WARRIORS & FAMILIES
Your stories keep us going. Every day, we hear new stories from our warriors that remind us why we do what we do. We’d love to share some with you.
HOW WE HELP
Through a range of programs and services, we’re transforming the way America’s injured veterans are empowered, employed, and engaged in our communities. Read the program stories below to learn first-hand how we’ve helped.
ALUMNI PROGRAM
"These outings are wonderful experiences; they provide me with a lot of positive emotions so I can keep moving in a positive direction."
- Chris Gordon
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BENEFITS SERVICE
"WWP looked at my disability benefits and questioned why they were so low. I didn’t realize I qualified for more! WWP looked into it and discovered I wasn’t getting what I was supposed to be getting. WWP’s knowledge of benefits really helped me out a lot."
- Jack Frawley
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SOLDIER RIDE
"Soldier Ride is more than just a bike ride for me. It allows me to overcome obstacles, both physically and mentally."
- Donna Pratt
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PHYSICAL WELLNESS
"We worked on it more and more, and I got the supporting muscles stronger. Over time, I built back up. It was faster than you would believe. It changed my life."
- John Rego
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WARRIORS TO WORK
"I became involved with the Warriors to Work program, because I had been having trouble finding stable employment. I [originally] reached out looking for help with resume writing, then used the program to connect with potential employers with the help of a job placement advisor."
- Bill Jones
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INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM
"The Independence Program allows my mom to work and take time for herself."
- Shane Parsons
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WARRIOR CARE NETWORK
"The Warrior Care Network is a comprehensive program that not only focused on me, but also included my family members. By including family members in the treatment, WCN made them more comfortable and not ‘in the dark’ about what the treatment included. As a result, my family members feel like they are part of the solution, not just watching from the sidelines."
- Bill Geiger
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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
"I now realize I’m not alone. I know what other guys with PTSD go through – depression, loneliness, hard times, and misery. [I know] what it’s like to not care about anything. Now I care again, and I have ambition. There’s a lot of life to be lived."
- James Rivera
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PEER SUPPORT
"In a Peer Support group, warriors can relate, regardless of what branch of the military they are from, where they served, or what their injuries are. We all share a common ground, and we can use it as a starting point to better our lives."
- Carlos De León
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When it got to the point where Jessica Coulter could not buy groceries for herself and two sons, she knew it was time to ask for help.
As Manny Colón saw his dream of a lifelong military career in the United States Army come to an unexpected halt, he slowly became entangled in a nightmare of bitterness and depression.
When Bill Geiger returned to civilian life after two deployments with the United States Army, he was a changed man.
Donna Pratt didn’t want to be an individual. That’s how she felt though hobbling around on crutches in Fort Stewart, Georgia, separated by thousands of miles from her military family in Iraq.
When Christine Schei’s son Erik was shot and rendered quadriplegic, she didn’t know how to take care of him. She found the support she needed through WWP, and now she mentors other caregivers.