Wounded Warrior Project® began when several veterans and friends, moved by stories of the first wounded service members returning home from the current conflicts, took action to help others in need. What started as a program to provide comfort items to wounded service members has grown into a complete rehabilitative effort to assist warriors as they recover and transition back to civilian life.

Over 40,000 members of our nation’s armed forces have been physically wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. Studies estimate more than 300,000 will suffer the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) (RAND survey, 2007).

WWP’s services don’t end when warriors leave the hospital. WWP Alumni is an avenue for communication, networking, sharing, and camaraderie beyond the borders of the hospital room. Programs like Peer Mentoring, Combat Stress Recovery, and Warriors to Work are all designed to help serve the long-term needs of our dedicated servicemen and women. From educational opportunities to employment assistant programs, Wounded Warriors are offered access to a range of valuable services. Thousands of wounded warriors and caregivers receive support each year through WWP programs designed to nurture the mind, body, and encourage economic empowerment and engagement.