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.
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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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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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
Physical Health & Wellness
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
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
Learn MoreWARRIORS AND FAMILIES WE'VE HELPED
Philip Krabbe
Philip Krabbe’s happiest memories came from the time he spent in the U.S. Marine Corps. “I loved the Marines.” Philip says. “The best part was the camaraderie and the love we had for one another.”
Sam Hargrove
Sam Hargrove joined the U.S. Air Force in 1996 for the promise of a better life and a secure future. She never thought her job as an admin, working on computers, would put her in harm’s way — but in Iraq, everything was in harm’s way.
Jason Ehrhart
The events of 9/11 made Jason Ehrhart angry — so angry that he enlisted in the U.S. Army after high school. In September of 2005, he was sent to Iraq as an infantry mortarman. Three months later, life for Jason and his family took a devastating turn.
Bill Geiger
When Bill Geiger returned to civilian life after two deployments with the United States Army, he was a changed man.
Donna Pratt
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.