{"id":494,"date":"2021-04-28T14:42:56","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T14:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.veteransloans.com\/?p=494"},"modified":"2022-08-24T13:41:59","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T18:41:59","slug":"resources-for-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veteransloans.com\/resources\/resources-for-veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources for Veterans and Caretakers"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;http:\/\/173.255.228.252\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Resources-post-cover.png&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; min_height=&#8221;250px&#8221; height=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_5,3_5,1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(0,0,0,0)&#8221; min_height=&#8221;100%&#8221; height=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; height=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;100px|25px|100px|25px|false|false&#8221;]\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>RESOURCES FOR VETERANS AND CARETAKERS<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Military &amp; Vets | Resources<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|100px||100px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ve compiled a thorough list of resources available for Veterans, service members, and caregivers. There is a wide array of resources available, and we&#8217;ll keep updating this list as we discover more. While we verify the legitimacy of each group or organization here, we do not officially endorse any, nor do we represent any organization either. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or a loved one is in crisis, you can reach the Veterans Crisis Line by calling 1-800-273-8255 and pressing 1, by texting 838255, or by going to <a href=\"http:\/\/veteranscrisisline.net\/chat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">veteranscrisisline.net\/chat<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Click on a topic below to expand a list of available resources or organizations within that topic<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Community and Family&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Community and Family Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|100px||100px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#72c02c&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p>Military Child Care<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/militarychildcare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/militarychildcare.com\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides a single gateway for you to find comprehensive information on military-operated or military-approved childcare programs worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>National Military Family Association<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.militaryfamily.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.militaryfamily.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides advice and information for families of service members. Additionally, provides programs including military spouse scholarships and child care fee relief.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>WoVeN Women Veteran Network<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wovenwomenvets.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.wovenwomenvets.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To provide a unique social network of women Veterans to foster connections and build relationships in local communities and across the nation.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Education and Training&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Education and Training Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|100px||100px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#72c02c&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p>Able Flight Program- Purdue University<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/ableflight.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/ableflight.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mission is to offer people with disabilities a unique way to challenge themselves through flight and aviation career training, and by doing so, to gain greater self-confidence and self-reliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Dog Tag Inc<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtaginc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.dogtaginc.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog Tag Inc. seeks to provide a transformative opportunity for Veterans with disabilities by offering an education at Georgetown University and real-life work experience in our small business venture, Dog Tag Bakery. Upon completion of the Dog Tag Inc. program, transitioned Veterans are business ready, competitive and employable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV)<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/whitman.syr.edu\/ebv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/whitman.syr.edu\/ebv\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiential training programs in entrepreneurship and small business management for post-9\/11 Veterans with disabilities resulting from their service to our country.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Emergency &#038; Financial Assistance&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Emergency &#038; Financial Assistance Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|100px||100px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#72c02c&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p>The American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legion.org\/financialassistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.legion.org\/financialassistance<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed to help families with minor children, this program offers cash grants to pay for housing, utilities, food, and medical expenses. The goal is to encourage a stable home life for children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Operation Family Fund<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.operationfamilyfund.org\/how-to-apply-for-assistance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.operationfamilyfund.org\/how-to-apply-for-assistance\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterans who were severely disabled while serving in Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom can apply for grants to pay for medical bills, emergency transportation, vehicle repair, and housing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Operation First Response<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.operationfirstresponse.org\/military-family-assistance-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.operationfirstresponse.org\/military-family-assistance-program\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This organization\u2019s Military Family Assistance Program offers financial relief to wounded Veterans and their families as they make their way through the V.A. claim process, which can take up to a year or more. Funds are used to help vets cover immediate needs such as housing, utilities, groceries, clothing and more. Request assistance here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Operation Home Front<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.operationhomefront.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.operationhomefront.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers emergency financial, legal, and other assistance to families of service members and wounded warriors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Semper Fi Fund<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/semperfifund.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/semperfifund.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides financial assistance and other support services for service members and their families during periods of hospitalization and recovery following injury or illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>USA Cares Emergency Assistance Program<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usacares.org\/?page_id=1338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.usacares.org\/?page_id=1338<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a Veteran struggling to cover basic monthly bills such as rent or utilities, you can begin the application process for a grant here. The average amount awarded is $650, which can be really helpful when struggling to make ends meet.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Employment&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Employment Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|100px||100px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#72c02c&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p>AbilityOne program<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abilityone.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.abilityone.gov\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Defense Department is the largest customer of the federally managed AbilityOne program, which works with private and public groups to provide goods and services to the government and jobs for the blind and other people who have severe disabilities. The program&#8217;s diverse national workforce includes more than 1,500 military Veterans with disabilities<\/span><\/p>\n<p>CareerOneStop<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/ReEmployment\/Veterans\/disabled-Veterans.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/ReEmployment\/Veterans\/disabled-Veterans.aspx<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An American Jobs Center website providing Veterans access to valuable online resources to find or keep a job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Helmets to Hardhats<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/helmetstohardhats.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.helmetstohardhats.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helmets to Hardhats is a national, nonprofit program that connects trades and other employers in the construction industry with qualified Veterans and provides free federally approved apprenticeship programs. Helmets to Hardhats supplements its existing program with the Disabled American Veteran &#8220;Wounded Warrior&#8221; program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hero 2 Hired<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/h2h.jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/h2h.jobs\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H2H Employment Coordinators provide free quality career readiness assistance to Reserve Component Service members preparing for the next civilian career, as well as assistance to employers interested in hiring Veterans. H2H has employment coordinators in each state, territory, and the District of Columbia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hire Heroes USA<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hire Heroes USA (Hire Heroes) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating job opportunities for US military transitioning service members through personalized employment training and corporate engagement. Services such as effective job search, job application, job interviewing techniques and resume review are provided at no cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hire Our Heroes<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/hireourheroes.org\/#sthash.X1GcuWCx.dpbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/hireourheroes.org\/#sthash.X1GcuWCx.dpbs<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hire Our Heroes assists transitioning Veterans in gaining full-time employment. No cost services include one-on-one monthly coaching and mentoring sessions by Veterans and volunteers out of Corporate America, networking events, and group training across North America. Assistance with resume writing, social media training, and connecting with employers looking to hire Veterans is also provided.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Health, Medical &#038; Wellness&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Health, Medical &#038; Wellness Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|100px||100px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#72c02c&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p>Addiction Resource<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.addictionresource.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.addictionresource.net\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our mission at AddictionResource.net is to connect individuals to treatment centers that best suit their individual needs. Individualized treatment leads to long-term recovery<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Alcoholics Anonymous<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/alcoholrehabhelp.org\/treatment\/alcoholics-anonymous\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/alcoholrehabhelp.org\/treatment\/alcoholics-anonymous\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides free resources and information to help struggling Veterans &amp; families get their lives back on track, including relapse prevention skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>CBD Awareness Project<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbdoil.org\/cbd-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.cbdoil.org\/cbd-benefits\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using CBD Safely When You Have PTSD. How Much CBD is Safe to Take? Is CBD Legal? Information about CBD, how it works, and the benefits and side effects you can expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Dental Care Resources for Veterans<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emergencydentistsusa.com\/dental-care-resources-for-veterans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.emergencydentistsusa.com\/dental-care-resources-for-veterans\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thorough resource page on many solutions for Veterans and dental care<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Give an Hour<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/giveanhour.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/giveanhour.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides free and confidential regular mental health care to Veterans and their families. The team at Give an Hour will help connect you with a skilled mental health provider in your area and is able to navigate and partner with the VA if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Lone Survivor Foundation<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/lonesurvivorfoundation.org\/virtual-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/lonesurvivorfoundation.org\/virtual-program\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lone Survivor Foundation has been helping Veterans and their families recover from combat trauma since retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell founded us in 2010. Due to recent events, we have created online programs for those dealing with combat injuries \u2013 PTSD, TBI and chronic pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Patriot Project<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.patriot-project.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.patriot-project.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Patriot Project is a grass roots movement to provide chiropractic care to all Active Military, their Families, Wounded Warriors &amp; All Gold Star Dependents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sierra Tucson<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierratucson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.sierratucson.com\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended by doctors and therapists across the world, we are recognized for providing safe and successful treatment for those who are struggling with addiction and a wide range of complex behavioral health disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>USA Cares<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usacares.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.usacares.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combat Injured Assistance program helps service members obtain treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and\/or traumatic brain injury (TBI).<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Housing&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Housing Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|100px||100px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#72c02c&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p>Building Homes for Heroes<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buildinghomesforheroes.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.buildinghomesforheroes.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Builds, modifies, and finances homes for severely wounded veterans and their families to help them lead more independent and productive lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Operation Finally Home<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.operationfinallyhome.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.operationfinallyhome.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides custom-built, mortgage-free homes to wounded and disabled Veterans and spouses of the fallen who live in California to help get their lives back on track and become productive members of their communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Tunnels to Towers<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/tunnel2towers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/tunnel2towers.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Builds mortgage-free smart homes for our most catastrophically injured service members. Each home is customized for the Veteran in need.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Legal&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Legal Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|100px||100px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#72c02c&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p>AMVETS<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amvets.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.amvets.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develops and promotes public policy on Veteran-related issues such as VA funding, homelessness, retirement pay and disability compensation, employment, and training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>American Bar<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanbar.org\/groups\/legal_services\/milvets\/aba_home_front\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.americanbar.org\/groups\/legal_services\/milvets\/aba_home_front\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>National Veterans Legal Services Program<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nvlsp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.nvlsp.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NVLSP recruits, trains, and assists volunteer lawyers and advocates in support of efforts by Veterans to obtain benefits they have earned through military service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Miscellaneous&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Miscellaneous Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|100px||100px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#72c02c&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p>America&#8217;s Vet Dogs<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetdogs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.vetdogs.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides a trained service dog free of charge for someone who has served in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces that is visually or hearing impaired or physically disabled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Folds of Honor<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foldsofhonor.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.foldsofhonor.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of America\u2019s fallen and disabled service-members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hope for the Warriors<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopeforthewarriors.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.hopeforthewarriors.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping Veterans by restoring their sense of self, family, and hope. Provides comprehensive support programs for Veterans and their families that are focused on transition, health and wellness, peer engagement, and connections to community resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>WINC: For all Women Veterans<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/wincforall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/wincforall.com\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A national peer support network for women of the military that offer peer support groups, retreats, military sexual trauma intensive therapy retreats, workshops, summits, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Organizations&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Organizations Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|100px||100px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#72c02c&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p>American Legion<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legion.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.legion.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programs and services, such as Heroes to Hometown, that aid and support wounded warriors and their families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Disabled American Veterans (DAV)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dav.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.dav.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DAV is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for Veterans of all generations and their families. Specializing in navigating the benefit process, transportation, and employment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>National Resource Directory<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nrd.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/nrd.gov\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Resource Directory is a searchable database of resources vetted for service members, Veterans, family members, and caregivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Association (IAVA)<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/iava.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/iava.org\/about<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programs of aid and assistance to Veterans and their families, promotes awareness about Veterans\u2019 issues and advocates for supportive legislative policy at all governmental levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Purple Heart Foundation<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mophsf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.mophsf.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides services, programs, and resources to help combat wounded and disabled Veterans and their families with financial grants, claims assistance, PTSD resources, and employment counseling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vfw.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.vfw.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assists Veterans with VA claims, educational benefits, and financial support to meet obligations in mortgage and rent, home and auto repairs, insurance, utilities, food, and clothing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Wounded Warrior Project<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woundedwarriorproject.org\/programs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.woundedwarriorproject.org\/programs.aspx<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through its economic empowerment services, the WWP offers higher education programs, information technology training, and employment assistance services to encourage economic empowerment to provide long-term financial stability supports to wounded warriors who incur service-connected wounds, injuries, and illnesses (physical or psychological) on or after September 11, 2001. Employers interested in this program can post jobs and review the resumes of qualified Veterans with disabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Peer &#038; Caregiver Support&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Peer and Caregiver Support Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|100px||100px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#72c02c&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p>Coalition Peer Support Program<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/saluteheroes-vetcircle.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/saluteheroes-vetcircle.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veteran Circle<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Coalition Caregiver Support Program<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/saluteheroes.org\/veterans-caregiver-alliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/saluteheroes.org\/veterans-caregiver-alliance\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veteran\u2019s Caregiver Alliance<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Operation Family Caregiver<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.operationfamilycaregiver.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.operationfamilycaregiver.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nationwide assistance for caregivers of service members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>PsychArmor Institute<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/psycharmor.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/psycharmor.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PsychArmor Institute is a national nonprofit that provides free online education and support to all Americans who work with, live with, or care for military service members, Veterans and their families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Veteran Caregiving Strategies<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/home-family\/voices\/veterans\/info-2020\/coronavirus-military-caregiver-tips.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/home-family\/voices\/veterans\/info-2020\/coronavirus-military-caregiver-tips.html<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AARP teamed up with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to offer strategies to help caregivers of military personnel and Veterans tackle the most critical issues<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Recreation, Mobility, and Transportation&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Recreation, Mobility, and Transportation Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|100px||100px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#72c02c&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p>Adaptive Sports Foundation<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides basic knowledge and learning programs in the practice of wellness and the importance of lifelong healthful living through sports, outdoor activity, and recreation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Eagles Summit Ranch, Roever Foundation<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.roeverfoundation.org\/projects.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.roeverfoundation.org\/projects.php<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducts motivational retreats and seminars for wounded warriors in wilderness setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Independence Fund<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independencefund.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.independencefund.org\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers mobility, caregiver support, and adaptive sports programs for Veterans. Gives catastrophically wounded Veterans the chance to get outdoors with a variety of devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>KAMO Adventures<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kamoadventures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.kamoadventures.com\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KAMO Adventures is dedicated to serving and honoring our returning wounded and disabled Veterans as they transition into civilian life.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;VA Links*&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;VA Links Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|100px||100px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#72c02c&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">* we are not the VA, nor are we endorsed by the VA. We do not represent the VA. These links represent a small sample of information available by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/VA.gov\">https:\/\/VA.gov<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Disability Compensation<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/COMPENSATION\/types-compensation.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/COMPENSATION\/types-compensation.asp<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information related to VA disability compensation. The program also provides monthly payments to surviving spouses, dependent children, and dependent parents in recognition of the economic loss caused by a Veteran&#8217;s service-related death or disability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Geriatrics and Extending Care<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.roeverfoundation.org\/projects.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.roeverfoundation.org\/projects.php<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geriatric and extended care services for Veterans. Contains information on residential settings, nursing homes, rehabilitation, memory loss, and information for caregivers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Health Benefits<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.va.gov\/healthbenefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.va.gov\/healthbenefits<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good starting point to learn about VA health benefits, check for eligibility, find assistance, and apply for care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Records<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independencefund.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.va.gov\/records\/<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access your VA records and documents online to more easily manage your benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RESOURCES FOR VETERANS AND CARETAKERS Military &amp; Vets | ResourcesWe&#8217;ve compiled a thorough list of resources available for Veterans, service members, and caregivers. There is a wide array of resources available, and we&#8217;ll keep updating this list as we discover more. While we verify the legitimacy of each group or organization here, we do not [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1703,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>COMMUNITY & FAMILY<br \/>Military Child Care<br \/>https:\/\/militarychildcare.com\/<br \/>Provides a single gateway for you to find comprehensive information on military-operated or military-approved childcare programs worldwide.<\/p><p>National Military Family Association<br \/>http:\/\/www.militaryfamily.org\/<br \/>Provides advice and information for families of service members who have been wounded or become ill during their term of service.<\/p><p>WoVeN Women Veteran Network<br \/>https:\/\/www.wovenwomenvets.org\/<br \/>To provide a unique social network of women Veterans to foster connections and build relationships in local communities and across the nation.<\/p><p>EMPLOYMENT<br \/>AbilityOne program<br \/>http:\/\/www.abilityone.org\/<br \/>The Defense Department is the largest customer of the federally managed AbilityOne program, which works with private and public groups to provide goods and services to the government and jobs for the blind and other people who have severe disabilities. The program's diverse national workforce includes more than 1,500 military Veterans with disabilities<\/p><p>CareerOneStop<br \/>http:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/ReEmployment\/Veterans\/disabled-Veterans.aspx<br \/>An American Jobs Center website providing Veterans access to valuable online resources to find or keep a job.<\/p><p>Helmets to Hardhats<br \/>http:\/\/www.helmetstohardhats.org\/<br \/>Helmets to Hardhats is a national, nonprofit program that connects trades and other employers in the construction industry with qualified Veterans and provides free federally approved apprenticeship programs. Helmets to Hardhats supplements its existing program with the Disabled American Veteran \"Wounded Warrior\" program.<\/p><p>Hero 2 Hired<br \/>http:\/\/h2h.jobs\/<br \/>H2H Employment Coordinators provide free quality career readiness assistance to Reserve Component Service members preparing for the next civilian career, as well as assistance to employers interested in hiring Veterans. H2H has employment coordinators in each state, territory and the District of Columbia.<\/p><p>Hire Heroes USA<br \/>https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/<br \/>Hire Heroes USA (Hire Heroes) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating job opportunities for US military transitioning service members through personalized employment training and corporate engagement. Services such as effective job search, job application, job interviewing techniques and resume review are provided at no cost.<\/p><p>Hire Our Heroes<br \/>http:\/\/hireourheroes.org\/#sthash.X1GcuWCx.dpbs<br \/>Hire Our Heroes assists transitioning Veterans in gaining full-time employment. No cost services include one-on-one monthly coaching and mentoring sessions by Veterans and volunteers out of Corporate America, networking events, and group training across North America. Assistance with resume writing, social media training, and connecting with employers looking to hire Veterans is also provided.<\/p><p>Job Opportunities for Disabled American Veterans (JOFDAV)<br \/>https:\/\/www.jofdav.com\/<br \/>Offering a non-profit job board for Disabled Vets (DAV), this organization works in concert with many Wounded Warrior Transition Command Centers, DVOPs, LVERs and multiple military organizations to support Veterans in their job search for employment. Veterans can register free of charge and post resumes to gain access to over 40,000 active jobs.<\/p><p>FINANCIAL<br \/>US Cares Emergency Assistance Program<br \/>https:\/\/www.usacares.org\/?page_id=1338<br \/>If you\u2019re a veteran struggling to cover basic monthly bills such as rent or utilities, you can begin the application process for a grant here. The average amount awarded is $650, which can be really helpful when struggling to make ends meet.<\/p><p>The American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance<br \/>https:\/\/www.legion.org\/financialassistance<br \/>Designed to help families with minor children, this program offers cash grants to pay for housing, utilities, food and medical expenses. The goal is to encourage a stable home life for children.<\/p><p>Operation Family Fund<br \/>https:\/\/www.operationfamilyfund.org\/how-to-apply-for-assistance\/<br \/>Veterans who were severely disabled while serving in Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom can apply for grants to pay for medical bills, emergency transportation, vehicle repair and housing.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Operation First Response<br \/>https:\/\/www.operationfirstresponse.org\/military-family-assistance-program\/<br \/>This organization\u2019s Military Family Assistance Program offers financial relief to wounded veterans and their families as they make their way through the V.A. claim process, which can take up to a year or more. Funds are used to help vets cover immediate needs such as housing, utilities, groceries, clothing and more. Request assistance here.<\/p><p>EDUCATION & TRAINING<br \/>Able Flight Program- Perdue University<br \/>http:\/\/ableflight.org\/<br \/>Mission is to offer people with disabilities a unique way to challenge themselves through flight and aviation career training, and by doing so, to gain greater self-confidence and self-reliance.<\/p><p>Dog Tag Bakery<br \/>https:\/\/www.dogtagbakery.com\/<br \/>Dog Tag Inc. seeks to provide a transformative opportunity for veterans with disabilities by offering an education at Georgetown University and real-life work experience in our small business venture, Dog Tag Bakery. Upon completion of the Dog Tag Inc. program, transitioned veterans are business ready, competitive and employable.<\/p><p>Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV)<br \/>http:\/\/whitman.syr.edu\/ebv\/<br \/>Experiential training programs in entrepreneurship and small business management for post-9\/11 veterans with disabilities resulting from their service to our country.<\/p><p>EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE<br \/>Operation First Response<br \/>https:\/\/www.operationfirstresponse.org\/<br \/>Assists families of wounded service members with rent\/mortgage payments, utilities, vehicle payments and repairs, food, travel and transportation.<\/p><p>Operation Home Front<br \/>http:\/\/www.operationhomefront.org\/<br \/>\"Offers emergency financial, legal and other assistance to families of service members and wounded warriors.<\/p><p>Semper Fi Fund<br \/>https:\/\/semperfifund.org\/<br \/>Provides financial assistance and other support services for service members and their families during period of hospitalization and recovery following injury or illness.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>HEALTH, MEDICAL & WELLNESS<br \/>Addiction Resource<br \/>https:\/\/www.addictionresource.net\/<br \/>Our mission at AddictionResource.net is to connect individuals to treatment centers that best suit their individual needs. Individualized treatment leads to long-term recovery<\/p><p>Alcoholics Anonymous<br \/>https:\/\/alcoholrehabhelp.org\/treatment\/alcoholics-anonymous\/<br \/>Provides free resources and information to help struggling veterans & families get their lives back on track, including relapse prevention skills.<\/p><p>CBD Awareness Project<br \/>https:\/\/www.cbdoil.org\/cbd-benefits\/<br \/>Using CBD Safely When You Have PTSD. How Much CBD is Safe to Take? Is CBD Legal? Information about CBD, how it works, and the benefits and side affects you can expect.<\/p><p>Dental Care Resources for Veterans<br \/>http:\/\/www.emergencydentistsusa.com\/dental-care-resources-for-veterans\/<br \/>Thorough resource page on many solutions for veterans and dental care<\/p><p>Give an Hour<br \/>https:\/\/giveanhour.org\/<br \/>Provides free and confidential regular mental health care to veterans and their families. The team at Give an Hour will help connect you with a skilled mental health provider in your area and is able to navigate and partner with the VA if needed.<\/p><p>Lone Survivor Foundation<br \/>https:\/\/lonesurvivorfoundation.org\/virtual-program\/<br \/>Lone Survivor Foundation has been helping veterans and their families recover from combat trauma since retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell founded us in 2010. Due to recent events, we have created online programs for those dealing with combat injuries \u2013 PTSD, TBI and chronic pain.<\/p><p>The Patriot Project<br \/>http:\/\/www.patriot-project.org\/<br \/>The Patriot Project is a grass roots movement to provide chiropractic care to all Active Military, their Families, Wounded Warriors & All Gold Star Dependents.<\/p><p>Sierra Tucson<br \/>https:\/\/www.sierratucson.com\/<br \/>Recommended by doctors and therapists across the world, we are recognized for providing safe and successful treatment for those who are struggling with addiction and a wide range of complex behavioral health disorders.<\/p><p>USA Cares<br \/>http:\/\/www.usacares.org\/<br \/>Warrior Treatment Today program helps service members obtain treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and\/or traumatic brain injury (TBI).<\/p><p>Veterans Crisis Line<br \/>http:\/\/veteranscrisisline.net\/<br \/>U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs suicide prevention hotline with 24\/7 access to trained professionals prepared to help any veteran in crisis.<\/p><p>HOUSING<br \/>Building Homes for Heroes<br \/>http:\/\/www.buildinghomesforheroes.org\/<br \/>Builds, modifies and finances homes for severely wounded veterans and their families to help them lead more independent and productive lives.<\/p><p>Operation Finally Home<br \/>https:\/\/www.operationfinallyhome.org\/<br \/>Provides custom-built, mortgage-free homes to wounded and disabled veterans and spouses of the fallen who live in California to help get their lives back on track and become productive members of their communities.<\/p><p>Tunnels to Towers<br \/>https:\/\/tunnel2towers.org\/<br \/>Builds mortgage-free smart homes for our most catastrophically injured service members. Each home is customized for the veteran in need.<\/p><p>LEGAL<br \/>AMVETS<br \/>http:\/\/www.amvets.org\/<br \/>Develops and promotes public policy on veteran-related issues such as VA funding, homelessness, retirement pay and disability compensation, employment and training.<\/p><p>National Veterans Legal Services Program<br \/>http:\/\/www.nvlsp.org\/<br \/>NVLSP recruits, trains, and assists volunteer lawyers and advocates in support of efforts by veterans to obtain benefits they have earned through military service.<\/p><p>MISC<br \/>America's Vet Dogs<br \/>https:\/\/www.vetdogs.org\/<br \/>Provides a trained service dog free of charge for someone who has served in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces that is visually or hearing impaired or physically disabled.<\/p><p>Hope for the Warriors<br \/>https:\/\/www.hopeforthewarriors.org\/<br \/>Helping veterans by restoring their sense of self, family, and hope. Provides comprehensive support programs for veterans and their families that are focused on transition, health and wellness, peer engagement, and connections to community resources.<\/p><p>Folds of Honor<br \/>https:\/\/www.foldsofhonor.org\/<br \/>Provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of America\u2019s fallen and disabled service-members.<\/p><p>WINC: For all Women Veterans<br \/>https:\/\/wincforall.com\/<br \/>A national peer support network for women of the military that offer peer support groups, retreats, military sexual trauma intensive therapy retreats, workshops, summits, and more.<\/p><p>PEER & CAREGIVER SUPPORT<br \/>Coalition Peer Support Program<br \/>http:\/\/saluteheroes-vetcircle.org\/<br \/>Veteran Circle<\/p><p>Coalition Caregiver Support Program<br \/>https:\/\/saluteheroes.org\/veterans-caregiver-alliance\/<br \/>Veteran\u2019s Caregiver Alliance<\/p><p>Operation Family Caregiver<br \/>http:\/\/www.operationfamilycaregiver.org\/<br \/>Nationwide Assistance for caregiver of service members.<\/p><p>PTSD Foundation of America<br \/>https:\/\/ptsdusa.org\/get-help\/<br \/>The PTSD Foundation exists to combat the impact of post-traumatic stress. It provides some counseling and networking service veterans, but it also works to raise awareness about PTSD so that families are better prepared to deal with it.<\/p><p>PsychArmor Institute<br \/>https:\/\/psycharmor.org\/<br \/>PsychArmor Institute is a national nonprofit that provides FREE Online Education and support to all Americans who work with, live with or care for Military Service Members, Veterans and their families.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Veteran Caregiving Strategies<br \/>https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/home-family\/voices\/veterans\/info-2020\/coronavirus-military-caregiver-tips.html<br \/>AARP teamed up with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to offer strategies to help caregivers of military personnel and veterans tackle the most critical issues<\/p><p>RECREATION & MOBILIITY<br \/>Adaptive Sports Foundation<br \/>http:\/\/www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org\/<br \/>Provides basic knowledge and learning programs in the practice of wellness and the importance of lifelong healthful living through sports, outdoor activity and recreation.<\/p><p>Eagles Summit Ranch, Roever Foundation<br \/>http:\/\/www.roeverfoundation.org\/projects.php<br \/>Conducts motivational retreats and seminars for wounded warriors in wilderness setting.<\/p><p>KAMO Adventures<br \/>http:\/\/www.kamoadventures.com\/<br \/>KAMO Adventures is dedicated to serving and honoring our returning wounded and disabled veterans as they transition into civilian life.<\/p><p>Independence Fund<br \/>https:\/\/www.independencefund.org\/<br \/>Offers mobility, caregiver support and adaptive sports programs for veterans. Gives catastrophically wounded veterans the chance to get outdoors with a variety of devices.<\/p><p>ORGANIZATIONS<br \/>American Legion<br \/>http:\/\/www.legion.org\/<br \/>Programs and services, such as Heroes to Hometown, that aid and support wounded warriors and their families.<\/p><p>Disabled American Veterans (DAV)<br \/>https:\/\/www.dav.org\/<br \/>DAV is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families. 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