Wounded Warrior Project to Call and Support 40,000 Afghanistan Veterans

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 19, 2021 -- 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 making calls to support warriors as they navigate the news. The WWP teammates will remind the warriors they're not alone and connect them and their families to resources, especially in mental health, during this time and into the future.

You Are Not Alone During This Challenging Time

JACKSONVILLE, FL — With the rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan, we understand that many warriors are experiencing a wide variety of emotions: concerns, confusion, anger, frustration, and sadness. We encourage the warriors we serve to seek out any resources or help that you may need.

If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide and need to talk confidentially with someone, please contact the 24/7 Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and press 1. You may also chat online or text 838255. If you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Remember, you are not alone. Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) remains by your side.

Wounded Warrior Project Supports Introduction of Clothing Allowance Reform Bills

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2021 -- Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) applauded the introduction of the Brian Neuman Clothing Allowance Act of 2021 and the Mark O'Brien Clothing Allowance Act of 2021 on Capitol Hill today. The bills are named after two severely injured combat veterans, Army SSG Brian Neuman and Marine CPL Mark O'Brien. 

"Given that I use prosthetics, having to apply for a clothing allowance every year seems very ineffective, especially for those of us with traumatic brain injuries who often forget to apply," said O'Brien.

Wounded Warrior Project Announces New Support for Veterans Service Organizations in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 27, 2021 -- 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 members. The organizations receiving grants are:

• Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health – supporting confidential, high-quality behavioral healthcare services and local resource connections to post-9/11 veterans and active-duty service members (including National Guard and Reserves), and their families.
• Armed Services YMCA of Alaska – supporting the YMCA food pantry, the Guardian Angel program and covering additional costs associated with short active-duty fishing days.

Wounded Warrior Project, Congressional Members, and Veterans Affairs Officials Discuss Women Veteran Needs

WASHINGTON — Last week Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) Chief Program Officer Jennifer Silva and Vice President of Connection and Wellness Tracy Farrell hosted discussions with VA Chief of Staff Tanya Bradsher, VA Assistant Secretary for the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs Kayla Williams, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), and Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-6). Topics covered a range of women veterans’ issues, including military sexual trauma and access and improvements at VA facilities.