Wounded Warrior Project's Impact

Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) recently brought a group of wounded veterans and active-duty service members to the nation’s capital for the nonprofit’s annual Soldier Ride^® DC event. Soldier Ride is a multi-day adaptive cycling event that empowers wounded warriors by building camaraderie and confidence through movement. The program equips warriors to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of cycling and an active lifestyle for years to come.

It can be as simple as a dinner or as complex as multiple days of bonding, but social connection is at the heart of everything Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) does. And with good reason. In 2023, the U.S. surgeon general issued a report about the nation’s epidemic of loneliness and isolation, noting that about 1 in 2 adults in the U.S. experience loneliness.

Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) and LivingWorks joined forces at the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) conference this week to share strategies for reducing veteran suicide. The session, "Building Suicide-Safe Communities," emphasized the importance of a proactive, community-focused approach to reducing suicide risk for post-9/11 military families.

Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) empowers warriors and their families to become more confident and in control of their finances through counseling, planning resources, and other financial management tools. To expand the tools for better money management, WWP’s Financial Readiness team developed “financial date nights” to help warrior couples improve their communication, manage their budget, and strengthen their financial confidence.

We asked two Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) experts to share their thoughts on stress and its impact on quality of life. Ali Heck, a WWP Physical Health and Wellness coach, and Jay Fawcett, a WWP Talk team specialist, share valuable insights and practical tips for managing stress and navigating challenging moments.