Suicide Prevention Month
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A Long-Awaited Victory for Veterans
The Honoring Our PACT Act passes — a major victory for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances during service. This WWP-backed toxic exposure legislation will give millions of veterans access to health care and benefits they deserve.
WWP is committed to helping those living with PTSD.
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New report uncovers the greatest needs of wounded warriors
The WWP Annual Warrior Survey results are in — covering critical topics like mental health, toxic exposure, barriers to care, and more.
Women Warriors Initiative
WWP's Research and Government Affairs teams have released a report highlighting some of the greatest challenges faced by women warriors and recommending practical, policy-centered solutions.
“If I can be a part of an organization that helps people heal and find peace, then the end of my service is not the end. I’m just serving in a new way now.”
TANIKI RICHARD
Wounded Warrior
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WHAT'S NEW AT WWP
Wounded Warrior Project Adds New Leaders to Board of Directors
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 16, 2022 -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced today the elections of Kristen Robinson Darcy, chief operating officer (COO) and head of services and operations of Fidelity Charitable®, and Jeff Dolven, president and CEO of Skookum Contract Services, to its board of directors. Both are new to WWP's all-volunteer board.
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Wounded Warrior Project Brings Veterans to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Pro-Veteran Legislation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) this week brought dozens of veterans from across America to the nation's capital to advocate for legislation to enhance support for women veterans, improve access to mental health care, and ensure medically retired veterans get all the benefits they earned during their military service.
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Wounded Warrior Project Says Stigma and Avoidance Impacting Veteran Suicide Risk
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 1, 2022 -- 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 we serve tell us they just want to feel like themselves again after military service, but many are reluctant to ask for help," said Erin Fletcher, Psy.D., director of WWP's Warrior Care Network®. "As we enter Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Wounded Warrior Project is continuing to combat the stigma."
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Wounded Warrior Project Proud to Sponsor 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is a Platinum sponsor of the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games taking place Aug. 19-28 in Orlando. Nearly 200 athletes from U.S. military branches will participate, along with athletes from international ally nations. More than half of the U.S. athletes competing are registered warriors with WWP.
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Wounded Warrior Project Says Signing of Honoring Our PACT Act Marks 'A Great Day for Veterans Across America'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2022 -- At a White House ceremony today, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) applauded President Joe Biden's signing of the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act. The legislation will guarantee care and benefits for veterans who suffer the ill effects of their exposure to burn pits and other toxins while serving America.
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“Wounded Warrior Project doesn’t just help with one aspect of a Warrior’s life; it’s very well rounded. It’s not just handing out money. They are a hand up, not a handout.”
SEAN KARPF
Wounded Warrior