Veterans Resource List (Updated August 7th, 2026)
Please let us know if any of these links no longer work — email SouthernUtahCaregivers@gmail.com.
Utah Resources
Common Ground Outdoor Adventures (Utah)
https://cgadventures.org
Common Ground Outdoor Adventure’s mission is to provide life-enhancing outdoor recreation for youths and adults with disabilities.
Continue Mission (Utah)
https://www.continuemission.org/
NO VETERAN LEFT BEHIND Continue Mission is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization serving all-era Veterans and Service Members with physical, mental, and emotional challenges; and their family/support members. We provide structured therapeutic events that have proven to have a positive impact on the quality of all aspects of our participants’ lives, including improved mental health and reduced suicidal ideation. We combine clinical expertise with peer-led support to ensure that we are providing a high level of community reintegration opportunities.
Dive into Healing (Utah)
https://diveintohealing.org/
Dedicated to enhancing the mental health and wellness of veterans through the transformative power of diving.
Hunts for the Brave (Utah)
https://www.huntsforthebrave.org
To honor and acknowledge the service and sacrifices of the “Brave.” The “Brave” includes members of our Armed Forces who defend our freedom; Public Servants who have performed a heroic act; or youth fighting to overcome serious ailments. This will be accomplished by providing memorable outdoor recreational opportunities for the “Brave” as a way of rewarding their service or heroism and providing an opportunity to heal their mind and spirit in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Labs for Liberty (Utah)
https://www.labsforliberty.org/
Our mission is to acknowledge, honor, and empower members of United States Special Operations Forces by providing service dogs for PTSD and physical needs.
Mountain Veteran Program (Utah)
https://www.mountainveteranprogram.org
Cost-free, transformative mountain experiences for veterans living with the lasting impacts of their service — at Sundance Mountain Resort, Utah
National Ability Center (Utah)
https://discovernac.org/programs/military/
We welcome members of the Armed Forces and Veterans from every era to participate in ANY of our programs. These programs provide recreational, rehabilitative, and therapeutic programs to service members AND their families that include ongoing lessons, specialized camps, mobile programs and adaptive wilderness expeditions. In most cases service members are provided access to all National Ability Center recreation and adventure programs at NO COST, with scholarships being available by request for their accompanying family members. Please see our full list of upcoming programs for details.
Ogden Valley Adaptive
https://ogdenvalleyadaptive.org
At Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports, we believe the outdoors belongs to everyone. We create outdoor experiences that empower people with disabilities to discover strength, confidence, and true belonging.
Warrior Revival (Utah)
https://www.warrior-revival.org
Recreation, mentorship, wellness, and therapeutic retreat experiences, we walk alongside service members, veterans, and their families in Utah — fostering healing, resilience, and lasting connection.
Wasatch Adaptive Sports (Utah)
https://wasatchadaptivesports.org
We provide outdoor recreational and social activities for veterans coping with military-related physical, cognitive, and emotional difficulties.
National Resources (A–Z)
Active Heroes (Kentucky)
https://activeheroes.org
Active Heroes is committed to empowering the military community and their families through comprehensive support and healing programs. Our mission is to provide a sanctuary where active-duty service members, reserves and veterans can find peace, purpose, and a sense of community. We believe in honoring their sacrifices by offering resources that foster resilience and well-being.
Adaptive Sports Foundation (New York)
https://www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org/military-programs/
The ASF’s Warriors in Motion® (WIM) program provides participating injured United States servicemen and women with a basic knowledge and practice of wellness and the importance of lifelong healthy living. Each event includes adaptive sports and nutrition instruction as well as other healthful practices such as yoga, and stress reduction techniques. Over the course of the event, there is also time for the participants to connect with each other. We view the time that veterans spend together as an essential part of their healing. All Warriors in Motion programs are goal oriented and empower warrior, to take charge of their own fitness and wellness.
Air Force Aid Society
www.afas.org
AFAS works to support and enhance the USAF mission by providing emergency financial assistance, educational support and community programs.
American Legion
www.legion.org
American Widow Project
www.americanwidowproject.org
American Widow Project provides the vital peer-to-peer, emotional, and educational support necessary to maximize success, healing and hope for a brighter future.
Armed Services YMCA
https://asymca.org
The Armed Services YMCA ensures no service member or family ever has to face the daily challenges of military life alone. From coast to coast, we provide the financial relief, affordable child care, and constant community of support they need to thrive.
Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC)
https://www.armymwr.com/travel/armed-forces-hotels-resorts
Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) resorts provide an array of affordable, wholesome vacation opportunities exclusively to our brave Service Members, their Families and other authorized patrons of the Total Defense Force. Hawaii, Florida, Korea, Germany
Armed Forces Vacation Club
https://www.afvclub.com
For over 25 years, Armed Forces Vacation Club has provided exclusive travel deals for active duty, veterans, retirees, and military families.
Army Emergency Relief
www.aerhq.org
AER is the Army's own emergency financial assistance organization and is dedicated to "Helping the Army Take Care of its Own."
Band of Runners Trail Camp (Texas)
http://bandofrunners.org/
Elite & long-time trail runners, coaches & race directors from across the US mentor participants. Band of Runners designed and directed Team RWB’s highly respected National Trail Running Camp. There are sponsored spots for veterans & Gold Star spouses. A host of world-class athletes and coaches will mentor participants in the technical aspects of trail running, as well as, running form, racing nutrition, training plans, blister care and prevention, stretching and strengthening, and Leave No Trace ethics. There is no fitness requirement.
Base Camp 40, Warrior's in the Wild (Colorado)
http://www.bc40hunts.org/
Base Camp 40, Warrior’s in the Wild is a Colorado private land cow elk hunt for our nations veteran's who have sacrificed so much for this great country. Originated in 2011 and operated under the 501 (c) (3) Whistler Entertainment Inc, BC40 hosts our nations hero's on several beautiful ranches here in western Colorado for a 5 day trip of a lifetime. Located in Colorado GMU40, this hunt takes place in the middle of some of the greatest elk habitat in the country, thus setting the scene for an up close and personal experience with these magnificent creatures. In 2014, BC40 is also expanding into other parts of the country, offering hunts in Texas, Kentucky, Alabama, several other ranches in Colorado, and an incredible fishing expedition with Charlotte Queen Adventures in British Columbia.
Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors (California)
http://www.baads.org/sailing/veterans/
The Veterans Sunday Sailing Program with the Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors (BAADS) provides veterans the opportunity to sail in Access 303 and Access Liberty boats with other veterans every Sunday. BAADS is offering this program to ALL veterans, not just disabled. This is intended as a thank you for service. Feel free to come this week and each week following with no obligations besides RSVP'ing to keep accurate count of our resources.
Birdies for the Brave (PGA Tour & Champions Tour events)
www.birdiesforthebrave.org
Birdies for the Brave offers complimentary admission for active, retired, and reserve military along with their dependents at select PGA TOUR and Champions Tour events. Many tournaments also offer discounted admission for veterans.
Black Dagger Military Hunt Club (Florida)
http://www.blackdaggermhc.org/
Black Dagger Military Hunt Club Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides shooting, hunting, fishing, and other outdoor opportunities for veterans and active duty military (wounded and well). We are located in the greater Tampa Bay, Florida area but operate around the state. Many of our volunteers are retired or active duty military with a great deal of tactical and hunting experience. We co-labor with other veteran groups and nonprofits to support those who give their all for our nation!
Blue Star Museums
https://www.bluestarfam.org/support/blue-star-arts/blue-star-museums
Blue Star Museums is a program that offers free admission to museums for all active duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Blue Star Family
https://bluestarfam.org
The families of our all-volunteer military make unprecedented sacrifices these days to serve our country. Blue Star Families was founded by military family members in 2009 to empower these families to thrive as they serve.
Blum's Landing (Michigan)
www.blumslanding.org
Blum’s Landing cordially welcomes you and your MOST immediate family to our home which serves as a free bed and breakfast retreat. Here you can enjoy the beauty and the tranquility of Northern Michigan. We are a 501-c3 Non Profit bed and breakfast for the military personnel and their families to relax, to recoup, and to re-energize from the stress of their current rehab and duties.
BOEC’s Heroic Military Program (Colorado)
https://boec.org/veterans-program/
BOEC’s Heroic Military Program is open to veterans, active duty military and members of the Guard and Reserve. Our programs are designed to suit the unique needs of those who have been injured while serving our country and are faced with new challenges associated with recovery. Because family members are critical to the healing process, we offer specific family-oriented programs during the summer months. Check out Summer Veterans Program below to learn more. We are proud to be able to offer summer and winter programs at significantly reduced costs to active military members and veterans. Go to the programs below for more information about scholarship opportunities for both the Summer and Winter Heroic Military Programs.
Boulder Crest Foundation (nationwide)
https://bouldercrest.org
Boulder Crest is the home of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG). We offer life-changing programs free of charge to members of the military, veterans, and first responder communities, and their families
Callaway Gardens (Georgia)
https://www.callawaygardens.com/admission/season-passes/military-savings/
20% Military Discount at Callaway Resort & Gardens. This special offer extends to daily admission tickets, annual season passes, and even overnight stays at our beautiful resort.
Camaraderie Foundation (Florida)
http://camaraderiefoundation.org/family-fun-days/
Military families are under significant emotional strain and often don’t have the opportunity to connect with peers. Through community partnerships, Camaraderie Foundation offers family-friendly events that are free of charge to help couples reconnect, let kids be kids and to just have fun.
Camp Corral (nationwide)
www.campcorral.org
The mission of Camp Corral is to transform the lives of children of wounded, ill, and fallen military heroes by providing camp, advocacy, and enrichment programs
Camp Gratitude (Minnesota)
www.campgratitude.org
A FREE week-long camping experience for military and veteran families — to relax, reconnect, and rebuild strength together.
Camp Liberty, Inc. (Michigan)
https://camplibertymichigan.org
Camp Liberty provides inclusive outdoor recreation programs that aid in the reintegration of U.S. military service members, veterans, and their families, with an emphasis on assisting those with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries.
Camp Patriot (Montana)
www.camppatriot.org
Founded in 2005, Camp Patriot is a 5-Star rated 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to empower and thank wounded and disabled military veterans of all generations through our outdoor programs.
Catch a Lift
www.catchaliftfund.com
Catch A Lift Fund is dedicated to restoring the lives of post-9/11 combat-injured Veterans by providing the tools, resources, and support needed to achieve long-term physical and mental well-being, renewed identity, and purpose. Through personalized fitness and wellness programming, nutritional guidance, mental health resources, and a nationwide community of peers and Veteran coaches, we empower Veterans to find strength, connection, and purpose beyond the uniform.
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
www.saluteheroes.org
The mission of the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes is to help severely-wounded veterans and families of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn recover from their injuries and illnesses, and to inspire other organizations and the general public to participate in this effort. Through our programs of aid and assistance, the Coalition offers individual contributors, corporations and volunteers many ways to give so these veterans and their families receive what they need and deserve in return for the sacrifices they made for us.
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
www.cgmahq.org
CGMA strives to promote financial stability and general well-being of the clients/customers it serves.
Dark Horse Lodge (Tennessee)
http://www.darkhorselodge.org/
Dark horse Lodge will become a place of refuge and retreat for combat veterans. Each room will be named after one of the 25 men lost from the Marine Corps 3/5, Dark horse unit. We are a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) recognition. Once our fundraising goal has been met, we will begin building our lodge. This will be a retreat for combat veterans of all branches to come to relax, fish on Kentucky Lake and communicate with others who have walked in their boots. Our mission is to honor our nation's heroes by providing a peaceful atmosphere for combat veterans to enjoy rest, relaxation and recreation.
Disabled Veterans Rest Camp (Minnesota)
www.vetscampmn.org
Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake is a family campground that provides facilities and opportunities for recreation, rest, and recovery for all military veterans who have served honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States, their families, and sponsored guests.
Disney World Vacation (Florida)
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/military-multi-day-tickets-2026/
Visit the Military Disney Tips website, a military families resource for military discounts on Disney vacations.
Eagle Rock Camp (North Carolina)
www.eaglerockcamp.org
Eagle Rock Camp reconnects military families at therapeutic retreats that are faith based, build a healthy spirit and strong family bonds. We believe that when the troops serve, the whole family serves. To honor, respect and empower these brave men, women and their children, we created secluded and very special settings that are free from the distractions of daily life. This allows our military families to focus on each other and to better handle the challenges of invisible and visible wounds. Our families attend 6 day/5 night retreats at no charge to them. The entire family learns life skills that provide positive, life changing experiences so they can recharge their energy and spirits, while learning to live life better and enhance family relationships. They learn to have fun together, once again.
English River Outfitters (Iowa)
https://englishriveroutfitters.com
English River Outfitters is part of the healing process for veterans. Our priority is to help foster a healthy readjustment back to civilian life through a positive outdoor experience. Veterans and families served at English River Outfitters experience a variety of therapeutic, group-based activities designed to re-establish confidence, hope, and health. In addition to our weekend retreats for veterans, we also hold special programs to serve children from Gold Star families, as well as ladies-only veteran camp-out events. What Makes English River Outfitters different? We believe there is healing in nature, and therefore we emphasize an outdoor experience where veterans can fish, hunt, and hike in the woodlands surrounding our facilities. Veterans with physical disabilities are able to participate fully using our all-terrain wheelchairs. The veterans we serve participate in sporting activities that challenge and empower them, all while immersed in Iowa's natural, refreshing wilderness.
Exceptional Warriors
https://www.exceptionalwarriors.org
The Exceptional Warrior’s mission is to provide world-class, cost-free adventure based opportunities to our Nation’s Exceptional Warriors. Serve Together – Heal Together.
Expeditionary Veterans Association
https://www.evamtbforptsd.org
E.V.A. is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to assisting veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) find support and develop new friendships through outdoor activities. The organization hosts adventure therapy events via mountain biking, road biking, therapy bike trips, and team gatherings.
Expert Voice (online discount site)
https://www.expertvoice.com/
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FAVE Boating Expeditions (Florida)
https://www.facebook.com/favebe/
Our boating trips offer a variety of boating excursions for our veterans, military service members and Gold Star families whose life has been touched and forever changed by the death of a Fallen Warrior. Our goal is to honor, support and promote healing of the mind and spirit in a relaxed environment.
Fisher House Foundation
www.fisherhouse.org
Provide military families housing close to a loved one in the hospital for an illness, disease or injury. Hero Miles: The Hero Miles Program provides round-trip airline tickets to wounded, injured, and ill service members and/or their families who are undergoing treatment at a military or VA medical center; or who are attending an authorized event. Flights are made possible through frequent flyer mile donations made by individual airline passengers. Hotels for Heroes: The Hotels for Heroes program provides hotel rooms to the families of wounded, injured, and ill military service members who are undergoing treatment at authorized medical centers when a Fisher House is not available. Rooms are made possible through the donation of rewards points by the hotel's rewards members. Newman’s Own Awards: Newman's Own, Fisher House Foundation, and Military Times join together in presenting $200,000 in grants to the most creative military quality of life improvement plans. Complete the online application and tell us about your innovative idea to improve the quality of life for military families, and your organization could be awarded up to $50,000 in funding.
Fishing for Freedom (Illinois)
www.fishingforfreedomquincy.org
Fishing For Freedom - Quincy is a no entry fee bass, catfish, and crappie tournament that pairs our Warriors (Active-Duty Military and Veterans) with our Boaters (professional anglers, avid tournament fishermen, fishing guides, and local outdoorsmen) for a fun day of fishing on our local fisheries.
Fishing for Freedom (Missouri)
http://fishingforfreedom.us/
ome out and share a wonderful day of camaraderie on a beautiful lake with America’s real life heroes in C an attempt to show them how much we appreciate the sacrifices they make that allow us to enjoy the freedoms of the greatest country in the world.
Flyin' Heroes (Michigan)
http://flyinheroes.org/
Flyin’ Heroes is a program that utilizes the sport of fly fishing to promote the therapeutic growth and rehabilitation of U.S. military veterans. The goal of Flyin’ Heroes is to create memorable fly fishing experiences that unlock the healing power of the water and fostering lasting relationships.
Folds of Honor
https://foldsofhonor.org/
Since 2007, we’ve provided over 73,000 life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. On our watch, those who protect our freedoms and our families will know they are not forgotten.
Four Corners Warriors Extreme Adventures (New Mexico)
https://www.facebook.com/FourCornersWarriorsExtremeAdventures/
Four Corners Warriors Extreme Adventure is a group that works with the community to bring in Wounded Warriors and provide them with a six-day retreat in the Four Corners area around July to August during the Connie Mac World Series. This group is sponsored by Cross Roads Community Church. Also provide a week long retreat in Pagosa Springs over veterans day week.
Freedom Alliance
https://freedomalliance.org
Freedom Alliance is one of the nation’s premier military support organizations. We offer programs that support the rehabilitation needs of wounded service members, combat veterans, and military families. We shape policies that prioritize the security of our country and the sovereignty of her people. We honor those who’ve served and sacrificed.
Freedom Hunters (nationwide)
www.freedomhunters.org
Freedom Hunters is a military outreach program dedicated to honoring those who protect our freedoms. Our mission is to salute the noble work of our courageous men and women of our Armed Forces. Freedom Hunters reflects the outdoor community's appreciation to our troops by taking: select active duty and combat veterans, families of fallen heroes, children of the deployed, as well as those wounded or injured, on outdoor adventures. Freedom Hunters mission is empowered by the generous support of many: sportsmen, conservation groups, state agencies, outfitters, corporations, and land owners.
Freedom Waters Foundation (Florida)
https://freedomwatersfoundation.org/programs/for-veterans
Freedom Waters Foundation Veterans Program offers no cost therapeutic boating and fishing experiences that inspire relaxation, camaraderie, freedom and joy.
Frontline Freedom (nationwide)
https://frontlinefreedom.org
Those who give so much deserve a chance to relax, unwind, and recharge amidst nature. That's why we've dedicated ourselves to providing quality outdoor, camping, backpacking, and hiking experiences designed to meet your needs.
Game day for Heroes (Alabama)
http://gamedayforheroes.org/
Game day for Heroes is a not-for-profit organization that sends wounded and active duty military personnel to college sporting events, focusing mainly on football, basketball, and baseball.
Gratitude America Retreats(Florida, Georgia, Illinois)
http://www.gratitudeamerica.org/retreats/
Our organization is proud to be hosting the Gratitude America Military Support Retreats, an integrative intensive retreats program for post-9/11 era service members/veterans and their primary support persons (this may include a friend, family member, parent, spouse, girlfriend/boyfriend, caregiver, etc.).
Green Beret Foundation
https://www.greenberetfoundation.org/
The Green Beret Foundation provides direct and continuous support to the Green Beret Community and its families. The Green Beret Foundation facilitates the transition of Green Berets and their families whether that transition is from wounds sustained in combat, illness, injury or “merely” from numerous deployments and/or retirement.
Guardians of Rescue
http://guardiansofrescue.org
The mission of the Guardians is to facilitate and foster programs and activities that further the unique benefits of interaction between people and animals. We are all about compassionate action, about People Helping Animals and Animals Helping People. At its core, we are an animal rights and welfare organization whose members work to protect the wellbeing of all animals and their owners, and come to the aid of those in distress.
Guitars For Vets
Guitars4vets.org
All G4V lessons and guitars are provided to the Veterans free of charge. Demand for the G4V program continues to rise and though virtually all resources go directly into programming and guitars, we sadly cannot help every qualified applicant because funding is limited. Together, we can bring more lessons and guitars to our Vets with donations of money, guitars and related gear.
Gym Resources for the Southwest (note: my list could be out of date) Gym Resources Excel File
HAVE Alaska
http://www.havealaska.org/
HAVE-Alaska is an Alaska based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the physical and psychological rehabilitation of American Veterans injured in service to our country through outdoor activities and travel.
Helping a Hero (nationwide)
www.helpingahero.org
Empowering our severely wounded veterans returning from service in the War on Terror, primarily by partnering with the wounded hero to provide specially adapted homes to reintegrate them into their community.
Hero Expeditions [HEX] (Colorado)
https://heroexpeditions.org/expeditions/
Hunting, Fishing, Adventures Hero Expeditions, Inc. was founded on the belief that giving back to those that have selflessly sacrificed for all of us is the right thing to do. Our goal is to provide an atmosphere that promotes camaraderie and fellowship among our beneficiaries. Our mission is to help create meaningful relationships that improve morale and changes lives.
Heroes' Hunt for Veterans (Wisconsin)
http://heroeshuntforvets.org/
Heroes' Hunt For Veterans is a non-profit organization designed to benefit veterans, which gives them the opportunity to experience a quality, guided, free-range, deer, turkey or waterfowl hunt.
Hero’s Night Out (Texas)
https://heroesnightout.org/
Heroes Night Out is a non-profit community based organization that is dedicated to enhancing and supporting Service Members, Veterans, First Responders and their family members through programs and services in a caring, safe, family-friendly environment; which is immersed with peers and battle buddies. Through this model of peer-to-peer interaction, HNO is able to quickly address the unique situations that Service Members, Veterans, First Responders and their families experience by creating a trusting relationship more immediately.
Heroes on the Water (Texas)
www.heroesonthewater.org
To help warriors relax, rehabilitate and reintegrate through kayak fishing and the outdoors.
The Home Front Cares (Colorado)
www.thehomefrontcares.org
Provide emergency grants to pay essential life expenses like rent, utilities and car repairs. We serve Veterans and their families throughout all of Colorado, and have strong connections throughout the state with other non-profit and referral agencies, military installations, the VA and other veteran service organizations.
Homes for Heroes
www.homesforheroes.com
Your job is to help others. Our job is to help you. From your first day on the job through retirement, when you're ready to consider buying, selling or refinancing a home we will help you get it done and save you money.
Homes for our Troops
https://www.hfotusa.org/
TO BUILD AND DONATE SPECIALLY ADAPTED CUSTOM HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR SEVERELY INJURED POST-9/11 VETERANS, TO ENABLE THEM TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES
Hope for the Warrior
www.hopeforthewarriors.org
Hope For The Warriors is a national nonprofit that helps members of the military community find stability and support on their road to recovery or as they transition back to civilian life.
Horses4Heroes (Nevada)
https://horses4heroes.org/
Horses4Heroes mission is to provide affordable outdoor recreational programs for children, ages 2 to 17, whose parents are Active Duty service members, Veterans, First Responders and to offer mental health and wellness programs with horses to veterans and First Responders, recovering addicts, survivors of domestic abuse, violence, trauma and trafficking and at-risk youth and teens.
House in the Woods, Inc. (Maine)
http://houseinthewoods.org/
A free, outdoor self-help program which remains flexible to the needs of those whom we serve. The only expense to participants is their transportation to Lee, Maine. Using the recreational, therapeutic, and educational properties of Maine’s great wilderness and outdoor heritage, we form short-term retreats for participants to meet others with common military-related challenges and experiences. Activities are led by licensed Maine guides and staffed with caring volunteers and assistance from the local VA Center and health professionals from the community upon request. Maine is a four season climate, so activities will be dependent on weather and availability.
Hunts for Healing Foundation (Pennsylvania)
http://huntsforhealing.org
Founded February 2009, Hunts for Healing was created to establish a fund to sponsor wounded soldiers returning from military missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, and veterans who have successfully completed a mental and physical evaluation; allowing them to participate in outdoor programs including, but not limited to, hunter safety, clay target shooting, pheasant, upland and small game hunting, fishing and camping. Hunts for Healing events take place primarily in Northeastern Pennsylvania, but in the future may extend beyond our state borders. Our mission and field of interest are to create an atmosphere that promotes challenges in the outdoors and healing from within. With the assistance of volunteer guides, mentors and trained field dogs, the experiences Hunts for Healing provides aides in the physical, emotional and spiritual healing, as well as, providing social interaction that allows the soldiers to transition back into their daily lives.
Independence Fund
https://www.independencefund.org/
Founded in 2007, The Independence Fund is committed to empowering our nation’s catastrophically wounded, injured, or ill Veterans to overcome physical, mental, and emotional wounds incurred in the line of duty. We are dedicated to improving the lives of both our Veterans and their families. Through our Mobility, Caregiver, Adaptive Sports, Advocacy, and Family programs, The Independence Fund strives to bridge the gap of unmet needs for Veterans and their caregivers.
Justice for Vets
www.justiceforvets.org
Justice For Vets is dedicated to transforming the way the justice system identifies, assesses and treats our veterans, leading the national effort to put a veterans treatment court in reach of every veteran in need. We are committed to ensuring that no veteran is left behind by providing training and technical assistance to help communities bring together local, state, and federal resources to directly serve veterans involved in the justice system due to mental health disorders, trauma, and substance use. In doing so, we keep veterans out of jail and prison—preventing the loss of one of our nation’s greatest assets to our families and communities—and connect them with the benefits and treatment they have earned, all while saving tax dollars for the American public.
The Lakeshore Foundation (Alabama)
https://www.lakeshore.org/activity/veterans/
The Cottages of Lakeshore provide housing with a private, home-like atmosphere for out-of-town severely injured military participating in Lakeshore Veterans programs.
Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC
www.legalhelpforveterans.com
Over the years, Legal Help for Veterans has become a trusted name in the legal community for providing legal services to veterans. Our lawyers are regularly asked by law schools and bar associations to lecture and train others to practice in this area.
Life Adventure Center (Kentucky)
www.lifeadventurecenter.org
More than mere recreation, we change lives through outdoor adventure. Our certified staff harness evidence-based theories of experiential education to innovatively combine group dynamics, psychology, meditation, equine assisted learning/psychotherapy, and outdoor adventure to build resiliency, communication, teambuilding, and self-efficacy.
Link Up Vets (Oregon)
https://linkupvets.org/
Our Mission is to assist veterans through the reintegration process by providing outdoor adventure, community events, and service/emotional support dogs that combat issues of PTSD, TBI, and Mobility Issues due to service connected injuries.
Military Child Education Coalition
www.militarychild.org
To ensure inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children affected by mobility, transition, deployments and family separation.
Military Families United
Militaryfamiliesunited.org
Founded in 2005 to provide an avenue for military families to remind the nation of the importance of supporting our military and the mission they have been given to accomplish, we expanded to provide charitable programs that offer families direct support.
Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs
http://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/
Mighty Oaks tackles this critical issue with our peer-to-peer resiliency and recovery programs offered at no cost to our honored service men and women.
Military Assistance Mission (Arizona)
www.azmam.org
PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND MORALE AID TO OUR CURRENT ARIZONA MILITARY, THEIR FAMILIES, AND POST 9/11 PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS
Military Heroes Fund
https://penfedfoundation.org/our-programs/military-heroes-program/
Our mission is to provide service members, veterans, their families and support networks with the skills and resources they need to build a strong financial future. The Foundation changes lives through financial education, home ownership and short-term assistance.
Military Warrior Support Foundation
https://militarywarriors.org
Military Warriors Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity, founded by LTG. Leroy Sisco (Ret), in 2007. Our mission is to provide support and programs that facilitate a smooth and successful transition for our nation’s combat wounded heroes and Gold Star families. Our programs focus on housing and homeownership, recreational activities, transportation assistance and leadership development. Through our programs, we award mortgage-free homes and payment-free vehicles to combat wounded heroes and Gold Star spouses. In addition to the home or vehicle, the families receive family and financial mentoring.
Move United - Warfighter
https://moveunitedsport.org/get-involved/warfighters/
The mission of Move United Warfighters is simple: provide free adaptive sports programming to all service members and veterans with a permanent physical disability.
MWR Lodging
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/mwr-lodging/
Military benefits entitle service members and their families to stay at MWR recreational lodging around the world.
My Warrior's Place (Florida)
https://www.mywarriorsplace.org
My Warriors Place is a retreat center for veterans, military service members, first responders, Gold Star, Blue Star and Silver Star families. Additionally, My Warrior’s Place offers several amazing programs for those who have put their life on the line for our safety and well being, endured the death of a Fallen Warrior and/or experienced the horrors of war. Each program offered by My Warrior’s Place plays an important role in the healing and coping process, and the support that is obtained through these programs is priceless!
National Archives
https://www.archives.gov/veterans
Request service records, medals and medical
National Cemetery Administration
http://www.cem.va.gov
Eligible service members and Veterans have earned VA burial and memorial benefits for themselves, their spouses, and qualifying family members.
National Military Family Association
https://www.militaryfamily.org
The National Military Family Association (NMFA) is the leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving all military families.
National Parks Pass
https://www.recreation.gov/interagency-pass/types/military-lifetime
A free Digital America the Beautiful Pass for Gold Star Family members and veterans. This pass covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at thousands of recreation locations, managed by six federal agencies.
National Resource Directory
www.nrd.gov
It provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. Visitors can find information on a variety of topics that supply an abundance of vetted resources.
National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center (New Mexico)
Veteranswellnessandhealing.org
The National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center in Angel Fire, Inc. (NVWHC) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. The mission of the NVWHC is to establish an environment that is responsive to the needs of veterans and military families using creative therapies and processes that focus on emotional and physical healing.
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society
www.nmcrs.org
The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Service of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need; and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.
Operation At Ease (North Carolina)
www.oaeamerica.org
Our mission is to provide active duty military personnel who have deployed or are about to be deployed to Iraq and/or Afghanistan and/or their families with the opportunity for a complimentary weekend of rest, relaxation and recreation, as an expression of our appreciation and gratitude for their service.
Operation Black Hills Cabin (South Dakota)
http://www.operationblackhillscabin.org/
Pat @ operationblackhillscabin@gmail.com / 1 week in cabin @ S. Dakota, travel not incl., 605.517.1830 Operation Black Hills Cabin is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a comfortable, peaceful and supportive respite to qualified, combat-injured veterans and their families, from the Iraq/Afghanistan operations, in their rehabilitation from their traumatic and stressful experiences while serving the interests of our Nation.
Operation Campout (Maryland)
https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/operation-camp-out.aspx
The Maryland Park Service is proud to partner with The North Face: Explore Your Parks, to offer an opportunity to camp at selected state parks. With the new Operation: Campout! program, we can lend you gear free of charge (includes a tent, chairs, stove, lantern and more). This program is designed for military individuals and military families new to camping or experienced campers stationed or recovering in this area. Operation: Campout! is an opportunity for families to reconnect with each other and the great outdoors in a comfortable, safe and relaxing setting.Campsites have picnic tables and fire pits. Some sites have electric hook-ups. Restrooms and shower facilities are nearby.
Operation: Care and Comfort Tickets for Troops (California)
https://www.occ-usa.org/tickets-for-troops/
Working with sports teams, event venues and season ticket holders, OCC has distributed tens of thousands donated tickets to military families and veterans in the San Francisco Bay area and Northern California, free of charge. Since 2004, Operation: Care and Comfort has worked with professional and college sports teams, entertainment venues, and promoters to send thousands of troops, reservists, veterans and their immediate families to events—free! OCC also partners with northern California sports teams to hold military appreciation/Support Our Troops games. We charge no services charges, no mailing costs—the tickets are absolutely FREE! If you are military active duty, reservist, veteran, military retiree or a Gold Star Family located in California, you may sign up to be included on our list for complimentary tickets to local sporting and entertainment events. Donated tickets are often last minute or on game day, so please give us the best phone numbers to reach you! We currently announce new tickets on our Facebook page- OCC.USA. Check daily then follow the instructions posted to request tickets.
Operation Finally Home
www.operationfinallyhome.org
Operation Finally Home restores independence through the foundation of a safe and accessible home. We provide mortgage-free homes and home modifications to meet the unique needs of veterans, first responders, and surviving spouses across the country.
Operation First Response
https://www.operationfirstresponse.org/
Services are provided from the onset of injuries or illness, throughout their recovery period and along their journey from military life to the civilian world. Financial aid varies as each case is based on individual needs ranging from rent, utilities, vehicle payments, groceries, clothing, and travel expenses.
Operation Heal Our Patriots
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/education-2/ohop-application/
Marriage Retreat to Alaska for free
Operation Homefront
https://www.operationhomefront.org/
Our mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive - not simply struggle to get by - in the communities that they've worked so hard to protect. Occasionally, military families struggle and need help with rent or mortgage payments, major repairs, utility bills, or groceries.
Operation Oasis at Sandy Cove (Maryland)
https://www.sandycove.org/operation-oasis/
Have you been deployed overseas away from your family (hardship tour) within the last 12 months? Sandy Cove's Operation Oasis ministry was designed to help military families reconnect following the long and challenging separation caused by war…and to say, “Thank you and welcome home!” There are a variety of retreats that you may choose from including: 5 Night Family Camp Vacation, a Valentine Couples Getaway and a Fall Couples Weekend or a two-night getaway.
Operation Restored Warrior
https://operationrestoredwarrior.org/
Operation Restored Warrior is a nondenominational Christian non-profit 501(c)3 organization funded by the generosity of our partners, individuals and organizations dedicated to the healing and restoration of our veteran warriors who have been negatively impacted by combat.
Operation Revamp (Colorado)
www.operationrevamp.org
Our Purpose is also to establish a variety of programs to assist the military, veterans and families, to help them heal and to provide reintegration support.
Operation Second Chance
https://operationsecondchance.org/
We are patriotic citizens committed to serving our wounded, injured and ill Veterans. We support Veterans and their families by building relationships and identifying and supporting immediate needs and interests.
Oregon Adaptive Sports
https://oregonadaptivesports.org/sports/scholarships/
OAS strives not only to keep our rates affordable but also to provide financial assistance to participants who have limited means. From beginner to elite athletes, we aim to support aspiring athletes to achieve their goals. Scholarships are based on merit as measured by financial need, extraneous circumstances, and a willingness to give back to OAS through volunteer opportunities. Scholarship applicants will be notified by email or phone outlining the scholarship amount and use requirements. If approved, scholarships typically cover between 25% to 75% of cost. It will be the applicant’s responsibility to make up the additional payment in order to participate in the requested session(s). Cancellation feels apply.
Our Military Kids
Ourmilitarykids.org
$500 Grants for Military Children; Ages 3-17 We empower military kids by funding sports, arts and other enrichment activities when their parents are deployed overseas with the National Guard or Reserves, or recovering from severe injuries sustained in a post-9/11 overseas mission.
Outward Bound
www.outwardbound.org
https://www.outwardbound.org/find-a-program/enroll-in-a-course/veterans/
Adventure and challenge, solitude, reflection, and renewal, the wilderness has always symbolized a new beginning - a place for discovery and fulfilling adventure. The Outward Bound program for veterans provides an opportunity for camaraderie and has proven to be a powerful tool helping veterans readjust after leaving the combat zone. Our newest programs offer numerous wilderness adventures exclusively for war veterans, and are fully funded for all participants, to include their roundtrip stateside travel costs between home and the excursion site. Our goals include helping participating veterans build a supportive community with other war veterans; facilitating discussions on readjustment and transition challenges; and re-energizing and reinvigorating our veterans' spirits with adventures and challenges in the beautiful outdoors.
The Pat Tillman Foundation
https://pattillmanfoundation.org/
provided academic scholarships, professional development opportunities and a national network to empower military service members, veterans and spouses. These scholars are making a difference in the fields of healthcare, business, public service, STEM, education and the humanities.
Patriot Anglers (Colorado)
http://www.patriotanglers.us/
The Patriot Anglers strengthens bonds and uplifts U.S. military families past and present, by providing a unique Rocky Mountain fishing experience. Patriot Anglers is currently hosting multiple fishing trips per month, year round, including facilitating the fishing activity for Project Sanctuary’s military family retreats.
Professional Tutors for America
https://www.professionaltutors.com/military/
Professional Tutors of America is a veteran owned company and has 30 years of experience in providing academic services to a wide range of learners. The following services are offered to Military, Veterans, and their families:
Project Healing Waters
https://projecthealingwaters.org/
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities including education and outings.
Project New Hope
www.projectnewhope.net
Project New Hope exists to provide veteran family retreats. Including the whole family (even the kids!) is unique to Project New Hope and fosters family togetherness through a wilderness getaway. It is our goal to provide combat veterans and their families with the education, training, and skills necessary to manage their lives after wartime service; repair of relationships is a primary goal. And of course, have fun in the process!
Project New Hope Inc. (Massachusetts)
www.projectnewhopema.org
Project New Hope Inc. mission is to assist veterans and their families with PTSD, TBI, military sexual trauma, marital issues, chronic pain issues and suicidal thoughts, and other issues that might arise. We are an organization that helps U.S. veterans and their families with addressing the challenges, fears and stigma that they face during and after they have served in our Armed Services. Project New Hope is committed to aiding our service members and their families by providing them the opportunity to get away and reconnect by attending one of our retreats. The organization offers tools for recognizing the symptoms and triggers of military-related occupational stress and injuries, as well as assist in developing coping mechanisms through holistic approaches to healing. All our staff and volunteers are committed to assisting our service members in their pursuit of New Hope and success in all they do.
Project Sanctuary (Colorado)
www.projectsanctuary.us
Project Sanctuary is an innovative veteran non-profit organization that brings military families together following deployments. During a six day retreat in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Project Sanctuary provides recreational activities as a form of diversion therapy to help military men and women and their families reconnect, heal from lengthy separations and begin to communicate again.
Project Welcome Home Troops
http://www.projectwelcomehometroops.org/about-us/
Project Welcome Home Troop’s Power Breath Meditation workshop transforms lives restoring well-being, mental focus and a renewed sense of connection and purpose.
Rebuild Together
www.rebuildingtogether.org
Repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives.
REAch
https://reainc.org/program/ REAch is a Wounded Veterans’ Program of Resources Exchange Association (REA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, started by our Founder/CEO and WWII POW/Veteran, Mr. “Bud” Shepherd. REAch ships fully loaded toolboxes to post 9/11 combat wounded veterans free of charge as an HONOR gift. Although Purple Heart recipients receive priority on our shipping list, our mission is to ship toolboxes to every qualified veteran listed. Each toolbox is filled with up to $500 worth of quality hand tools.
The Renewal Coalition
http://renewalcoalition.org/
Renewal Coalition’s mission is to assist wounded service members and their families in their transition from military to civilian life or back to active duty by offering a retreat experience at Florida residences with the intent of providing these families a relaxed, pleasant, and welcoming environment. – 4 Days in Jupiter, FL (For Family Retreats) / Mary Higgins (561) 746-5873
Returning Veterans Project (Oregon & SW Washington)
https://returningveterans.org/
The Returning Veterans Project is a community-based nonprofit providing free, confidential health services for Veterans, Active Service Members, and their Families. (Serves Oregon and SW Washington only.)
Rick Herrema Foundation (North Carolina)
http://rhfnow.org/
The Rick Herrema Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to rejuvenating military families. RHF is considering constructing a five-star, daily use resort facility in Fayetteville, NC that will be free for military families. The resort center is a 26-acre campus with plans to include activities such as horse-back riding, lake fishing, a community garden, family gardening plots, a mountain-bike trail, nature hiking trail, a welcome center with coffee shop, a splash pad, an elaborate indoor-outdoor playground and various areas designated for club activities initiated by resort patrons (such as astronomy,boy/girl scouts, chess, reading, or other clubs of mutual interest). The idea is to build a community focused resort to honor the service of our military families.
Segs4Vets Program
https://www.segs4vets.ngo/
Segs4Vets, a highly acclaimed nonprofit organization, awards Segways and ALLY Chair adapted Segways to men and women of the United States military who have sustained severe injuries resulting in permanent disability. While the program's historical focus has been on those who have served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, it has since been able to broaden its support to other disabled Veterans who meet specific criteria.
Semper Fi Fund and America’s Fund
www.semperfifund.org
Service Member and Family Support Program We provide direct financial assistance and vital programming for combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured service members and their families during hospitalization and recovery. Transition Our Transition Program makes it easier for wounded Service members to thrive beyond injury to recovery. Education support and career assistance provides them with the tools and skills to successfully reconnect with their communities and build new, productive lives. Integrative Wellness Providing wellness tools to improve body, mind, and spirit.
Shades of Green (Florida)
www.shadesofgreen.org
Florida AFRC Disney resort
Soldiers Angels
www.soldiersangels.org
Soldiers' Angels provides aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, their families, and a growing veteran population.
Sportsmen's Foundation for Military Families
https://www.huntforvets.com/home
A primary goal of SFMF is to help veteran families develop and hone their coping skills. Coping skills are essential when dealing with stress, and improving quality of life. Spyderco Knife discounted 50%
OpFocus Professional Purchase Program
https://spyderco.com/pages/special-discounts
This program allows active-duty military and law enforcement personnel and qualified first responders to purchase Spyderco products directly from us at a substantial discount.
Squaw Valley (California)
https://www.palisadestahoe.com/plan-your-visit/lift-tickets-season-pass/military-passes
Military Discounted Tickets
Still Serving Veterans
www.stillservingveterans.org
To serve and honor Veterans and their families by empowering them to build meaningful lives through connections to fulfilling careers, benefits and services; and to proactively strengthen Veteran communities through leadership and collaboration.
Sun Valley Adaptive Sports: Higher Ground (Idaho)
https://www.svasp.org/higherground.html
The purpose of Higher Ground is to use sports and recreational activities as a means of healing, therapy and rehabilitation. The program offers four winter snowsports camps, one watersports camp, and two fly-fishing camps to more than 80 warriors and their significant others each year. Some of the more popular activities include alpine skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, sled hockey, snowshoeing, ice skating, fly fishing, water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, mountain biking, canoeing, hiking and paragliding.
Take a Soldier Fishing (Oregon)
www.takeasoldierfishing.org
Take A Veteran/Active Duty Fishing For A Day
Team Never Quit
https://teamneverquit.com
Team Never Quit Foundation is passionate about helping Veterans, their support system and families of the fallen. We believe that collective team work, we can come together and help those in need.
Team River Runners
www.teamriverrunner.org
To provide all veterans and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports!
Tents for Troops
www.tentsfortroops.org
To show appreciation, RV parks and campgrounds across the nation are offering a minimum of two nights complimentary camp/RV sites to active military and their families.
Travis Manion Foundation
www.travismanion.com
TMF empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations.
USA Cares
www.usacares.org
USA Cares’ mission is to provide post-9/11 military veterans, service members, and their families with financial assistance and post service skills training to create a foundation for long-term stability.
Vail Veterans Program
https://www.vailveteransprogram.org/
Provide military injured and their families with innovative and transformational programs that build confidence and improve lives.
Veteran Airlift Command
https://www.veteransairlift.org/
We provide free, private air transportation to our nation's combat injured veterans for medical or other compassionate purposes through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots.
Veterans Stress Project
Stressproject.org
The Veterans Stress Project is determined to make a difference. Through this web site, we offer returning vets free or low-cost sessions using Energy Psychology, a method which many therapists and coaches are using to help veterans with PTSD to get their lives back.
Veterans’ Outreach
https://veteransoutreach.org
Veterans’ Outreach has the primary mission of respectfully honoring and serving all veterans. Each veteran has unique needs. We use our program resources to offer a hand up, not a hand out, to benefit veterans and in turn communities and this great nation.
Veterans Wellness and Healing (New Mexico)
www.veteranswellnessandhealing.org/retreats
National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center is providing week long retreats for Veterans, Active Duty Military, Reservists, and their significant others who have been diagnosed with PTS (post traumatic stress).
Vet Tix
www.vettix.com
People donate tickets to different events (concerts, sports, festivals, etc) so that veterans and their families can go for free! Sometimes you have to pay a shipping/handling fee, but it is usually pretty little.
Vet to Vet
www.vet2vetusa.org
Vet to Vet is a consumer/provider partnership program that utilizes veterans in recovery in a peer-counseling capacity to help other veterans. Vet to Vet is administered by veterans who themselves have been consumers of VA mental-health services.
VFW Financial Grants
https://www.vfw.org/assistance/financial-grants
The Financial Assistance for Service Members program is here to help America's active-duty service members (to include activated Guard/Reserve members) and their families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties because of deployment or other military-related activity or injury.
Warfighter Advance (Maryland)
https://warfighteradvance.org
The ADVANCE™ is, at its core, a 7-day program that uses a variety of means to change the trajectory of the Warfighter’s (active duty or veteran) post-deployment life.
Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation
https://warriorsandquietwaters.org/
Through the experience of fly fishing in Montana, WQW is a catalyst for positive change in the lives of post-9/11 combat veterans
Warriors on the Water, LTD. (Pennsylvania)
https://warriorsonthewaterltd.com
We look to help people through outdoor recreational & fishing therapy by providing an outlet where you can come to experience a stress-free, relaxing, and peaceful time by fishing, kayaking, boating, bird watching, hiking, or campfire chats.
Warriors Heart
https://www.warriorsheart.com
Warriors Heart specializes in addiction and trauma recovery for Active Military, Veterans, and First Responders.
Waves of Honor (Multiple)
http://wavesofhonor.com/
Military Tickets & Discount Offers Busch Gardens, Sea World, Sesame Place, Aquatica, Adventure Island
World of Coca-Cola (Georgia)
http://www.worldofcoca-cola.com
Wounded Warrior Family Support
www.woundedwarriorsfamilysupport.org
Our mission is to provide support to the families of those who have been wounded, injured or killed during combat operations. The families of our casualties suffer in many ways: some financially, some psychologically.
Wounded Warrior in Action Foundation
https://wwiaf.org/
The Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation Inc. (WWIA) serves our nation’s combat-wounded Purple Heart recipients by providing world-class outdoor sporting activities as a means to recognize and honor their sacrifice, encourage independence and connections with communities, and promote healing and wellness through camaraderie and a shared passion for the outdoors.
Wounded Warrior Project
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
A multitude of services, retreats and assistance
