Wounded Warrior Project Outlines Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts to US House Committee

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2021 -- Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) Chief Program Officer Jennifer Silva testified today before the U.S. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, where she told members the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent withdrawal from Afghanistan have elevated the challenges surrounding veteran suicide prevention efforts. Silva outlined ways WWP is supporting wounded veterans, including making outreach calls to those who served in Afghanistan. She also shared additional steps Congress and the health care and veteran services communities should take longer term to serve the veteran population.

Wounded Warrior Project and Harley-Davidson Announce Operation Personal Freedom

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 20, 2021 -- 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 support for WWP's life-changing mental health programs. Operation Personal Freedom includes:

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.