Empowering Veterans Through Programs, Services, and Advocacy

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is the nation’s leading veterans service organization, dedicated to the total well-being of post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured veterans and their families. From mental health and physical wellness to VA benefits assistance, peer support, and more, we’re changing the way our nation cares for veterans and helping them thrive for a lifetime.

Wounded warrior Taniki Richard.

“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.”

Wounded Warrior
Taniki Richard

WHAT'S NEW AT WWP

Wounded Warrior Project Honors Military Service Across 250 Years Of US History

Wounded Warrior Project Honors Military Service Across 250 Years of U.S. History

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is marking the milestone with initiatives that honor military service and highlight the courage and resilience of our nation's veterans.

Wounded Warrior Project Receives 15 Million Grant From Lilly Endowment

Wounded Warrior Project Receives $15 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Strengthen Services to Veterans

Lilly Endowment Inc. has approved a $15 million grant to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) that will help strengthen its ability to support active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.

250 Years Of America

250 Years of America: The U.S. Military in Pop Culture

For 250 years, America has depended on the courage of its armed forces to keep the promise of freedom alive. From the Revolutionary War to post‑9/11 conflicts, America’s military members have played a significant role in shaping our nation’s history. 

Choosing Mental Health First

New Year, New You: Choosing Mental Health First

The start of a new year often brings reflection — quiet moments when people think about what’s working, what isn’t, and what they want for the months ahead. Many military veterans, though, share that given their training, asking for help can feel uncomfortable.

Composer Julie Giroux Patriotic Tribute To Generations Of Service

A New Arrangement of Taps: Composer Julie Giroux’s Patriotic Tribute to Generations of Service

When award-winning composer Julie Giroux sits down to write music, she thinks about people – their stories, their sacrifices, and the emotions that connect us. For Julie, those ties run especially deep. She comes from a long line of proud service members whose dedication shaped her earliest understanding of patriotism.

Wounded warrior Sean Karpf wearing a red WWP polo and smiling.

“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.”

Wounded Warrior
Sean Karpf