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HEALING & SUPPORT
Reach Out to Our Wounded Warriors
Your Caring Support Can Make The DifferenceThough severely wounded service members have not paid with the ultimate sacrifice of their lives, our wounded may never be able to go back to their lives as they once knew them. They will face an extended healing process, frightening uncertainties about their injury, and fear about their long-term prognosis. Caregivers are uprooted from their communities, often facing disruptive transfers, making it very difficult to hold a steady job or build a support network. As with anyone facing a crisis, they need help with everyday activities: Rides to appointments, assistance with in-home care, meals and childcare. Once home, they need more – sometimes they just need someone to cut the grass. These service members and families need our emotional and practical support – today and for many years to come. They should not have to manage alone. And, we can help.
Discover Ways to Help the Wounded and their FamiliesAlthough much more needs to be done to support our wounded and their families, many organizations are making a valiant effort to address their concerns. You can participate with these organizations. Operation Hero MilesThrough this simple program, travelers can donate their frequent flyer miles to give family members of wounded service men and women free plane tickets to visit their loved ones recovering at military hospitals across the country. SEW Much ComfortSEW Much Comfort is a non-profit specializing in providing adaptive clothing for servicemen who are injured or maimed and re-adjusting to prosthetic limbs. They are always looking for materials, clothing and volunteers to help with the program. Yellow Ribbon FundLong-term rehabilitation at any hospital is not easy. Yellow Ribbon Fund volunteers arrange opportunities for injured soldiers at Walter Reed and Bethesda Naval Hospital and their families to enjoy the local community, taking them to sporting events and other outings. In addition, the mentoring and internship program gives veterans a chance to learn job skills at a local company or technical institution. You can support these organizations that help. Operation MendUCLA Operation Mend is a groundbreaking program that provides returning military personnel with severe facial and other medical injuries access to the nation’s top plastic and reconstructive surgeons, as well as comprehensive medical and mental-health support for the wounded and their families. Supported by Lockheed Martin Corporation and other organizations, the program has expanded to include orthopaedic reconstruction for severely damaged limbs, urologic treatment, otolaryngological care, the examination and treatment of reproductive issues, repair of airways, and design of new prosthetic ears. Hire Heroes USAHire Heroes USA (Hire Heroes) is dedicated to creating job opportunities for US military veterans and their spouses through personalized employment training and corporate engagement. Lockheed Martin supports Hire Heroes USA, which partners with the USO to provide workshops and one-on-one assistance to prepare transitioning Warriors for civilian employment. Wounded Warrior ProjectThe Wounded Warrior Project serves wounded, active duty serviceman and their families as the soldiers are rehabilitated and adjust to civilian life. Through a recently instituted collaboration with Operation Homefront these organizations are expanding emergency financial assistance to more wounded warriors. Disabled American VeteransDAV builds better lives for America's disabled American veterans through their Benefits Assistance and Voluntary Service programs as well as their Charitable Service Trust. They provide opportunities to receive assistance or get involved as a volunteer. American Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial FoundationDedicated to constructing the nation’s first, permanent national tribute to America’s disabled veterans. Military Order of the Purple HeartChartered by Congress in 1958, this organization is composed of military men and women who received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds suffered in combat. Membership is restricted to the combat wounded; however the Order supports all veterans and their families with a myriad of nation-wide programs. Vet DogsStarted in 2006 by The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, VetDogs provides specialized guide dogs and therapy dogs to service members that require assistance in their day to day living once they’ve returned home. Operation Second ChanceOperation Second Chance provides support for soldiers and Marines at Walter Reed and assists them when they transition back to duty or to civilian life. This includes aiding in rehabilitation and recovery, assisting in the modification of housing to accommodate disabled veterans and helping families in any way needed. Fisher House FoundationSupporting America's military in their time of need, Fisher House Foundation provides a “home away from home” that enables family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time – during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury. Fisher House helps families of patients receiving care at major military and VA medical centers throughout the country and overseas. Sentinels of FreedomSentinels of Freedom gives injured veterans the gift of time – helping them readjust to civilian life and their new physical challenges while finding life paths that best suit their abilities, interests and needs. Recipients receiving assistance with housing, transportation, employment and education and are connected to a team of caring volunteers who provide guidance, mentoring and friendship during a four-year program. Hope for the Warriors™The mission of Hope for the Warriors™ is to enhance the quality of life for U.S. service members and their families nationwide who have been adversely affected by injuries or death in the line of duty. Projects include the Run for the Warriors Spouses’ Scholarships, adapted living quarters and Immediate Needs Grants for transportation and other necessities. USO – Operation Enduring CareThe USO is raising funds to help the wounded, ill and injured troops and their families and caregivers restore lives unraveled by war and do so in the warm and caring context that such sacrifices deserve – two warrior and family centers as well programs to be offered at USO Centers around the world. The Injured Marine Semper Fi FundThe Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund provides financial grants and other assistance to wounded Marines, sailors and their families.
Military and Government Sites Offering AssistanceOffice of Wounded Warrior Care – BlogNow you can follow breaking information from the Office of Wounded Warrior Care and Transition Policy on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on news and events impacting wounded warriors, transitioning Service members, and their families. Wounded Warrior Program – U.S. House of RepresentativesThe Wounded Warrior Program was established to create fellowships that provide employment opportunities within the House of Representatives. Department of Labor’s VETSThe Veterans’ Employment and Training Service is dedicated to helping injured veterans return to fulfilling, productive civilian lives. There is a complete network of resources to address the professional and educational goals of veterans while they deal with the realities of rehabilitation and recovery. Career Center for Wounded Warriors and Disabled VeteransThis one-stop website lists employees interested in helping severely injured veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and provides a toolbox for veterans seeking employment, including resume creation, a skills translator, salary calculator and job fair information. It also provides links to additional transition, rehabilitation and employment resources. US Air Force Wounded Warriors
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