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

How One Fundraiser Reached 1 Million For Wounded Warrior Project

Of Grit and Glory: How One Fundraiser Reached $1 Million for Wounded Warrior Project

One day each year, in the historic city of Ypsilanti, Michigan, the Washtenaw Golf Club transforms into a place of honor for those who served. Tee boxes are marked with American flags, a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) flag flies proudly beside the Stars and Stripes, and the morning begins with a color guard gun salute.

Supporting WWP To Honor His Son

A Father’s Mission: Supporting WWP to Honor His Son

Civilian life can leave many veterans searching for purpose and belonging, as well as how to cope with their mental health, including symptoms of challenges related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Mike Swartz understands this on a deeply personal level.

WWP Launches Check In Chain To Highlight The Life Saving Power Of Connection

Wounded Warrior Project Launches "Check-In Chain" to Highlight the Life-Saving Power of Connection

A simple check-in can save a life. That's the message behind Check-In Chain, a new campaign by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to inspire a ripple effect of connection, one conversation at a time.

Teaching Future Generations About 9 11 And Those Who Served

Never Forget: Teaching Future Generations About 9/11 and Those Who Served

The aftermath of 9/11 brought major changes to national security, infrastructure, and everyday life for many Americans. A generation of veterans also stepped forward to carry the weight of these wars for two decades. Understanding these stories is essential to preserving the memory and meaning of 9/11.

Helping Veterans Understand Post Traumatic Growth

Life After Trauma: Helping Veterans Understand Post-Traumatic Growth

For many veterans, life after military service can look very different from what they expected. This is particularly true for men and women who have experienced trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But research from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shows that with the proper support and resources, most veterans can turn their trauma into something more positive. 

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