MISSIONTo honor and empower Wounded Warriors.

PURPOSETo raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members; to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other; and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs.

VISIONTo foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation’s history.

HEADQUARTERSJacksonville, Florida serves as the WWP headquarters and is also the location of our Sacrifice Center, a space that that tells stories of empowerment through donated pieces and the words of Alumni and their families. Additional program offices are located throughout the United States.

ESTABLISHED2003 in Roanoke, Virginia; relocated to Jacksonville, Florida in 2006.

HISTORYWounded Warrior Project® (WWP) began when several veterans and friends, moved by stories of the first wounded service members returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq, took action to help others in need. What started as a desire to provide comfort items to wounded service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center has grown into a holistic rehabilitative effort to assist warriors with visible and invisible wounds as they recover and transition back to civilian life. Tens of thousands of wounded service members, their families, and caregivers receive support each year through WWP programs.

LEARN MOREVisit woundedwarriorproject.org.

MAKING A POSITIVE AND LASTING IMPACT TODAY, TOMORROW, AND FOR A LIFETIME.

Brian Schwitters, WWP Alumnus U.S. Marine Corps veteran

Amee Schwitters, Spouse

Brian and Amee encourage all warriors living with invisible wounds to take advantage of the support Wounded Warrior Project has to offer. “It saved us, and it can save you too,” says Amee.

ENGAGEMENTWounded Warrior Project teammates are located in offices across the country

and internationally to provide support and education about WWP programs

and services. WWP offers opportunities for Alumni, family members, and

caregivers to engage with others who have shared similar experiences.

The Alumni program offers assistance, communication, and camaraderie for injured service members, their families, and caregivers as they continue life beyond injury. The Alumni program provides opportunities to participate in outdoor activities, collegiate and professional sporting events, educational sessions, and recreational outings. WWP also supports family members and caregivers facing obstacles by providing respite events for rest and reflection in a supportive environment of peers.

Benefits Service provides support and education for Alumni and their families and helps them make the most of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense benefits. The team also engages Alumni in WWP programs and services, ensuring access to the community resources necessary for successfully transitioning after injury.

International Support serves warriors at Germany’s Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), Ramstein Air Base, and those in the Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB) in Europe by providing many of the same programs offered stateside. WWP also takes time to thank the LRMC staff for their selfless work through numerous resiliency events held each year.

WWP Packs are distributed to warriors and family members. WWP Backpacks contain essential care and comfort items designed to make wounded service members’ hospital or polytrauma center stay more comfortable. Transition Care Packs are sent downrange to provide immediate comfort during relocation to a U.S. military trauma center. The Family Support Tote is distributed to family members at medical treatment facilities and includes comfort items and information to foster physical and emotional well-being.

The WWP Resource Center answers questions and provides information to warriors, family members, and caregivers to help them learn about WWP programs and services and get the most out of everything WWP has to offer. WWP Resource Center teammates serve as a conduit to community resources, financial assistance options, benefits liaisons, mental health resources, and WWP Peer Support.

PROGRAMSWounded Warrior Project programs are specifically structured to engage warriors, nurture their minds and bodies, and encourage their economic empowerment. Family members and caregivers are provided comfort, care, and education to help support the recovery of their injured warrior. All 20 programs are provided free of charge for warriors, their families, and caregivers.

Keith Sekora, WWP Alumnus U.S. Air Force veteran

Chris Wolff, WWP Alumnus U.S. Air Force veteran

4,242 BENEFIT CLAIMS

were successfully processed by the WWP Benefits Service team.

(OCT 2012 – SEP 2013)

Through the Peer Support program, Keith and Chris have become life-long friends.

MINDAt Wounded Warrior Project, we realize it’s tough for Alumni to get their

lives back in gear when living with combat stress, post-traumatic stress

disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), and other invisible wounds.

Through WWP mind programs Alumni are given the tools needed to maintain

healthy, meaningful relationships with family and friends on their path to recovery.

The Combat Stress Recovery Program (CSRP) serves the mental-health needs of warriors returning with invisible wounds. CSRP teammates work with Alumni, family members, and caregivers to set long-term mental health goals at key stages during the recovery and transition process, and are dedicated to providing continued support as needs arise.

Project Odyssey® uses the healing power of nature, along with support from mental health professionals and WWP teammates, to help wounded service members step back from everyday routines while gaining a new perspective on life back home. Through outdoor activities and retreats Project Odyssey fosters resilience and provides opportunities for warriors to enrich relationships with their family, friends, and peers.

Restorewarriors.org is a website for warriors and families living with the invisible wounds of war such as combat stress, operational stress, and PTSD. Alumni are encouraged to take a simple, 11-question self-assessment and learn what WWP resources would be most beneficial to them. The website offers educational tools and resources to help overcome challenges.

The Independence Program (IP) is designed for warriors who rely on their family or caregivers as a result of moderate-to-severe brain injury, spinal-cord injury, or other neurological conditions. WWP teammates stand ready to assist caregivers by providing respite and educational opportunities. The Independence Program is a team effort, bringing together the warrior, family or caregiver, treatment team, and community support professionals to establish goals and a personalized plan. The result is a comprehensive, long-term partnership that adapts to the ever-changing needs of WWP Alumni.

The Long-Term Support Trust (LTST) is an additional safety net designed to ensure the most severely wounded are empowered to live independently with the highest quality of life and the finest, most compassionate care possible when their caregiver can no longer provide the assistance they need and they face the risk of institutionalization.

Peer Support can be the most positive influence during a wounded service member's recovery. WWP Alumni, family members, and caregivers can discuss their readjustment with trained Alumni who listen and share similar experiences. WWP also facilitates community support groups led by Peer Mentors for Alumni, family members, and caregivers across the country.

BODYWounded Warrior Project is dedicated to creating impactful programs for

warriors and families that improve physical health and lead to positive,

active lifestyles. Alumni are supported by WWP teammates as they work to

set and achieve goals on their path to an improved quality of life.

Physical Health & Wellness (PH&W) programs are designed to reduce stress, combat depression, and promote an overall healthy and active lifestyle by encouraging participation in fun, educational activities. PH&W has something to offer warriors at every stage of recovery and focuses on four areas; inclusive sports, fitness, nutrition, and wellness.

Soldier Ride® is a unique cycling experience designed for Alumni to use cycling and the bonds of service to overcome physical, mental, or emotional wounds. WWP Alumni ride on a variety of standard and adaptive bicycles. Participants begin and finish as a group; no one ever rides alone, and no one is left behind.

Donna Pratt, WWP AlumnaU.S. Army veteran

91% OF ALUMNI report seeking community or recreation

opportunities after inclusive sports events. (OCT 2012 – SEP 2013)

96% OF ALUMNI

will seek out future mental health support as a result of Project Odyssey.

(OCT 2012 – SEP 2013)

Soldier Ride Chicago helped Donna make connections with other warriors and ignite her passion for giving back.

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENTWounded Warrior Project wants Alumni to be successful in every aspect of life. Economic empowerment programs are designed to help Alumni complete education or vocational training and gain employment. The goal is to empower Alumni so they are able to achieve financial stability.

THE GREATEST CASUALTY IS BEING FORGOTTEN.®

James Simmons, WWP AlumnusU.S. Army veteran

Education Services provides outreach, information, and self-advocacy skills training for Alumni interested in attending or returning to school. WWP Pathfinder Education Workshops assist Alumni seeking a degree or vocational training. Upon completion of the workshops, the Education Services team provides ongoing support as Alumni move toward accomplishing their education and career goals.

TRACK™ is the first and only whole-life approach to education for wounded service members and veterans. This one-year program is focused on academic, personal, vocational, and employment-related needs. A housing stipend is provided, which allows students to focus on achieving individualized goals. TRACK facilities are located in San Antonio, Texas and Jacksonville, Florida.

Transition Training Academy™ (TTA) empowers Alumni to explore the information technology (IT) field as a possible career choice and earn valuable industry certifications. TTA instructors engage each student with “learn-by-doing” techniques that increase their potential for success. TTA offers onsite and online courses and is free for Alumni, spouses, and caregivers.

Warriors to Work™ offers career guidance and support services to Alumni interested in transitioning into the civilian workforce. Specialists help Alumni set goals, create an effective resume, prepare for interviews, and connect with local employers. Warriors to Work also supports employers by hosting networking events to connect them with qualified Alumni and engaging with companies that collaborate with WWP to foster a successful warrior transition into the workforce.

Community Integration Grants are provided to organizations dedicated to honoring and empowering this generation of wounded service members, their families, and caregivers. Providing these grants allows WWP to reach out on a local level, thereby increasing the scope of programs and services provided to Alumni.

Policy & Government Affairs creates, advocates, and helps implement legislation on a federal level to benefit warriors, family members, and caregivers to ensure they are honored, empowered, and informed far into the future.

84% OF ALUMNI

employed through Warriors to Workare still working full-time 24 months later.

(OCT 2012 – SEP 2013)

As a TTA student, James works to become one of the over 4000 graduates who have earned industry-recognized credentials, obtained full-time civilian employment, started businesses, or returned to service in IT-related career fields.

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