundusa.org/veteranprogram……
highergroundusa.org
@HigherGroundUSA
Higher Ground's military and recreation therapy programs in ID, CA, NY allow those with disabilities to experience outdoor activities.
Apply for week long Higher Ground Veteran Program:
highergroundusa.org/veteranprogram……
33/ National Resource Directory
nrd.gov
@NRDgov
The NRD is a database of validated resources that supports recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration for service members, veterans, family members, and caregivers.
nrd.gov
@NRDgov
The NRD is a database of validated resources that supports recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration for service members, veterans, family members, and caregivers.
34/ MK9S Service Dogs
mk9servicedogs.org
Providing highly trained service dogs tailored to meet specific veteran needs at no cost to the qualified and deserving veteran.
mk9servicedogs.org
Providing highly trained service dogs tailored to meet specific veteran needs at no cost to the qualified and deserving veteran.
35/ Veterans Service Commission of Summit County, OH
vscsummitoh.us
@VSCsummitOH
Its role was, as it is now, to provide emergency relief and support services to veterans who served this country and their family members and survivors.
vscsummitoh.us
@VSCsummitOH
Its role was, as it is now, to provide emergency relief and support services to veterans who served this country and their family members and survivors.
36/ New Life K9s
newlifek9s.org
@NewLifeK9s
New Life K9s is teaching service dogs for Veterans and First Responders with PTSD
Their mission is simple:
Saving lives through the healing power of the human-canine bond.
Their dogs are provided at no cost to the recipient
newlifek9s.org
@NewLifeK9s
New Life K9s is teaching service dogs for Veterans and First Responders with PTSD
Their mission is simple:
Saving lives through the healing power of the human-canine bond.
Their dogs are provided at no cost to the recipient
37/ United Association Veterans in Piping Program
uavip.org
@UAPipeTrades
The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (UA) has partnered with the U.S. military to create the UA Veterans In Piping (VIP) Program.
uavip.org
@UAPipeTrades
The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (UA) has partnered with the U.S. military to create the UA Veterans In Piping (VIP) Program.
38/ Camp Freedom
campfreedompa.org
Camp Freedom is a unique organization that helps Veterans and First Responders onto a pathway of recovery and strives to keep families together through outdoor activities.
campfreedompa.org
Camp Freedom is a unique organization that helps Veterans and First Responders onto a pathway of recovery and strives to keep families together through outdoor activities.
39/ Fisher House
fisherhouse.org
@FisherHouseFdtn
Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital.
Programs:
fisherhouse.org/programs/
fisherhouse.org
@FisherHouseFdtn
Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital.
Programs:
fisherhouse.org/programs/
40/ The Independence Fund
independencefund.org
@IndyFund
The Independence Fund is a national non-profit helping wounded, ill and injured Veterans and their caregivers regain independence.
Apply for assistance:
independencefund.org/pages/apply-fo…
independencefund.org
@IndyFund
The Independence Fund is a national non-profit helping wounded, ill and injured Veterans and their caregivers regain independence.
Apply for assistance:
independencefund.org/pages/apply-fo…
41/ Play for Your Freedom
playforyourfreedom.org
Their mission:
“To use fitness and peer to peer support to help Veterans and their families transition from military life to civilian life”
They have a place for every Veteran no matter their age or ability.
playforyourfreedom.org
Their mission:
“To use fitness and peer to peer support to help Veterans and their families transition from military life to civilian life”
They have a place for every Veteran no matter their age or ability.
42/ The EOD Warrior Foundation (EODWF)
eodwarriorfoundation.org
@EODWarrior
The EOD Warrior Foundation serves the EOD community by providing financial assistance and support to Active-Duty, Reserve and National Guard, Retired and Veteran EOD Technicians and their families.
eodwarriorfoundation.org
@EODWarrior
The EOD Warrior Foundation serves the EOD community by providing financial assistance and support to Active-Duty, Reserve and National Guard, Retired and Veteran EOD Technicians and their families.
43/ 22 UNTIL NONE
22untilnone.org
@22UntilNone
Strengthens the veteran community by providing support, providing resources, and raising awareness for those who have served our nation.
Download the free 22 Until None app on Google Play, Apple App Store or Kindle Fire.
22untilnone.org
@22UntilNone
Strengthens the veteran community by providing support, providing resources, and raising awareness for those who have served our nation.
Download the free 22 Until None app on Google Play, Apple App Store or Kindle Fire.
44/ GallantFew
gallantfew.org
We serve veterans from any branch, any era, anywhere.
The core of GallantFew is one-on-one mentoring by a veteran expert for a veteran.
GallantFew provides individualized transition services to Active-Duty troops and veterans.
gallantfew.org
We serve veterans from any branch, any era, anywhere.
The core of GallantFew is one-on-one mentoring by a veteran expert for a veteran.
GallantFew provides individualized transition services to Active-Duty troops and veterans.
45/ Triple B Adventures
tba.vet
Triple B Adventures is dedicated to reconnecting veterans with their brothers and sisters. Through outdoor retreats, we give veterans a sense of belonging they may have lost since transitioning out of the military.
tba.vet
Triple B Adventures is dedicated to reconnecting veterans with their brothers and sisters. Through outdoor retreats, we give veterans a sense of belonging they may have lost since transitioning out of the military.
46/ Save A Warrior
saveawarrior.org
@saveawarrior
An evidence-based program that provides a powerful healing experience for Active Duty, Vets, and First Responders who are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress.
Application:
saveawarrior.org/apply
saveawarrior.org
@saveawarrior
An evidence-based program that provides a powerful healing experience for Active Duty, Vets, and First Responders who are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress.
Application:
saveawarrior.org/apply
47/ QuadVets,
quadvets.org
A southeast Louisiana non profit serving veterans.
Mission:
The mission at QuadVets is simple: to honor every veteran with dignity and respect, and to serve those who may find themselves in difficult circumstances.
quadvets.org
A southeast Louisiana non profit serving veterans.
Mission:
The mission at QuadVets is simple: to honor every veteran with dignity and respect, and to serve those who may find themselves in difficult circumstances.
48/ Homes For Our Troops
hfotusa.org/mission/
@HomesForOurTrps
Mission:
To build and donate specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives.
hfotusa.org/mission/
@HomesForOurTrps
Mission:
To build and donate specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives.
49/ Semper Fi & America's Fund
thefund.org
@SemperFiFund
Semper Fi & America’s Fund is dedicated to providing assistance to our combat wounded, critically ill and injured service members, military family members, and vets, from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
thefund.org
@SemperFiFund
Semper Fi & America’s Fund is dedicated to providing assistance to our combat wounded, critically ill and injured service members, military family members, and vets, from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
50/ BACKPACKS FOR LIFE
backpacksforlife.org
@Backpacks4Life
Backpacks For Life’s mission is to provide a unique and personalized support system for homeless and at-risk veterans who are struggling to reintegrate into civilian life.
backpacksforlife.org
@Backpacks4Life
Backpacks For Life’s mission is to provide a unique and personalized support system for homeless and at-risk veterans who are struggling to reintegrate into civilian life.
51/ Warfighter Engaged
warfighterengaged.org
@WFEngaged
An all volunteer effort adapting game controllers, recreational, and independence items for severely injured and disabled veterans.
warfighterengaged.org
@WFEngaged
An all volunteer effort adapting game controllers, recreational, and independence items for severely injured and disabled veterans.
52/ Travis Manion Foundation
travismanion.org
@TMFoundation
Develops programs, training opportunities, and events designed to empower veterans and families of the fallen, and then inspire them to pass on their values to the next generation and the community at large.
travismanion.org
@TMFoundation
Develops programs, training opportunities, and events designed to empower veterans and families of the fallen, and then inspire them to pass on their values to the next generation and the community at large.
53/ Paralyzed Veterans of America
pva.org
@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America, an organization dedicated to serving veterans—and to medical research, advocacy and civil rights for all people with disabilities.
pva.org
@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America, an organization dedicated to serving veterans—and to medical research, advocacy and civil rights for all people with disabilities.
54/ The Pink Berets
thepinkberets.org
@the_pinkberets
Non profit organization dedicated to assisting women of the US Armed Forces and veterans afflicted with invisible injuries from PTSD, MST, and CTS.
thepinkberets.org
@the_pinkberets
Non profit organization dedicated to assisting women of the US Armed Forces and veterans afflicted with invisible injuries from PTSD, MST, and CTS.
55/ IOWA Service Dogs
iowaservicedogs.org
@IOWAServiceDogs
Dedicated to helping first responders and veterans who have served their country and community reintegrate into civilian life by providing mobility and psychiatric service dogs at no cost.
iowaservicedogs.org
@IOWAServiceDogs
Dedicated to helping first responders and veterans who have served their country and community reintegrate into civilian life by providing mobility and psychiatric service dogs at no cost.
56/ HVAF - Helping Veterans And Families of Indiana
hvafofindiana.org
@HVAFofIndiana
Helping Indiana Veterans and Families. HVAF helps homeless and at-risk veterans return to self-sufficiency.
hvafofindiana.org
@HVAFofIndiana
Helping Indiana Veterans and Families. HVAF helps homeless and at-risk veterans return to self-sufficiency.
57/ America's VetDogs
vetdogs.org
@AmericasVetDogs
America's VetDogs is a nonprofit organization that provides service dogs to veterans in need.
vetdogs.org
@AmericasVetDogs
America's VetDogs is a nonprofit organization that provides service dogs to veterans in need.
58/ Field 4 Valor Farms (F4V)
fields4valor.org
@fields4valor
Fields 4 Valor is a free farmshare for veteran families in need. It also offers employment and volunteer opportunities for veterans.
fields4valor.org
@fields4valor
Fields 4 Valor is a free farmshare for veteran families in need. It also offers employment and volunteer opportunities for veterans.
59/ Live Today – Put it Away!
Wisconsin’s Gun Shop Project & Safe Storage Program
wicvso.org/wp-content/upl……
Wisconsin’s Gun Shop Project & Safe Storage Program
wicvso.org/wp-content/upl……
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