Veteran’s Resources

Click on the organization name for their website, click on reviews to find out what people are saying about them.

Resource Directories:

• Make the Connection – VA Directory
• Military 1 Source – Military Resource Directory. All you need to know about military life in one place.
• Veteran Resource List – Privately run directory of resources for Veterans

For Wounded Warriors:

• Wounded Warrior’s Project – Reviews – Provides a wide array of assistance and programs for wounded warriors who’s injury occurred on or after September 11, 2001
• Disabled American Veterans – Reviews – Benefit Assistance and Advocacy Program for Disabled Veterans
• Homes for Our Troops – Reviews – Nonprofit that builds homes for disabled veterans in need
• Vets Journey Home – Reviews – A retreat for veterans returning home to spend a weekend recovering
• Heroes and Horses – Reviews – A nonprofit that uses outdoor experiences with horses to help veterans recover
• Veteran’s Crisis Line – VA Service for veterans or family members experiencing a crisis. You may also call: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, or text 838255

Generalized Support & Connecting with other Vets:

• Veterans of Foreign Wars
• American Legion
• Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America  – Reviews – Assistance, awareness and advocacy for Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars (Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom)

Support During Deployment:

• Soldier’s Angels: Deployment Team – Reviews -Care Packages and Letters
• The Hugs Project – Reviews – Care Packages and Letters
• Any Soldier Inc. – Reviews – Care Packages
• Operation Gratitude – Reviews – Care Packages

Loss or Injury of Loved One:

• Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors – Reviews – Support for military families grieving the loss of a loved one
• Soldier’s Angels: Living Legends Team – Reviews – Support for military families grieving the loss of a loved one
• American Gold Star Mothers – Honor the life of children lost is service through support of veterans and patriotic events

Civilian Employment:

• Call of Duty Endowment – An endowment focused on funding programs that assist transitioning vets in finding employment. This link takes you to their list of top organizations that focus on veteran employment.
• Hire Our Heroes – Reviews – Assist transitioning vets in finding civilian jobs
• Hire Heroes USA – Reviews – Assist transitioning vets in finding civilian jobs

Finances and Emergencies:

• H.E.R.O.E.S. Care, Inc – Reviews – A network of trained caregivers and mental health professionals utilizing national NGOs to provide care and support for military members.
• American Red Cross – This link takes you to the Red Cross military page

Military Families:

• Soldier’s Angels: Family Team – Reviews – Provides baby showers, assistance for female caregivers and support during the holidays
• Blue Star Families – Reviews – Provides support and advocacy for military families
• Military.com: Spouse – News and info specifically for military wives