Wounded Warrior Project®
Our Mission
To honor and empower wounded warriors
Our Purpose
To 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
Our Vision
To foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded
service members in our nation’s history
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT®
ENGAGEMENT
COMFORT STARTS HERE
Transition Care Packs (TCPs) are provided to warriors immediately after
being injured on the battlefield
Once they make it stateside to a military trauma center, they receive a
WWP backpack
Family members receive a Family Support Tote
Each is filled with clothing, toiletries, playing cards, and other essential care
and comfort items
WWP PACKS
SUPPORT THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES
WWP serves warriors in communities across the country at every stage
of their recovery; from newly wounded and throughout their life.
WWP ALUMNI
A PARTNER IN THE PROCESS
Helps warriors transition to life after injury
Provides detail on government benefits, Wounded Warrior Project
programs, and community resources
BENEFITS SERVICES
REACHING OUT TO WARRIORS OVERSEAS
International program improves hospital staff morale
Provides Wounded Warriors with comfort items before they transfer
back to the US
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT
ONE-STOP SHOP FOR INFORMATION
Proactively provides warriors and their families/caregivers with
information on the best available programs and services to meet
their needs
WWP RESOURCE CENTER
ADVOCATING FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS AND THEIR
FAMILIES
Works with Congress and the Federal government to create,
advocate, and lobby for legislation, regulations, and programs that
support warriors and their families
POLICY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
MIND
TREATING THE INVISIBLE WOUNDS
OF WAR
Eases readjustment for returning warriors
through mental health resources and
access to care, while addressing
interpersonal relationship issues
1 in 5 warriors returning from Afghanistan
and 1 in 3 returning from Iraq suffer from
post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD)
and depression
COMBAT STRESS RECOVERY PROGRAM
USING NATURE AND RECREATION TO
HEAL THE SPIRIT
An outdoor, rehabilitative retreat
Helps warriors overcome combat
stress through shared experiences with
peers and connecting with nature
PROJECT ODYSSEY™
ONLINE SUPPORT FOR
COMBAT STRESS
An anonymous website with resources
and self-help strategies for warriors
battling the invisible wounds of war
RESTOREWARRIORS.ORG
THE REALITY AFTER THE REUNION
Gives family members an opportunity to get
some much-needed rest and rejuvenation
Held at numerous locations around the
country
Offers opportunities to build new friendships
that continue long after the retreat
FAMILY SUPPORT RETREATS
HELPING EACH OTHER THROUGH THE RECOVERY
Motivates Wounded Warriors by helping them develop one-on-
one friendships with fellow warriors who are further along in the
recovery process
PEER SUPPORT
BODY
OPTIMIZING WARRIORS’ PHYSICAL
RECOVERY
Provides recreation and sports programs,
nutrition and physical health strategies to
help Wounded Warriors adjust to life
after injury
PHYSICAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
IT’S A RIDE, NOT A RACE
An adaptive cycling event that allows warriors to
ride alongside fellow injured service members
Helps warriors reclaim their confidence and
strength in a supportive environment
SOLDIER RIDE®
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR LONG-
TERM PROSPERITY
Gives warriors the tools and services
needed to help them achieve educational
success at their respective academic or
vocational institutions
CAMPUS SERVICES
PREPARING YOU FOR THE FUTURE
The first education center in the
nation designed specifically for
Wounded Warriors
A one-year program based in
Jacksonville, Florida and San
Antonio, Texas
TRACK is divided into academic and
vocational phases
TRACK™
HELPING YOU SUCCEED
A program that helps warriors explore
the information-technology (IT) field as
a career choice
Learn valuable career skills with real-
world applications
Opportunity to earn industry
certifications such as the CompTia A+,
Network +, and the Security +
certifications
TRANSITION TRAINING ACADEMY™
TRANSITIONING TO THE WORKFORCE
AFTER INJURY
Assists warriors with the transition
back into the civilian workforce
Provides career counseling services
and job placement assistance
Services are open to family members
and caregivers
WARRIORS TO WORK™
Wounded Warrior Project®
Find WWP online at:
http://facebook.com/wwpinc.fans
http://twitter.com/wwpinc
http://youtube.com/woundedwarriorprojec
http://flickr.com/wwpinc
http://connect.woundedwarriorproject.org
For more information on WWP programs and services visit:
woundedwarriorproject.org.
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT®