NACCRA a great program for childcare and to offset the cost of childcare The Wounded, Ill or Injured Program

is for Families of: Soldiers who are assigned to a Warriors in Transition Battalion or Unit Active-Duty Soldiers who have been injured and are receiving in-patient or out-patient medical care for extended periods Eligibility for services is based on need and is determined on a case by case basis. Please contact us at 1-800-424-2246 for a sensitive, personal consultation. What will I receive? Eligible Families receive: Help finding approved* child care providers in your community Fee assistance to help cover the cost of regular child care for up to 6 months during recuperation (extensions beyond 6 months will be considered based on physician reassessment) Free care for medical and therapy appointments How do I find an approved provider? Contact Child Care Aware at 1-800-424-2246 for a sensitive, personal consultation Search online for providers already pre-qualified to serve Army Families in your area *Approved providers must meet all Armys requirements. The provider a must have a state child care license and have received an inspection within the last 12 months. To view Army requirements, click here. Because licensing requirements vary widely by state, you may also contact Child Care Aware at 1-800-424-2246 for more information. How do I apply? Complete the parent fee assistance application online or Physician Certification Form download (1 MB) download (84 KB) and fax, mail or email to address below

Address: NACCRRA Military Subsidy Department 1515 N. Courthouse Rd, 11th fl Arlington, VA 22201 Tel: (800) 424-2246 Fax: (703) 341-4103 msp@naccrra.org

Blogging service - Free hosted blogging service for veterans and their families (Warriors Wall) http://warriorswall.com/

The Warriors Wall is a free, hosted blogging service for veterans and military families who want to share their stories. The site makes it easy to create a blog and provides writing tips and ideas from a professional writer with a personal connection to the veteran community. Blogs - The AW2 Blog http://aw2.armylive.dodlive.mil/ Official blog of the U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program. Caregiver support - Family Caregiver Alliance www.caregiver.org/caregiver Family Caregiver Alliance is a public voice for caregivers. Our pioneering programs--information, education, services, research and advocacy--support and sustain the important work of families nationwide caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions. Caregiver support - Hope for the Warriors www.hopeforthewarriors.org The mission of Hope for the Warriors is to enhance quality of life for US Service Members and their families nationwide who have been adversely affected by injuries or death in the line of duty. Hope for the Warriors actively seeks to ensure that the sacrifices of wounded and fallen warriors and their families are never forgotten nor their needs unmet, particularly with regard to the short and long-term care of the severely injured. To accomplish our mission, we have designed special programs that allow and encourage community involvement. We welcome you to read through our website to learn more about how we help and how you can too. Warrior House - Recognizing that wounded warriors with spouses and their families also benefit from the camaraderie and shared experiences of others, Hope For The Warriors has founded the Warrior House program. Warrior House will provide transitional, adapted living quarters for wounded families until such time that they can find suitable long-term adapted housing. In addition, Warrior HouseT will provide lodging for families visiting wounded service members at the Wounded Warrior Barracks (Maxwell Hall) or Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune. Warrior House I & II will provide adaptive housing for wounded Marines and Sailors returning to Camp Lejeune for their unit homecomings. Caregiver support - Operation Homefront's Wounded Warrior Wives Facebook Page A community of women who are caring for warriors. Wounded Warrior Wives is an outreach program of Operation Homefront designed to provide caregivers of wounded, ill and injured servicemembers with resources, relationships and sources of respite. Caregiver support - The Wounded Warrior Family Care Project (Quality of Life Foundation) http://qolfoundation.org/ Who's helping the caregivers of our Wounded Vets? The Quality of Life Foundation spent a year to research this issue then turned their attention to close the gap that exists between resources and needs for families who provide full-time care giving to their wounded warrior at home. The Community Resource Coordinator Program provides a locally-based, personal resource coordinator to effectively leverage local, county, state and national resources to develop a system of support and meet emergency needs. Caregiver support - Veteran CareGiver www.veterancaregiver.com

Veteran CareGiver was developed squarely in response to expressed challenges by Wounded Warrior and Veteran families, and Veterans Affairs leadership. While no single entity or group can respond flawlessly to the individual matters faced by each Veteran due to sheer enormity of the task, families have openly spoken about their altered lives in the face of injury, illness, or aging. At times, feeling isolated, faced with multiple simultaneous issues, and needing answers, they also have expressed needs beyond survival. Caregivers may create a personal Profile that reflects their interests, and share progress and friendship with Photos. Caregiver support - Well Spouse Association www.wellspouse.org A home for the husbands, wives and partners of those with any chronic illness, disease or disability. We hope you will find the information presented here easy to navigate and helpful in your caregiver journey. Caregiver support - Wounded Warrior Project Alumni Caregiver Retreats http://alumni.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/details/caregiver_retreats At WWP, were committed to supporting not only our wounded warriors, but also the individuals who sustain them on their path to recovery. In the spring of 2008, we launched our Caregiver Retreats to support this unique, devoted group of wives, mothers, sisters, fathers, brothers, and other family members who are helping their wounded loved ones face a range of physical and mental challenges. These weekend-long, all-expense-paid retreats are usually hosted in Florida. The retreats provide caregivers an opportunity to get some much-needed physical and mental rest and rejuvenation and connect with others on a parallel journey. A comprehensive survey administered by WWP before the retreats ensures participants are placed into an appropriate group. The intimate retreat size, usually 15-25 participants, allows caregivers to connect with others experiencing a similar range of emotions in a safe, warm, and comfortable setting. Connection and support - Not Alone (Find other warriors and families experiencing life after war) www.notalone.com Not Alone started in 2008 when a group of warriors and professionals discovered a significant gap in the government's capacity to help warriors and their families come home from war. There needed to be a confidential online community where those warriors could congregate to help each other. Our personal experiences with war trauma led us to reach out to those that need help. Not Alone has formed partnerships with various organizations to create new ways across the nation to help those returning from war. Not Alone draws on a unique group of individuals with personal experience in the Iraq and Afghanistan war. We have been in your shoes. We have struggled to regain our lives and to find the new normal at home. Professionals, warriors and experts have been vital in helping to bring the Not Alone vision into reality. We've been through the experience of war and returning home from war and hope that our persistence, experience and passion can help others in their journey as well. We understand. We get it. Connection and support - Opportunities for Veterans and Wounded Warriors Facebook Page Opportunities for Veterans and Wounded Warriors provides resources to aid veterans, Wounded Warriors, and families to aid transition and recovery. Its vision is also to be able to have veterans, Wounded Warriors, and families a place to get to know one another and develop lines of communication between one another for life long friendship and support lines. Event tickets - Heroes Meeting Heroes www.chrisbowser.net

The mission of Heroes Meeting Heroes is to let veterans get the chance to meet and see famous comedians, music groups, etc who want to show their support of the troops. I eventually will set up some benefit shows with some huge bands and other cool things. Event tickets - Veteran Tickets Foundation www.vettix.org Our mission is to give without prejudice FREE tickets to all Veterans, Active Duty Military and their families as a way of saying Thank You! We team up with major sports teams, leagues, promoters, organizations, venues and everyday ticket holders to provide free and discounted tickets to the more than 26 million Veterans and Active Duty Military in the United States. Family support - Camp C.O.P.E. for children www.campcope.org Our mission is to:

help the children of service members cope with the transitions and/or trauma they are facing in response to the deployment or injuries sustained by their Soldiers. provide children age-appropriate therapeutic interventions in small groups of their peers, who have had similar experiences. provide fun, therapeutic interventions for the children as well as information for parents about how to help their children at home. allow the child to tell their story and help put a voice to their feelings and concerns, while providing new ways to handle their experiences. Family support - Defenders of Freedom www.defendersoffreedom.us Defenders of Freedom is a non profit organization with the purpose of raising money to support our troops who are currently deployed around the world. Because our troops are actively working to keep America safe, Defenders of Freedom believe passionately in showing them as much support as possible. 100% of the profits are used to:

Send "support boxes" to our men and women in uniform Support wounded soldiers with encouragement and needed items, especially those with no support Support the families of our wounded soldiers both physically and emotionally Support the USO

Family support - Military Warriors Support Foundation www.militarywarriors.org

Skills4Life - We offer a variety of programs that are designed to appeal to the needs and interests of our wounded warriors and their families. Individual and Family Mentoring, Recreation Outings, Financial Planning, Adapt-a-Lab Program and Family Counseling are among the many offerings. Family support - Our Military Kids www.militarykids.org Provides tangible support to the children of deployed and severely injured National Guard and Military Reserve personnel through grants for enrichment activities and tutoring that nurture and sustain the children during the time a parent is away in service to our country. Family support - The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes www.saluteheroes.org Disabled American Veterans of the War on Terror must struggle every day to overcome life-changing sacrifices such as the loss of a limb, significant burns, and the reality of being in a wheel chair. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was created to provide a way for individuals, corporations and others to support our troops by helping severely wounded and disabled Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and their families rebuild their lives. The mission of The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is to help the people who have given so much on our behalf overcome these obstacles and resume a productive and fulfilling life through programs targeted to their specific needs. One of their programs: Family Support Network Including concerts, sporting events, special outings to help reunite families; and therapeutic day camp for children of wounded soldiers. Housecleaning - Cleaning for Heroes www.cleaningforheroes.org Cleaning for Heroes is the ONLY non-profit dedicated to providing free house cleaning services to disabled or elderly veterans but we don't stop there! We also provide free house cleaning services to disabled members of local police and fire departments. We are grateful for the service that these men and women provide to all of us to help make this country what it is today and Cleaning for Heroes was founded to provide help in a time of need for these individuals. Members of the United States Military, local police department or fire department who have injuries sustained in the line of duty that make the task of house cleaning difficult are eligible for our services. Elderly veterans who live alone or with an aging spouse are also eligible. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Camp Hope (Farmington, Missouri) www.chrisnealfarm.com Camp Hope was founded in 2007 by William Mike White of North Carolina. The goal of Camp Hope is to construct a completely handicapped lodge where veterans may participate in hunting, fishing, canoeing, skeet shooting, hiking and relaxing in a peaceful setting. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Camp Patriot (Outdoor Adventures) www.camppatriot.org Camp Patriot exists to take Disabled U.S. Veterans on outdoor adventures. Camp Patriot wants to renew the dreams and visions of our disabled veterans for a meaningful future. We will be bringing disabled American Veterans to the great State of Montana for outdoor adventures of their choosing. However, outdoor adventures are just some of the activities we provide disabled U.S. Military Veterans at Camp Patriot. We want to create relationships for them through outdoor adventures that will promote positive, life changing experiences.

With the construction of a first-class lodge outside of Libby, MT, we will be able to accommodate up to 20 Veterans per week. We will provide a range of outdoor activities, and will be equipped to accommodate veterans with an array of disabilities. There will be no cost to the veteran. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Disabled Veterans Rest Camp (Washington County, Minnesota) www.vetscampmn.org The Disabled Veterans Rest Camp provides facilities and opportunities for recreation, rest, and well being for all women and men who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, along with their families. The campground is open to all military personnel in good standing: Active duty, Reservists/Guard, veterans, disabled, retirees, families and friends. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Honor Them Foundation www.honorthemfoundation.org The Honor Them Foundation utilizes vacant timeshares and cancelled or unbooked cruises to send combat veterans and their families to five-star resorts or on cruises at no charge to them. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Hunts for Heroes www.huntsforheroes.com Hunts for Heroes is an organization based in El Campo, Texas . El Campo is in the heart of the best goose hunting and fishing in North America . Hunts for Heroes has chapters in South Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi, and California and we eventually hope to have chapters in every state in the USA. We are dedicated to providing quality hunting and outdoor related activities to men and women that have been wounded on the field of battle in service to our country in the war against terrorism. We organize hunts with professional guides and outfitters throughout the country for heroes that enjoy the outdoors. All of our hunts are free of charge for service men and women that are approved by organizations such as those sanctioned by the United States military. We also help with expenses in getting to and from such an event. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Hunters Helping Soldiers www.huntershelpingsoldiers.org The mission of Hunters Helping Soldiers is to provide a means to enhance physical and emotional healing through comradery during hunting and fishing trips as well as mentorship to help ease the transition from military life to civilian life and help families of returning, wounded, and mortally wounded soldiers cope with the challenges they face. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Operation Down Home (Livingstone, Alabama) www.lakeshore.org Operation Down Home is designed to introduce severely injured military personnel and their families to recreational sports opportunities. This camp is open to servicemen and women, and their family members, who have been severely injured in recent conflicts and have suffered an injury such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation or visual impairment. There is no cost to military personnel with severe service-related injuries and up to three family members. The weekend includes all meals, lodging, air and ground transportation, and all sports and recreation activities.

Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Operation Proper Exit www.troopsfirstfoundation.org For those Wounded Warriors who are thriving in recovery and are capable of returning to theater, this program itinerary stages a meet-and-greet tour to forward operating bases with a group of recovered soldiers. Four specific objectives have been identified:

The sense of brotherhood inherent in todays military leaves a number of injured soldiers with the desire to return to theater after injury. By having a chance to visit, not only is their desire addressed but they can bring stories from home to deployed troops when they arrive. Soldiers who have witnessed the injuring of a battle buddy are often times left wondering how the situation turned out both short and long term. Upon the return of fully recovered soldiers, the minds of deployed troops are put to ease when they witness the results firsthand and hear about the journey and outstanding care being afforded to our Wounded Warriors. The Wounded Warriors will have a most important as well as unique opportunity to see the progress in Iraq that they, through their tremendous sacrifice, helped bring about. For troops that have been injured in battle, this initiative provides them the opportunity to make a proper exit on their own terms as they walk to the aircraft and climb the ramp rather than being medically evacuated. This component has a positively resounding effect in offering closure to that chapter of their lives. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Operation Purple Healing Adventures (NMFA) www.nmfa.org Operation Purple Healing Adventures is an all expenses paid family camp experience for active duty or medically retired service members who were wounded or experienced emotional trauma or illness related to their service in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring freedom (OEF). Members of the National Guard and Reserve may be in either activated or drilling status, provided their injury was sustained while on active duty status. Families will experience numerous outdoor recreational activities designed specifically for the participation of all family members to include the wounded warrior. Adaptive water and outdoor equipment will be available to assist those with disabilities. Children (and parents when possible) will participate in various traditional Operation Purple camp activities such as high ropes courses, swimming, archery, fishing, and skeet shooting. Adults will enjoy quality time with children as well have the opportunity to participate in information sessions on topics such as healthcare or how to take advantage of military benefits. Together families will overcome obstacles, reconnect in a friendly environment, and most of all have fun! Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Operation Rise and Conquer (Livingstone, Alabama) www.lakeshore.org Operation Rise & Conquer is an extended outdoor adventure weekend that involves service members and their families in a variety of challenging activities that include team and individual competitive sports, water skiing, scuba diving, canoeing and kayaking, ropes course and zip line, bass fishing and shooting sports. This camp is open to men and women who have been severely injured in the global war on terror and have suffered an injury such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation or visual impairment. There is no cost to military personnel with severe service related injuries and one guest. The weekend includes all meals, lodging, air and ground transportation, and all sports and recreation activities.

Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Outdoor Adventure (Colorado and Scottsdale, AZ) www.adventuresoutwest.com/military Purple heart recipients receive a free hot air balloon ride. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Road to Recovery Conference (Salute America's Heroes) website About Road to Recovery: Imagine finding all the advice, encouragement, and support in one place. Thats what the Road to Recovery Conference and Tribute is all about. We sponsor an annual, all-expense-paid educational and service event to provide wounded soldiers, their families and caregivers with one source of information regarding benefits, services, counseling, insurance, healthcare, financial support, career counseling and employment opportunities. At past conferences, artists such as Toby Keith, Lee Ann Womack and Gary Sinise have surprised attendees with special, exclusive concerts just for them. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Reel Thanx www.reelthanx.org Reel Thanx was created in 2007 to honor and show thanks and support to service members who have been injured in the line of duty. Through the combined efforts of nationally recognized sponsors and generous private and corporate donors, Reel Thanx is able to give back to the heroes of "Operation Enduring Freedom" and "Operation Iraqi Freedom" by taking these selfless individuals on an amazing fishing getaway. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - RnR Oasis www.rnroasis.org Our mission at RnR Oasis is to assist disabled and wounded U.S. combat veterans in returning to as normal a life as possible, in the least amount of time. It has been our experience that healing and closure takes place around a campfire. Combat brothers and sisters, helping each other on the road to recovery. RnR Oasis provides a safe camping experience with other veterans to maximize the environment that promotes healing and closure. To that end, RnR Oasis currently rents or leases campgrounds, provides all gear and equipment, food and even fire wood for up to 50 veterans at a time. There is no cost to the veteran in this program. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Salute America's Heroes www.saluteheroes.org Disabled American veterans of the War on Terror must struggle every day to overcome life-changing sacrifices such as the loss of a limb, significant burns, and the reality of being in a wheel chair. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was created to provide a way for individuals, corporations and others to support our troops by helping severely wounded and disabled Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and their families rebuild their lives. The mission of The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is to help the people who have given so much on our behalf overcome these obstacles and resume a productive and fulfilling life through programs targeted to their specific needs. One of their programs: Road to Recovery Conference - An all-expense paid educational and service event for wounded heroes and their families

Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - SOS America Country Retreat website Located on the Gulf Coast between Galveston and Houston, Texas, this unique Bed and Breakfast/Spa facility is surrounded by acres of cattle grazing lands, tall shade trees, and landscaped gardens. Visitors relax and enjoy fresh country air, pure spring water, PLUS spa facilities: saunas, indoor hot tub, wood burning sweat lodge, and swimming pool. The SOS America Country Retreat is open to friends and patriots alike. Your visits and donations help to subsidize free holidays for wounded military. Wounded soldiers and those undergoing treatments for burns or the fitting of a prosthesis can invite a family member to join them at our B&B/Spa. This invitation for a free holiday does wonders to lift up the spirits of young Soldiers and Marines during their long recovery period. It also provides hope and something positive to look forward to as they progress through physical therapy. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Sun Valley Adaptive Sports (Ketchum, Idaho) www.svasp.org SVAS is consider one of the nations most effective and innovative adaptive sports organizations. Our winter and summer programs attract youth, adults, veterans, and adaptive sports superstars from around the country. Were the top pick of many military hospitals and veteran service organizations around the country who look for quality programs to help restore and rehabilitate the men and women who have been severely wounded while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. No matter who were serving, we strive to offer a fun and safe experience that will having lasting and meaningful impact. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Take a Soldier Fishing www.takeasoldierfishing.org We assist communities at large, by offering them the ability to show their support for the troops by sponsoring our Take A Soldier Fishing program. This allows service members to see just how much they are appreciated. For those that serve to support our fishing program, it gives the individual the ability to see how their support makes a profound difference in a service member or veterans life by providing a safe and positive outdoor experience. We strive to show that there are people out there that care, and want to help. By providing these events, we have found they give the soldiers something to look forward to. We have also found that soldiers have also changed their outlook on life - the way they feel about wearing their uniform and a new sense of hope. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - The Link Up http://thelink-up.ning.com/ A non-profit organization connecting injured veterans with various donors willing to offer assistance participating in outdoor activities. Our mission is to empower a Warrior-in-Transition with self-reliance to choose and enjoy the outdoor sport of their interest. Our vision is to create a network which links veterans wounded in action or while serving our country with hunting and fishing partners and opportunities through an online community.

That all Wounded Warriors become self-sufficient to enjoy hunting and fishing through a network of outdoor enthusiasts willing to share their time and/or resources. To build on the camaraderie that service members enjoy by creating a net for wounded veterans to connect with other patriotic persons: retired, former military, active/reserve soldiers, or the dedicated citizen.

Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - The Sanctuary website The two main purposes of the Sanctuary, are also our two core values: Refuge and Redemption. The Sanctuary first and foremost is a Refuge of Sacred Trust for those who have suffered trauma on our own behalf. The Sanctuary is a place where the traumatized can get alone for reflection as well as share their trauma without fear of reprisal or violation of trust. We have our own full time facility, a 5500 square foot log lodge, available 55 miles W of Washington, DC. We also have a few other properties available to us, owned by others, located in Florida, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Montana. Several of our staff hold high level security clearances, TS/SCI/Poly, and we also have available state licensed counselors and ministers to provide for other clinical and spiritual follow up care as needed. Furthermore, there will never be any paperwork or verbal passage of a particular visitor's name attached to a traumatic experience, without the expressed intent of that visitor. The law provides for and enforces counselors and ministers protecting information shared. Furthermore, National Security reporting guidelines do not require reporting for those with security clearances who seek counseling, even if a mental health professional, if the assistance relates to grief, family, or spiritual issues. The second main purpose is Redemption of trauma and of those who have been traumatized. The Sanctuary exists to serve those who have been physically, mentally, and emotionally traumatized while defending the United States ' and its citizens' way of life. We are establishing a community of the traumatized as we help them to process through their own tragedy in a way that turns their trauma into triumph for others. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - The Welcome Home Initiative Retreat website A free 3-5 Day Retreat for Members of the Armed Forces and Their Families

Talks by Veterans and Trauma Specialists Discussion Groups Opportunities for Reflection and Healing Prayer 600 Beautiful Acres for Recreation and Relaxation Handicapped-Accessible Facilities Optional Marriage & Family Counseling

Our goal is to minister practically and prayerfully to members of the Armed Forces and their families, providing support and resources to help them heal and thrive.

Our mission: To show our appreciation for the men, women, and families serving in the Armed Forces. To help those who have suffered trauma in combat, be it physical, psychological, or spiritual, by providing ministry and resources for health and healing. To preserve the confidentiality of every person. To connect combat veterans with appropriate specialist agencies and resources including:

Combat stress and trauma experts

Critical incident debrief specialists Marriage and family life counselors Suicide prevention counselors Prayer teams

Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Vacations for Veterans www.vacationsforveterans.org Vacations For Veterans is a nonprofit organization created to provide recently wounded veterans of the United States Armed Forces with a week of free lodgings donated by a vacation homeowner. Each wounded veteran faces new challenges: readjusting, rebuilding their lives, and reconnecting with their families. For many of our wounded veterans, time away to rejuvenate is a luxury that is often unattainable and unaffordable. When you make a donation of time at your vacation home, or a donation of money to sponsor a veteran, you give our wounded veterans a brief respite when they need it most. You make entire families feel better through your generosity. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Warrior Weekend www.warriorweekend.com Warrior Weekend provides weekends of rest and relaxation for Soldiers and Marines who have been wounded in combat in both Iraq and Afghanistan. They are undergoing recovery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. Missions focus on small groups of 8-10 and allow participants to enjoy themselves at various destination cities. The mission provides activities, but also allows each participant the freedom to do their own thing. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Warrior Beach Retreat (Panama City Beach, FL) www.warriorbeachretreat.com There are so many heroes in this great nation, so many families we can encourage. My vision as a mom, is to bring wounded soldiers and their families to Panama City Beach for an extended weekend of Rest and Relaxation. This retreat will be a time that can give them hope to carry on ... a feeling that their sacrifice was not in vain... a knowing that we as a nation are truly grateful for their service and sacrifice. I call it the Warrior Beach Retreat. My desire is that our community will be the "model" for the nation. Our community has donated hotel and condo rooms, meals from restaurants, cakes, gift baskets, fishing trips, movies, tours, attractions tickets, money, etc. to show their love and appreciation for the sacrifices these soldiers have made. My vision is to see communities from all over the USA come together to host military soldiers and their families affected by this war. Let us all come together to bring hope and healing to so many heroes and their families. We all have something to give. We can make a difference ...together. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Wounded Warrior Family Support www.woundedwarriorhospitalfund.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 Warriors Family Support mitigates their trauma by allowing them to find peace and solace as a family once more in family-friendly resorts that we provide free of charge. The resort condominiums that we own in Orlando, Florida and Galveston, Texas are quiet havens where war torn families can reunite and become stronger. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Wounded Warrior Outdoors www.woundedwarrioroutdoors.com Our mission is simple and focused. To reward our combat wounded veterans with the outdoor trip of their lifetime. A small way of thanking them for their unselfish presonal sacrifaces in helping to preserve our freedom. Website - Caring Bridge www.caringbridge.org Free, personalized websites that support and connect loved ones during critical illness, treatment and recovery. Website - Military Tributes (You can create a free website to honor a veteran or military loved one) www.military-tributes.com Military-Tributes.com is a site dedicated to the love and support of our military members. We believe in God, country, family, and our brave men and women in the military. Military-Tributes.com is not ashamed to stand for what is right and wrong. But we are NOT necessarily a political site. Our main goal is to give families who have loved ones in the military a place to show off, support, love, and share the pride they have for their military member. This site is totally free to use and join. We do not put ads on your own military tribute website here out of respect. You will have complete control of all photos and comments. This is just our small step in supporting our beloved members of the United States Military. We would appreciate any promotion you can give of this website. This site is brand new, started in June 2009. When we have a few members, we will even spotlight them on our main page. Wishes granted - Hero Wishes (Veterans of Valor) www.veteransofvalor.org Making a dream come true for wounded service members and their family - Hero Wishes are special gifts that are uniquely customized to match the wishes of a combat-wounded veteran. A typical Hero Wish often involves the hero's family, friends and community or neighbors. Wishes granted - Hope for the Warriors www.hopeforthewarriors.org The mission of Hope for the Warriors is to enhance quality of life for US Service Members and their families nationwide who have been adversely affected by injuries or death in the line of duty. Hope for the Warriors actively seeks to ensure that the sacrifices of wounded and fallen warriors and their families are never forgotten nor their needs unmet, particularly with regard to the short and long-term care of the severely injured. To accomplish our mission, we have designed special programs that allow and encourage community involvement. We welcome you to read through our website to learn more about how we help and how you can too. A Warrior's Wish - It is with great pleasure that Hope For The Warriors grants wishes to severely injured service members in an effort to restore hope in the eye of a hero. While disabilities are not a barrier in life, they can create some monumental hurdles. Priorities change and sometimes the small important wishes for life must be set aside. Beyond meeting immediate physical and emotional needs, a Warrior's Wish fulfills a desire for quality of life beyond recovery and a quest for life gratifying endeavors. Whether realizing a dream to go hunting, ride a bike again or own a home adapted to their specialized needs, it is the mission of Hope For The Warriors to see that Wounded Warriors and their families are actively engaged.

Wishes granted - Warrior's Wish Foundation (for those battling life-limiting illness) www.awarriorwish.org The Warrior's Wish Foundation enhances the lives of United States military veterans and their families who are battling a lifelimiting illness. Through the fantastic financial support of generous donors, the financial contributions of Veterans' Service Organizations, our volunteer network and our wonderful corporate partnerships, we are able to grant the wishes of those who have served this great nation of ours. A wish may be as simple as a new hearing aid or scooter chair, or as involved as one last family vacation or reunion. The Warrior's Wish Foundation is the first and only of its kind granting wishes exclusively for veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Working with an extensive network of Wish Facilitators, we grant wishes for veterans in all fifty States. Our continued existence is dependent upon the generosity of folks like you who contribute cash and in-kind donations and answer our call to help. Wishes granted - Wish For Our Heroes www.wish4ourheroes.org The Phoenix Group launched a non-profit foundation in November of 2009 that grants wishes for active duty Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and their families. The Foundation strives to relieve the burdens of family separation, re-integration for deployed soldiers, hardship circumstances, and other means of assistance not covered by existing military charities. The Foundation is driven by an interactive website allowing anyone to request a wish for active duty members of our Armed Forces. The website allows wish granters to view wishes and contribute donations. Operation Second Chance www.operationsecondchance.org Our mission: to aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded service men and women, to assist in the modification of housing to accommodate disabled veterans, to assist the families of wounded service men and women, to facilitate the transition of wounded service men and women back into civilian society. Some programs included: DVD Drives, Gift Card Collection, Letter/Card Distribution. Blindness - Blinded Veterans Association www.bva.org If you are a blind or visually impaired veteran, or if you are a relative or a friend of one, or if you just wish to become involved or assist in some way, please write, call, or send us an email message. The Blinded Veterans Association was established specifically to help veterans and their families meet and overcome the challenges of blindness. The organization welcomes those who can offer their ideas, thoughts, and service in achievement of this worthy objective. Our mission is:

To promote the welfare of blinded veterans so that, notwithstanding their disabilities, they may take their rightful place in the community and work with their fellow citizens toward the creation of a peaceful world. To preserve and strengthen a spirit of fellowship among blinded veterans so that they may give mutual aid and assistance to one another. To maintain and extend the institution of American freedom and encourage loyalty to the Constitution and laws of the United States and of the states in which they reside.

Blindness - Operation Night Vision (Homewood, Alabama) www.lakeshore.org Operation Night Vision will be held May 20-23, 2010 - Operation Night Vision brings sport and recreation to servicemen and women who have suffered significant eye injuries or blindness while recently serving our country. Activities will include water skiing, rock climbing, paddling lessons for canoeing and kayaking, cycling, track & field, judo, goalball and scuba diving. Operation Night Vision will be held at the Lakeshore Foundation facility and at locations around the greater Birmingham community. There is no cost to military personnel with severe service-related injuries and one guest. The weekend includes all meals, lodging, air and ground transportation, and all sports and recreation activities. Blindness - Web Anywhere http://webanywhere.cs.washington.edu/ WebAnywhere is a web-based screen reader for the web. It requires no special software to be installed on the client machine and, therefore, enables blind people to access the web from any computer they happen to have access to that has a sound card. Visit wa.cs.washington.edu to access WebAnywhere directly. And, it's completely FREE to use! Brain Injury Link Cancer - Asbestos.com www.asbestos.com According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there are currently 25 million living individuals who have served in the United States' armed forces. Hundreds of thousands, if not millions of these living veterans were exposed to toxic asbestoscontaining materials during military service. According to a revealing statistic, more than 30 percent of Americans beset with a terrible disease called mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos during military service. What is mesothelioma? It is a rapacious cancer that attacks the internal lining of the lungs, abdomen, and heart. Widely used by every military branch, asbestos was highly regarded for its heat resistance and fireproofing capabilities. In fact, asbestos was so valued that the military even mandated widespread usage before eventually phasing out the material in the 1970s. Most military divisions utilized the caustic substance mainly for insulation purposes, but more than 300 products containing asbestos were used by the military, primarily by the Navy from the 1930s through the 1970s. Every ship and shipyard built by the Navy before the mid-70s was fitted with numerous asbestos-containing materials. Asbestos.com offers information on mesothelioma & veterans, as well as a complete list of occupations, ships, and shipyards that could have put our Veterans at risk for developing a mesothelioma disease. Additionally their Veterans Assistance Department offers extensive experience in filing VA claims and can help any veteran coping with mesothelioma receive benefits from the VA system. Cancer - Burn Pit Facebook Page

Cancer - Iraq/Afghanistan Burn Pit Awareness Facebook Page This group is dedicated to spreading the word about the dangers and serious toxic effects of the trash burning pits still in operation on U.S. military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan. "Items burned in the pits have included medical waste, plastics, computer parts, oil, lubricants, paint, tires and foam cups, according to soldiers and contractors. Some say amputated body parts from Iraqi patients were burned in Balad, site of a large U.S. military hospital." -latimes.com Two pits in Balad have since been replaced with incinerators, but other bases in Iraq and Afghanistan still operate huge burn pits, and the black, noxious fumes from them still waft across the bases. "Troops in both theaters (Iraq & Afghanistan) have reported respiratory problems, cancers, neurological diseases, heart problems and other issues that they believe are linked to exposure to smoke from the pits. Cases of respiratory illnesses among active-duty troops have risen steadily since 2001." Our mission is to spread awareness and spur discussion about the issue of burn pits and their possible solution. Counseling - Give an Hour www.giveanhour.org Free mental health services to U.S. military personnel and their families affected by the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Counseling - Military One Source www.militaryonesource.com/MOS/About/CounselingServices Military OneSource offers three kinds of short-term, non-medical counseling options to active-duty, Guard, and Reserve members and their families. Military OneSource counseling services are designed to provide service help with short-term issues such as adjustment to situational stressors, stress management, decision making, communication, grief, blended-family issues, and parenting-skills issues. Counseling - Salvation Army Homefront War Relief website The Salvation Army will support the families of troops, separated from their spouses and/or parents, with financial assistance for meeting basic human needs, along with problem-solving casework, counseling and other supportive services. The Salvation Army is committed to nurturing the spirits of all those affected by the war. Families of reservists, National Guard men and women and active duty military may need extra help in meeting basic home and family needs during deployment. Funding has been made available through a grant from the Lilly Foundation awarded to National Headquarters for this initiative. This grant will make possible assistance above and beyond what is normally available through the Armys family service and emergency assistance programs. Counseling - The Soldiers Project www.thesoldiersproject.org We are a group of licensed mental health professionals who offer free psychological treatment to military service members (active duty, National Guard, Reserves and veterans) who have served or who expect to serve in the conflicts in Iraq or Afghanistan. We also provide treatment to members of their families and other loved ones. Treatment is conducted in our private offices. Our therapists are all volunteers and our services are entirely confidential. We do not report to any governmental agency.

Hearing Loss - Hearing Loss Association of America www.hearingloss.org/veterans Do you have a hearing loss due to military service? A report from the Department of Veterans Affairs estimated that more than 59,000 military members are on disability for hearing loss from OIF and OEF. Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is here to help. We have some offers and information for you. Please check periodically with this site as we are adding content as available. Inspiration - First ever all wounded veterans band (Warrior Spirit Band) www.warriorspiritband.com We're trying to spread the word of hope, courage and the commitment to never give up. Legal - Lawyers For Warriors www.lawyersforwarriors.org The idea for our organization was born when we learned about a soldier who had been shot through the neck in Afghanistan and was paralyzed. While he was in the hospital, he was served with foreclosure papers. Soldiers such as this one, and soldiers who are deployed, often do not have someone to turn to for help. Our organization is dedicated to remedying this problem. Lawyers for Warriors, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization which has the mission is to provide pro bono legal services to members of the United States armed forces, especially those who are deployed to hostile fire zones. After identifying troops who need legal assistance, we will pair these men and women up with an attorney specializing in that area of law. We also are committed to providing legal assistance to recently returned veterans and their families. Legal - Lawyers Serving Warriors www.lawyersservingwarriors.com Through our nationwide network of volunteer attorneys, Lawyers Serving Warriors has provided free legal services to hundreds of warriors who served in OIF or OEF. We are currently analyzing the cases of hundreds of other OIF/OEF warriors to determine whether one of our volunteer attorneys is able to help get a better result. Legal - National Veterans Legal Services Program www.nvlsp.org Provides legal assistance. Legal - Swords to Plowshares http://swords-to-plowshares.org/ War causes wounds and suffering that last beyond the battlefield. Swords to Plowshares mission is to heal the wounds, to restore dignity, hope, and self-sufficiency to all veterans in need, and to significantly reduce homelessness and poverty among veterans. Founded in 1974, Swords to Plowshares is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that provides counseling and case management, employment and training, housing, and legal assistance to more than 1500 homeless and low-income veterans annually in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. We promote and protect the rights of veterans through advocacy, public education, and partnerships with local, state, and national entities.

Swords to Plowshares is the only veterans service agency in the United States that provides a full continuum of care. We help vets, as well as families of vets, in the following areas: Health & Social Services - Swords to Plowshares drop-in center provides emergency shelter, mental health services and referrals to homeless veterans. Housing - Swords to Plowshares residential programs provide housing, rehabilitation and counseling to veterans in need. Employment & Training - Through direct training and job referrals, Swords to Plowshares helps veterans re-enter the workforce. Veterans Academy - At Swords to Plowshares Veterans Academy, formerly homeless veterans can live in a supportive community. Legal - Swords to Plowshares legal department provides free attorney representation and advocacy to veterans seeking benefits.

PTSD/TBI Resources Link Resources - After Deployment www.afterdeployment.org Our mission is to help you and your loved ones manage the challenges that are often faced following a deployment. Here you will find information and self-guided solutions for dealing with post-traumatic stress and war memories; conflict at work; depression; anger; sleep problems; alcohol and drug abuse; stress; relationship problems; kids and deployment; spiritual guidance and fitness; living with physical injuries; and health and wellness. Resources - Challenge America www.challengeamerica.com Challenge America is a national initiative to provide support to our country's returning wounded military. The initiative's mission is to work with communities across the United States in linking new and existing services and supporting the development of recreational and occupational programs to better serve returning injured military and their families. Challenge America was officially launched by Amy Grant and Vince Gill at a star-studded concert event to honor wounded warriors in Washington, DC, on June 8, 2009. On July 30, 2009, Challenge America was officially established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. At present, links to resources available in 27 states - Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin - and the District of Columbiafor injured military and their families are being added to this website. Resource links for all 50 states will be added as the site expands.

Resources - Mil Health Directory www.milhealthsdirectory.com Milhealths Directory is a compilation of carefully selected and evaluated military health information resources. Some of the resources are 'consumer health' appropriate, others are clinical research such as what your physician or health care provider would view. Carefully researched and evaluated, resources and materials are summarized and arranged in easy to understand subject topics (easy to use), organized (easy access) and maintained (currency). Resources - National Resource Directory www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a website for wounded, ill and injured Service Members, veterans, their families and those who support them. 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 including benefits & compensation, education & training, employment, family & caregiver support, health, homeless assistance, housing, transportation & travel and other services & resources. The NRD is a partnership among the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs. The information contained within the NRD is from federal, state and local government agencies; Veterans service and benefit organizations; non-profit and community-based organizations; academic institutions and professional associations that provide assistance to wounded warriors and their families. Resources - Opportunities for Veterans and Wounded Warriors Facebook Page Opportunities for Veterans and Wounded Warriors provides resources to aid veterans, Wounded Warriors, and families to aid transition and recovery. Its vision is also to be able to have veterans, Wounded Warriors, and families a place to get to know one another and develop lines of communication between one another for life long friendship and support lines Resources - Warrior Care Portal www.warriorcare.mil These resources range from specific programs to sources of information. All play a role in ensuring you get the assistance to which you are entitled. WarriorCare.mil serves as a portal to these various resources. Whether you are currently active-duty military, veteran, a family member or a concerned neighbor, the links on this site will provide answers to your questions or ideas for where to turn next. Resources - Wounded Warriors Resource Center www.woundedwarriorresourcecenter.com The Wounded Warrior Resource Center Website (WWRC) is a Department of Defense website which provides wounded service members, their families, and caregivers with information they need on military facilities, health care services, and benefits. It supports access to the Wounded Warrior Resource Call Center and trained specialists who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone at 1-800-342-9647 or by email at wwrc@militaryonesource.com.

Information is also available on how to connect to other families for support and recreation. Substance Abuse - New Directions (Los Angeles County, CA) www.newdirectionsinc.org New Directions offers a wide array of services, including substance abuse treatment, job training and placement, parenting and money management classes, legal and financial assistance, counseling, remedial education and resources for alumni. Clients leave New Directions with a job, housing, a savings account, computer skills, renewed self confidence and the support of mentors and peers. Such a transformation takes hard work, motivation and accountability, but the results are life-altering -- and for many veterans, life-saving. Suicide Prevention - Suicide Hotline www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and Press 1 DO NOT GIVE UP! If you are contemplating suicide STOP! Your call is free and confidential. Suicide Prevention - Vet2Vet Veterans Crisis Hotline www.veteranscall.us Call 1-877-VET2VET (838-2838) This a toll-free line targeted to the population of returning armed forces men and women and veterans from previous conflicts and wars. This life line is a confidential connection which plans to utilize trained peer veterans ready to provide hope and help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. By utilizing the existing telephone technology used to route 1-800 SUICIDE calls, veterans will be connected to their peer call taker and provided immediate help needed as well as access to local health and welfare resources. In addition the peer counselor will help the soldier or veteran navigate the often complex VA system to access the mental health resources that are being sought. TriCare - Wounded, Ill and Injured Toolkit www.tricare.mil/wii Welcome to TRICARE's Toolkit for wounded, ill and injured Service Members. We have provided a variety of communication's vehicles for you to view and utilize whenever suitable in educating audiences regarding their TRICARE benefits. Please feel free to share and distribute this information. Veteran's Benefits - Disabled American Veterans www.dav.org The DAV is dedicated to building better lives for Americas disabled veterans and their families. Annually, the DAV represents more than 200,000 veterans and their dependents with claims for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense. Veteran's Benefits - In Our Boots http://inourboots.org/ Our objectives: To make our wounded and recovering United States military service-members, past and present, aware of the benefits afforded to them by the U.S. Government and other Charitable/Humanitarian Organizations; to make the general American Public aware of the stigmas that wounded military service-members experience in society; and to cause all of us to

remember the cost related to their service of America; to fill in the gaps where there are shortcomings of care; as well as represent the interests of the wounded in and out of the military including their families and caregivers. Veteran's Benefits - Iraq War Veterans Organization www.iraqwarveterans.org The Iraq War Veterans Organization was created to organize and represent Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans. The Iraq War Veterans Organization provides information and support for: Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans, Global War on Terror Veterans, Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans, active military personnel and family members related to predeployment, deployment, and post-deployment issues, as well as service member and family Operation Iraqi Freedom Deployment Readiness problems, information about PTSD, health issues and veterans benefits. The Iraq War Veterans Organization website has links to information about Veterans Administration health care, readjustment after deployment, education, employment, military discounts, PTSD issues, support-chat forums, family support and deployment information. Veteran's Benefits - Military Order of the Purple Heart www.purpleheart.org The Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Program exists to assist Veterans, ALL veterans, in working with the VA and filing claims for the many benefits that are available. You do NOT need to be a Member of the Purple Heart Organization to seek assistance. The program provides veterans' benefits experts at various veterans administration regional offices, hospitals, vet centers, and state and county veterans facilities. What we do:

Provide available assistance to ALL Veterans, their dependents, widows and orphans. Process veterans' claims for compensation, pension, medical care, education, job training, employment, veterans preference, housing, death, and burial benefits. Serve on President's Committee for employment of people with disabilities. Assist in identifying and helping homeless veterans. Veterans Benefits - National Veterans Foundation www.nvf.org Our mission: to serve the crisis management, information and referral needs of all U.S. veterans and their families through:

Management and operation of the nations only toll-free helpline for all veterans and their families. Public awareness programs that shine a consistent spotlight on the needs of Americas veterans. Outreach services that provide veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment, and other essential resources.

Veterans Benefits - Paralyzed Veterans of America www.pva.org Paralyzed Veterans of America works to maximize the quality of life for its members and all people with SCI/D as a leading advocate for health care, SCI/D research and education, veterans benefits and rights, accessibility and the removal of architectural barriers, sports programs, and disability rights. We are the only Congressionally chartered veterans organization dedicated solely to serving the needs of SCI/SCD veterans. Veterans Benefits - The Kitchen Table Gang www.kitchentablegang.org The Kitchen Table Gang Trust is a free resource designed to provide news and valuable content to veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families. The site offers news features and insightful information covering current military and world events, veteran benefits, and stories featuring the men and women that bravely serve and have served our country. Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline (Medical Related Issues) www.armyfamiliesonline.org or 1-800-984-8523 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) Many of our Soldiers injured in support of the Global War on Terror and their families have been enduring hardships in navigating through our medical care system. Our Army is committed to providing outstanding medical care for the men and women who have volunteered to serve this great nation. The Acting Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Army have directed the establishment of the Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline to provide wounded Soldiers and their families with a way to seek help to resolve their medical related issues. Blogging service - Free hosted blogging service for veterans and their families (Warriors Wall) http://warriorswall.com/ The Warriors Wall is a free, hosted blogging service for veterans and military families who want to share their stories. The site makes it easy to create a blog and provides writing tips and ideas from a professional writer with a personal connection to the veteran community. Blogs - The AW2 Blog http://aw2.armylive.dodlive.mil/ Official blog of the U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program. Caregiver support - Family Caregiver Alliance www.caregiver.org/caregiver Family Caregiver Alliance is a public voice for caregivers. Our pioneering programs--information, education, services, research and advocacy--support and sustain the important work of families nationwide caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions.

Caregiver support - Hope for the Warriors www.hopeforthewarriors.org The mission of Hope for the Warriors is to enhance quality of life for US Service Members and their families nationwide who have been adversely affected by injuries or death in the line of duty. Hope for the Warriors actively seeks to ensure that the sacrifices of wounded and fallen warriors and their families are never forgotten nor their needs unmet, particularly with regard to the short and long-term care of the severely injured. To accomplish our mission, we have designed special programs that allow and encourage community involvement. We welcome you to read through our website to learn more about how we help and how you can too.

Warrior House - Recognizing that wounded warriors with spouses and their families also benefit from the camaraderie and shared experiences of others, Hope For The Warriors has founded the Warrior House program. Warrior House will provide transitional, adapted living quarters for wounded families until such time that they can find suitable long-term adapted housing. In addition, Warrior HouseT will provide lodging for families visiting wounded service members at the Wounded Warrior Barracks (Maxwell Hall) or Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune. Warrior House I & II will provide adaptive housing for wounded Marines and Sailors returning to Camp Lejeune for their unit homecomings.

Caregiver support - Operation Homefront's Wounded Warrior Wives Facebook Page A community of women who are caring for warriors. Wounded Warrior Wives is an outreach program of Operation Homefront designed to provide caregivers of wounded, ill and injured servicemembers with resources, relationships and sources of respite.

Caregiver support - Operation Homefront's Wounded Warrior Wives Facebook Page A community of women who are caring for warriors. Wounded Warrior Wives is an outreach program of Operation Homefront designed to provide caregivers of wounded, ill and injured servicemembers with resources, relationships and sources of respite.

Caregiver support - Support Group for Combat Health Care Providers (Heartbeat for Warriors) www.heartbeatforwarriors.org Warrior Caregivers UnitedServing Wounded Warriors offers a specialized support group for combat health care providers. The group is confidential and uplifting. The goal is to provide education and assist the warriors in growing supportive networks. Members develop, strengthen, and learn to use positive coping skills. This is critical for a healthy and productive life.

Combat medics, doctors, Navy corpsmen, and trauma nurses are military staff trained to provide medical care on the battlefield. This includes trauma care, first aid, and surgery. Each position differs slightly. Some might also oversee the troops ongoing health. Training for field medicine is rigorous and challenging; not all service members can complete the training. The combat medical team also includes chaplains, who are vital to the teams success. Warrior Caregivers United welcomes all combat chaplains.

Caregiver support - Support Group for Wounded Warrior Spouses (Heartbeat for Warriors) www.heartbeatforwarriors.org Wounded Warriors Spouse Support (WWSS) is a support group open to male and female spouses of wounded service members from all locations:

Warrior Transition Battalion Madigan Army Medical Center All units All bases

Monthly groups cover events and educational topics that help wounded warrior spouses with their unique life circumstances. Group meetings include free childcare, refreshments, and door prizes. Its also an opportunity for Heartbeat and our donors to pamper those who sacrifice daily for us.

Caregiver support - The Wounded Warrior Family Care Project (Quality of Life Foundation) http://qolfoundation.org/ Who's helping the caregivers of our Wounded Vets? The Quality of Life Foundation spent a year to research this issue then turned their attention to close the gap that exists between resources and needs for families who provide full-time care giving to their wounded warrior at home.

The Community Resource Coordinator Program provides a locally-based, personal resource coordinator to effectively leverage local, county, state and national resources to develop a system of support and meet emergency needs.

Caregiver support - Veteran CareGiver www.veterancaregiver.com Veteran CareGiver was developed squarely in response to expressed challenges by Wounded Warrior and Veteran families, and Veterans Affairs leadership. While no single entity or group can respond flawlessly to the individual matters faced by each Veteran due to sheer enormity of the task, families have openly spoken about their altered lives in the face of injury, illness, or aging. At times, feeling isolated, faced with multiple simultaneous issues, and needing answers, they also have expressed needs beyond survival.

Caregivers may create a personal Profile that reflects their interests, and share progress and friendship with Photos.

Caregiver support - Well Spouse Association www.wellspouse.org

A home for the husbands, wives and partners of those with any chronic illness, disease or disability. We hope you will find the information presented here easy to navigate and helpful in your caregiver journey.

Caregiver support - Wounded Warrior Project Alumni Caregiver Retreats http://alumni.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/details/caregiver_retreats At WWP, were committed to supporting not only our wounded warriors, but also the individuals who sustain them on their path to recovery. In the spring of 2008, we launched our Caregiver Retreats to support this unique, devoted group of wives, mothers, sisters, fathers, brothers, and other family members who are helping their wounded loved ones face a range of physical and mental challenges.

These weekend-long, all-expense-paid retreats are usually hosted in Florida. The retreats provide caregivers an opportunity to get some much-needed physical and mental rest and rejuvenation and connect with others on a parallel journey. A comprehensive survey administered by WWP before the retreats ensures participants are placed into an appropriate group. The intimate retreat size, usually 15-25 participants, allows caregivers to connect with others experiencing a similar range of emotions in a safe, warm, and comfortable setting.

Caregiver support - Wounded Warrior Wives (Operation HomeFront) www.operationhomefront.net The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and the miraculous improvements in battlefield medicine have produced a new community of survivors; those warriors who come home. But those who come home have changed.

These changes, be they emotional or physical, often require the tireless efforts of spouses, mothers, sisters or other loved ones to support and care for them. If you are one of those selfless caregivers, this program was created just for you.

Through on-site support communities, and our virtual community that includes an online discussion forum, Wounded Warrior Wives provides female caregivers with opportunities to build relationships, access resources and enjoy brief moments of rest and respite from their care giving responsibilities. Christmas - Home decorated for the holidays by Christmas Decor www.christmasdecor.net/decorated-family Is there a military family that you would like to nominate for the Decorated Family program? If you nominate a family Christmas Decor will try to decorate their home for the holidays!

Each holiday season, each Christmas Decor franchisees nationwide donate their products, resources and time to decorate the homes of local military as a part of the Decorated Family Program.

Connection and support - Not Alone (Find other warriors and families experiencing life after war) www.notalone.com Not Alone started in 2008 when a group of warriors and professionals discovered a significant gap in the government's capacity to help warriors and their families come home from war. There needed to be a confidential online community where those warriors could congregate to help each other. Our personal experiences with war trauma led us to reach out to those that need help. Not Alone has formed partnerships with various organizations to create new ways across the nation to help those returning from war. Not Alone draws on a unique group of individuals with personal experience in the Iraq and Afghanistan war. We have been in your shoes. We have struggled to regain our lives and to find the new normal at home. Professionals, warriors and experts have been vital in helping to bring the Not Alone vision into reality. We've been through the experience of war and returning home from war and hope that our persistence, experience and passion can help others in their journey as well. We understand. We get it. Connection and support - Opportunities for Veterans and Wounded Warriors Facebook Page Opportunities for Veterans and Wounded Warriors provides resources to aid veterans, Wounded Warriors, and families to aid transition and recovery. Its vision is also to be able to have veterans, Wounded Warriors, and families a place to get to know one another and develop lines of communication between one another for life long friendship and support lines. Connection and support - Purple Heart Family Support from MarineParents.com www.purpleheartfamilies.com Through our unique programs, Purple Heart Family Support creates avenues of solace for Wounded Warriors and for their families by providing fellowship, encouraging networking and communication, and nourishing a healthy understanding of a Purple Heart Marines and familys road to recovery. The Purple Heart Family Support program, East and West Coast Wounded Warrior Meals, has proudly served over 6,000 meals to injured servicemen and to the families waiting at their bedsides since its start in 2007. Our dedicated volunteers serve meals once each month at each location, and even coordinate activities and field trips for our Wounded Warriors on the weekends meals arent being served. Although Bethesda Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland and the Wounded Warrior Barracks a.k.a. Balboa in San Diego, California are our current program locations, we hope to expand our services to other military hospitals around our nation as funding through donations increases. The Purple Heart Family Support Learning Center offers information pertaining to ill or injured servicemen so that no family feels overwhelmed during their time of need. Definitions of terms, procedures for notification, links to military hospitals, and even information regarding Invitational Travel Orders can be found here. The Learning Center can be the catalyst for Marine families to implement successful action plans in the event that their Marine is wounded in combat. They will have a better idea of what questions to ask and who to contact to receive as much information as possible.

Event tickets - Heroes Meeting Heroes www.chrisbowser.net The mission of Heroes Meeting Heroes is to let veterans get the chance to meet and see famous comedians, music groups, etc who want to show their support of the troops. I eventually will set up some benefit shows with some huge bands and other cool things.

Event tickets - Veteran Tickets Foundation www.vettix.org Our mission is to give without prejudice FREE tickets to all Veterans, Active Duty Military and their families as a way of saying Thank You! We team up with major sports teams, leagues, promoters, organizations, venues and everyday ticket holders to provide free and discounted tickets to the more than 26 million Veterans and Active Duty Military in the United States. Family support - Camp C.O.P.E. for children www.campcope.org Our mission is to:

help the children of service members cope with the transitions and/or trauma they are facing in response to the deployment or injuries sustained by their Soldiers. provide children age-appropriate therapeutic interventions in small groups of their peers, who have had similar experiences. provide fun, therapeutic interventions for the children as well as information for parents about how to help their children at home. allow the child to tell their story and help put a voice to their feelings and concerns, while providing new ways to handle their experiences.

Family support - Defenders of Freedom www.defendersoffreedom.us Defenders of Freedom is a non profit organization with the purpose of raising money to support our troops who are currently deployed around the world. Because our troops are actively working to keep America safe, Defenders of Freedom believe passionately in showing them as much support as possible.

100% of the profits are used to:

Send "support boxes" to our men and women in uniform Support wounded soldiers with encouragement and needed items, especially those with no support Support the families of our wounded soldiers both physically and emotionally Support the USO

Family support - Heartbeat for Warriors (Morale-building programs) www.heartbeatforwarriors.org Our morale-building programs are critical to the well-being of our wounded warriors and their families. When morale is up, health improves. These programs show service members how much we appreciate their huge sacrifices. Building morale brings them a little bit of joy amid extreme challenges.

Christmas Wish Assignment, Recovery, & Comfort (ARC) Kits Christmas Stocking Christmas dinner Easter dinner Easter Joy Baby Love Baby Shower

Family support - Military Warriors Support Foundation www.militarywarriors.org Skills4Life - We offer a variety of programs that are designed to appeal to the needs and interests of our wounded warriors and their families. Individual and Family Mentoring, Recreation Outings, Financial Planning, Adapt-a-Lab Program and Family Counseling are among the many offerings.

Family support - Our Military Kids www.militarykids.org Provides tangible support to the children of deployed and severely injured National Guard and Military Reserve personnel through grants for enrichment activities and tutoring that nurture and sustain the children during the time a parent is away in service to our country.

Family support - The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes www.saluteheroes.org Disabled American Veterans of the War on Terror must struggle every day to overcome life-changing sacrifices such as the loss of a limb, significant burns, and the reality of being in a wheel chair.

The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was created to provide a way for individuals, corporations and others to support our troops by helping severely wounded and disabled Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and their families rebuild their lives.

The mission of The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is to help the people who have given so much on our behalf overcome these obstacles and resume a productive and fulfilling life through programs targeted to their specific needs.

One of their programs: Family Support Network Including concerts, sporting events, special outings to help reunite families; and therapeutic day camp for children of wounded soldiers. Housecleaning - Cleaning for Heroes www.cleaningforheroes.org Cleaning for Heroes is the ONLY non-profit dedicated to providing free house cleaning services to disabled or elderly veterans but we don't stop there! We also provide free house cleaning services to disabled members of local police and fire departments. We are grateful for the service that these men and women provide to all of us to help make this country what it is today and Cleaning for Heroes was founded to provide help in a time of need for these individuals. Members of the United States Military, local police department or fire department who have injuries sustained in the line of duty that make the task of house cleaning difficult are eligible for our services. Elderly veterans who live alone or with an aging spouse are also eligible. Laptops for the Wounded www.laptopsforthewounded.com Laptops for the Wounded provides laptops with webcams to wounded troops in military hospitals. The laptops are then used by the troops to remain in contact with wives, husbands, families and loved ones, while recuperating from their combat wounds. The laptops will then remain at the hospitals to be used by other incoming wounded troops to contact, and remain in contact, with loved ones. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Camp Hope (Farmington, Missouri) www.chrisnealfarm.com Camp Hope was founded in 2007 by William Mike White of North Carolina. The goal of Camp Hope is to construct a completely handicapped lodge where veterans may participate in hunting, fishing, canoeing, skeet shooting, hiking and relaxing in a peaceful setting. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Camp Patriot (Outdoor Adventures) www.camppatriot.org Camp Patriot exists to take Disabled U.S. Veterans on outdoor adventures. Camp Patriot wants to renew the dreams and visions of our disabled veterans for a meaningful future. We will be bringing disabled American Veterans to the great State of Montana for outdoor adventures of their choosing. However, outdoor adventures are just some of the activities we provide disabled U.S. Military Veterans at Camp Patriot. We want to create relationships for them through outdoor adventures that will promote positive, life changing experiences. With the construction of a first-class lodge outside of Libby, MT, we will be able to accommodate up to 20 Veterans per week. We will provide a range of outdoor activities, and will be equipped to accommodate veterans with an array of disabilities. There will be no cost to the veteran. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Disabled Veterans Rest Camp (Washington County, Minnesota) www.vetscampmn.org The Disabled Veterans Rest Camp provides facilities and opportunities for recreation, rest, and well being for all women and men who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, along with their families. The campground is open to all military personnel in good standing: Active duty, Reservists/Guard, veterans, disabled, retirees, families and friends.

Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Honor Them Foundation www.honorthemfoundation.org The Honor Them Foundation utilizes vacant timeshares and cancelled or unbooked cruises to send combat veterans and their families to five-star resorts or on cruises at no charge to them. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Hunts for Heroes www.huntsforheroes.com Hunts for Heroes is an organization based in El Campo, Texas . El Campo is in the heart of the best goose hunting and fishing in North America . Hunts for Heroes has chapters in South Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi, and California and we eventually hope to have chapters in every state in the USA. We are dedicated to providing quality hunting and outdoor related activities to men and women that have been wounded on the field of battle in service to our country in the war against terrorism. We organize hunts with professional guides and outfitters throughout the country for heroes that enjoy the outdoors. All of our hunts are free of charge for service men and women that are approved by organizations such as those sanctioned by the United States military. We also help with expenses in getting to and from such an event. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Hunters Helping Soldiers www.huntershelpingsoldiers.org The mission of Hunters Helping Soldiers is to provide a means to enhance physical and emotional healing through comradery during hunting and fishing trips as well as mentorship to help ease the transition from military life to civilian life and help families of returning, wounded, and mortally wounded soldiers cope with the challenges they face. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Operation Down Home (Livingstone, Alabama) www.lakeshore.org Operation Down Home is designed to introduce severely injured military personnel and their families to recreational sports opportunities. This camp is open to servicemen and women, and their family members, who have been severely injured in recent conflicts and have suffered an injury such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation or visual impairment. There is no cost to military personnel with severe service-related injuries and up to three family members. The weekend includes all meals, lodging, air and ground transportation, and all sports and recreation activities. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Operation Proper Exit www.troopsfirstfoundation.org For those Wounded Warriors who are thriving in recovery and are capable of returning to theater, this program itinerary stages a meet-and-greet tour to forward operating bases with a group of recovered soldiers. Four specific objectives have been identified:

The sense of brotherhood inherent in todays military leaves a number of injured soldiers with the desire to return to theater after injury. By having a chance to visit, not only is their desire addressed but they can bring stories from home to deployed troops when they arrive. Soldiers who have witnessed the injuring of a battle buddy are often times left wondering how the situation turned out both short and long term. Upon the return of fully recovered soldiers, the minds of deployed troops are put to ease when they witness the results firsthand and hear about the journey and outstanding care being afforded to our Wounded Warriors. The Wounded Warriors will have a most important as well as unique opportunity to see the progress in Iraq that they, through their tremendous sacrifice, helped bring about.

For troops that have been injured in battle, this initiative provides them the opportunity to make a proper exit on their own terms as they walk to the aircraft and climb the ramp rather than being medically evacuated. This component has a positively resounding effect in offering closure to that chapter of their lives. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Operation Purple Healing Adventures (NMFA) www.nmfa.org Operation Purple Healing Adventures is an all expenses paid family camp experience for active duty or medically retired service members who were wounded or experienced emotional trauma or illness related to their service in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring freedom (OEF). Members of the National Guard and Reserve may be in either activated or drilling status, provided their injury was sustained while on active duty status. Families will experience numerous outdoor recreational activities designed specifically for the participation of all family members to include the wounded warrior. Adaptive water and outdoor equipment will be available to assist those with disabilities. Children (and parents when possible) will participate in various traditional Operation Purple camp activities such as high ropes courses, swimming, archery, fishing, and skeet shooting. Adults will enjoy quality time with children as well have the opportunity to participate in information sessions on topics such as healthcare or how to take advantage of military benefits. Together families will overcome obstacles, reconnect in a friendly environment, and most of all have fun! Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Operation Rise and Conquer (Livingstone, Alabama) www.lakeshore.org Operation Rise & Conquer is an extended outdoor adventure weekend that involves service members and their families in a variety of challenging activities that include team and individual competitive sports, water skiing, scuba diving, canoeing and kayaking, ropes course and zip line, bass fishing and shooting sports. This camp is open to men and women who have been severely injured in the global war on terror and have suffered an injury such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation or visual impairment. There is no cost to military personnel with severe service related injuries and one guest. The weekend includes all meals, lodging, air and ground transportation, and all sports and recreation activities. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Outdoor Adventure (Colorado and Scottsdale, AZ) www.adventuresoutwest.com/military Purple heart recipients receive a free hot air balloon ride. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Road to Recovery Conference (Salute America's Heroes) website About Road to Recovery: Imagine finding all the advice, encouragement, and support in one place. Thats what the Road to Recovery Conference and Tribute is all about. We sponsor an annual, all-expense-paid educational and service event to provide wounded soldiers, their families and caregivers with one source of information regarding benefits, services, counseling, insurance, healthcare, financial support, career counseling and employment opportunities. At past conferences, artists such as Toby Keith, Lee Ann Womack and Gary Sinise have surprised attendees with special, exclusive concerts just for them. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Reel Thanx www.reelthanx.org Reel Thanx was created in 2007 to honor and show thanks and support to service members who have been injured in the line of duty. Through the combined efforts of nationally recognized sponsors and generous private and corporate donors, Reel Thanx is

able to give back to the heroes of "Operation Enduring Freedom" and "Operation Iraqi Freedom" by taking these selfless individuals on an amazing fishing getaway. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - RnR Oasis www.rnroasis.org Our mission at RnR Oasis is to assist disabled and wounded U.S. combat veterans in returning to as normal a life as possible, in the least amount of time. It has been our experience that healing and closure takes place around a campfire. Combat brothers and sisters, helping each other on the road to recovery. RnR Oasis provides a safe camping experience with other veterans to maximize the environment that promotes healing and closure. To that end, RnR Oasis currently rents or leases campgrounds, provides all gear and equipment, food and even fire wood for up to 50 veterans at a time. There is no cost to the veteran in this program. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Salute America's Heroes www.saluteheroes.org Disabled American veterans of the War on Terror must struggle every day to overcome life-changing sacrifices such as the loss of a limb, significant burns, and the reality of being in a wheel chair. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was created to provide a way for individuals, corporations and others to support our troops by helping severely wounded and disabled Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and their families rebuild their lives. The mission of The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is to help the people who have given so much on our behalf overcome these obstacles and resume a productive and fulfilling life through programs targeted to their specific needs. One of their programs: Road to Recovery Conference - An all-expense paid educational and service event for wounded heroes and their families Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Sun Valley Adaptive Sports (Ketchum, Idaho) www.svasp.org SVAS is consider one of the nations most effective and innovative adaptive sports organizations. Our winter and summer programs attract youth, adults, veterans, and adaptive sports superstars from around the country. Were the top pick of many military hospitals and veteran service organizations around the country who look for quality programs to help restore and rehabilitate the men and women who have been severely wounded while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. No matter who were serving, we strive to offer a fun and safe experience that will having lasting and meaningful impact. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Take a Soldier Fishing www.takeasoldierfishing.org We assist communities at large, by offering them the ability to show their support for the troops by sponsoring our Take A Soldier Fishing program. This allows service members to see just how much they are appreciated. For those that serve to support our fishing program, it gives the individual the ability to see how their support makes a profound difference in a service member or veterans life by providing a safe and positive outdoor experience. We strive to show that there are people out there that care, and want to help. By providing these events, we have found they give the soldiers something to look forward to. We have also found that soldiers have also changed their outlook on life - the way they feel about wearing their uniform and a new sense of hope.

Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - The Link Up http://thelink-up.ning.com/ A non-profit organization connecting injured veterans with various donors willing to offer assistance participating in outdoor activities. Our mission is to empower a Warrior-in-Transition with self-reliance to choose and enjoy the outdoor sport of their interest. Our vision is to create a network which links veterans wounded in action or while serving our country with hunting and fishing partners and opportunities through an online community.

That all Wounded Warriors become self-sufficient to enjoy hunting and fishing through a network of outdoor enthusiasts willing to share their time and/or resources. To build on the camaraderie that service members enjoy by creating a net for wounded veterans to connect with other patriotic persons: retired, former military, active/reserve soldiers, or the dedicated citizen.

Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - The Sanctuary http://guardiansanctuary.org/ The two main purposes of the Sanctuary, are also our two core values: Refuge and Redemption. The Sanctuary first and foremost is a Refuge of Sacred Trust for those who have suffered trauma on our own behalf. The Sanctuary is a place where the traumatized can get alone for reflection as well as share their trauma without fear of reprisal or violation of trust. We have our own full time facility, a 5500 square foot log lodge, available 55 miles W of Washington, DC. We also have a few other properties available to us, owned by others, located in Florida, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Montana. Several of our staff hold high level security clearances, TS/SCI/Poly, and we also have available state licensed counselors and ministers to provide for other clinical and spiritual follow up care as needed. Furthermore, there will never be any paperwork or verbal passage of a particular visitor's name attached to a traumatic experience, without the expressed intent of that visitor. The law provides for and enforces counselors and ministers protecting information shared. Furthermore, National Security reporting guidelines do not require reporting for those with security clearances who seek counseling, even if a mental health professional, if the assistance relates to grief, family, or spiritual issues. The second main purpose is Redemption of trauma and of those who have been traumatized. The Sanctuary exists to serve those who have been physically, mentally, and emotionally traumatized while defending the United States ' and its citizens' way of life. We are establishing a community of the traumatized as we help them to process through their own tragedy in a way that turns their trauma into triumph for others. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - The Welcome Home Initiative Retreat http://www.christ-the-king-center.org/welcomehome/index.cfm A free 3-5 Day Retreat for Members of the Armed Forces and Their Families

Talks by Veterans and Trauma Specialists Discussion Groups Opportunities for Reflection and Healing Prayer 600 Beautiful Acres for Recreation and Relaxation Handicapped-Accessible Facilities

Optional Marriage & Family Counseling Our goal is to minister practically and prayerfully to members of the Armed Forces and their families, providing support and resources to help them heal and thrive. Our mission: To show our appreciation for the men, women, and families serving in the Armed Forces. To help those who have suffered trauma in combat, be it physical, psychological, or spiritual, by providing ministry and resources for health and healing. To preserve the confidentiality of every person. To connect combat veterans with appropriate specialist agencies and resources including:

Combat stress and trauma experts Critical incident debrief specialists Marriage and family life counselors Suicide prevention counselors Prayer teams

Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Vacations for Veterans www.vacationsforveterans.org Vacations For Veterans is a nonprofit organization created to provide recently wounded veterans of the United States Armed Forces with a week of free lodgings donated by a vacation homeowner. Each wounded veteran faces new challenges: readjusting, rebuilding their lives, and reconnecting with their families. For many of our wounded veterans, time away to rejuvenate is a luxury that is often unattainable and unaffordable. When you make a donation of time at your vacation home, or a donation of money to sponsor a veteran, you give our wounded veterans a brief respite when they need it most. You make entire families feel better through your generosity. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Virtual Soldier Family Assistance www.myarmylifetoo.com Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC) services are tailored and responsive to the needs of the Warriors in Transition (WTs) and their Families. SFAC sites provide a warm, relaxed environment where Soldiers and their families can gather to foster physical, spiritual and mental healing. Links to service locations and contact information. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Warrior Weekend www.warriorweekend.com Warrior Weekend provides weekends of rest and relaxation for Soldiers and Marines who have been wounded in combat in both Iraq and Afghanistan. They are undergoing recovery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. Missions focus on small groups of 8-10 and allow participants to enjoy themselves at various destination cities. The mission provides activities, but also allows each participant the freedom to do their own thing.

Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Warrior Beach Retreat (Panama City Beach, FL) www.warriorbeachretreat.com There are so many heroes in this great nation, so many families we can encourage. My vision as a mom, is to bring wounded soldiers and their families to Panama City Beach for an extended weekend of Rest and Relaxation. This retreat will be a time that can give them hope to carry on ... a feeling that their sacrifice was not in vain... a knowing that we as a nation are truly grateful for their service and sacrifice. I call it the Warrior Beach Retreat. My desire is that our community will be the "model" for the nation. Our community has donated hotel and condo rooms, meals from restaurants, cakes, gift baskets, fishing trips, movies, tours, attractions tickets, money, etc. to show their love and appreciation for the sacrifices these soldiers have made. My vision is to see communities from all over the USA come together to host military soldiers and their families affected by this war. Let us all come together to bring hope and healing to so many heroes and their families. We all have something to give. We can make a difference ...together. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Wounded Warrior Family Support www.woundedwarriorhospitalfund.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 Warriors Family Support mitigates their trauma by allowing them to find peace and solace as a family once more in family-friendly resorts that we provide free of charge. The resort condominiums that we own in Orlando, Florida and Galveston, Texas are quiet havens where war torn families can reunite and become stronger. Vacation, R&R, retreats & conferences - Wounded Warrior Outdoors www.woundedwarrioroutdoors.com Our mission is simple and focused. To reward our combat wounded veterans with the outdoor trip of their lifetime. A small way of thanking them for their unselfish presonal sacrifaces in helping to preserve our freedom. Website - Caring Bridge www.caringbridge.org Free, personalized websites that support and connect loved ones during critical illness, treatment and recovery. Website - Military Tributes (You can create a free website to honor a veteran or military loved one) www.military-tributes.com Military-Tributes.com is a site dedicated to the love and support of our military members. We believe in God, country, family, and our brave men and women in the military. Military-Tributes.com is not ashamed to stand for what is right and wrong. But we are NOT necessarily a political site. Our main goal is to give families who have loved ones in the military a place to show off, support, love, and share the pride they have for their military member. This site is totally free to use and join. We do not put ads on your own military tribute website here out of respect. You will have complete control of all photos and comments. This is just our small step in supporting our beloved members of the United States Military. We would appreciate any promotion you can give of this website. This site is brand new, started in June 2009. When we have a few members, we will even spotlight them on our main page.

Wishes granted - Hero Wishes (Veterans of Valor) www.veteransofvalor.org Making a dream come true for wounded service members and their family - Hero Wishes are special gifts that are uniquely customized to match the wishes of a combat-wounded veteran. A typical Hero Wish often involves the hero's family, friends and community or neighbors. Wishes granted - Hope for the Warriors www.hopeforthewarriors.org The mission of Hope for the Warriors is to enhance quality of life for US Service Members and their families nationwide who have been adversely affected by injuries or death in the line of duty. Hope for the Warriors actively seeks to ensure that the sacrifices of wounded and fallen warriors and their families are never forgotten nor their needs unmet, particularly with regard to the short and long-term care of the severely injured. To accomplish our mission, we have designed special programs that allow and encourage community involvement. We welcome you to read through our website to learn more about how we help and how you can too. A Warrior's Wish - It is with great pleasure that Hope For The Warriors grants wishes to severely injured service members in an effort to restore hope in the eye of a hero. While disabilities are not a barrier in life, they can create some monumental hurdles. Priorities change and sometimes the small important wishes for life must be set aside. Beyond meeting immediate physical and emotional needs, a Warrior's Wish fulfills a desire for quality of life beyond recovery and a quest for life gratifying endeavors. Whether realizing a dream to go hunting, ride a bike again or own a home adapted to their specialized needs, it is the mission of Hope For The Warriors to see that Wounded Warriors and their families are actively engaged. Wishes granted - Warrior's Wish Foundation (for those battling life-limiting illness) www.awarriorwish.org The Warrior's Wish Foundation enhances the lives of United States military veterans and their families who are battling a lifelimiting illness. Through the fantastic financial support of generous donors, the financial contributions of Veterans' Service Organizations, our volunteer network and our wonderful corporate partnerships, we are able to grant the wishes of those who have served this great nation of ours. A wish may be as simple as a new hearing aid or scooter chair, or as involved as one last family vacation or reunion. The Warrior's Wish Foundation is the first and only of its kind granting wishes exclusively for veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Working with an extensive network of Wish Facilitators, we grant wishes for veterans in all fifty States. Our continued existence is dependent upon the generosity of folks like you who contribute cash and in-kind donations and answer our call to help. Wishes granted - Wish For Our Heroes www.wish4ourheroes.org The Phoenix Group launched a non-profit foundation in November of 2009 that grants wishes for active duty Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and their families. The Foundation strives to relieve the burdens of family separation, re-integration for deployed soldiers, hardship circumstances, and other means of assistance not covered by existing military charities. The Foundation is driven by an interactive website allowing anyone to request a wish for active duty members of our Armed Forces. The website allows wish granters to view wishes and contribute donations. How You Can Receive Help http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/americasupportsyou/need_help.html A series of web sites offering support to wounded service members.

Military Family Support http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/AmericaSupportsYou/military_family.html America Supports You Homefront Groups - A series of web sites offering Military Family Support for wounded veterans Get Help for the Wounded http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/AmericaSupportsYou/help_wounded.html A series of web sites help for wounded veterans. Military Spouse Employment Spouses to Teachers (www.spousestoteachers.com) (STT). Findings from an in-depth RAND research study (2004) tell us that the majority of academically credentialed officer spouses are teachers by profession. It stands to reason that mobile teachers will need to know about varying certification requirements from PCS move to PCS move. STT provides eligible participants with a stipend of up to $600. The site is user-friendly, and the program long overdue. Spouse Career Center A new Military Spouse Career Center commissioned by the Department of Defense Office of Military Community and Family Policy launched at www.Military.com/spouse. The new resource connects America's 1 million military spouses with education options, scholarships, training programs, career planning tips and employment opportunities. (Site Description authored by: Military Spouse Career Center) Military Spouse.org www.milspouse.org MilSpouse.org is a resource library for military spouse employment, education and relocation information. Military Spouses Career Network http://www.mscn.org Department of Defense figures indicate that over 65% of all military spouses work, and that 80-91% would like to work, if only they could find appropriate employment opportunities. (Site description authored by: Military Spouses Career Network) Military Spouse Corporate Career Network http://www.msccn.org/jobs/jobseekers.php MSCCN serves military spouses from all military services. They provide job placement and applicant tracking services. Military Spouse Job Search http://www.militaryspousejobsearch.org/msjs/app Military Spouse JobSearch is designed to enhance the employment opportunities for spouses of US Military members with employers committed to hiring military spouses and to connect employers with a talented, global, diverse work force (Statement Soiurce: militaryspousejobsearch.org). Army Spouse Employment Partnership Army Spouse Employment Partnership sponsored by Myarmylife too.com. NMFA Military Spouse Employment Page National Military Family Association Military Spouse Employment Page. Military Spouse Resource Center (www.milspouse.org). Want to find a new job? Continue your education? Learn about your next duty station? You can do it all at this site. A powerful tool, Milspouse.org is living proof that DoD and the Department of Labor are striving to make your personal and professional lives easier despite the challenges you often face as a mobile military spouse. Military Spouse Sites

Cinic House www.cinchouse.com This site bills itself as the nonprofit community of military wives and women. It is clearly much more than that. Full of unbiased news, advice, and humor, it is a must-mark site for any military spouse. Message boards, chat rooms, book clubs, deployment tips, and inspiration advice that doubles as sanity depending on where your mouse sits.

Family Advocacy Program http://www.dod.mil/fapmip/ The Commander's Guide to the Family Advocacy Program and Juvenile Delinquency. The overall goal of this site is to provide commanders and senior non-commissioned officers with general information about FAP and its role in responding to family violence Description Source: Family Advocacy Program (New)

Customs and Courtesies http://www.carlisle.army.mil/usawc/dclm/ customs and courtesies embedded.ppt This is a PowerPoint presentation on the customs and courtesies of the military. Jenny Comic Strip Jenny Comic Strip - By Julie L. Negron - The only comic strip featuring the life of a military spouse.( as seen in the Stars and Strips sunday edition)

The Heart Link Program Created by the Air Combat Command Family Matters program in 2002, and now available Air Force-wide, the free program called Heart Link is offered once per quarter to help spouses gain a better understanding of the Air Force and their base through guest speakers, interactive segments, giveaways and briefings. Joint Spouse Programs http://www.carlisle.army.mil/usawc/dclm/joint.htm Joint Navy, Marines, Air Force, programs for senior spouses Army Wives Web site http://www.armywives.com/ A web site where you can go for inspiration. This site contains message boards, great stories, and answers to many questions. Military Widow - A Suvival Guide http://67.118.51.201/bol/bookdisplay.cfm?BookNum=49761 a book for military widows, written by a military widow. Joanne Steen is the widow of a Navy helicopter pilot whose machine came apart in the air killing everyone on board. Marine Wives 101 http://www.marinewives101.com/faqflex/index.php A web site with information about and for Marine Wives Military Moms Network http://www.militarymoms.net/ The Military Moms Network with links to support facilities and job opportunities. Military Spouse Newsletter http://www.milspouse.org/newsletter/ The MilSpouse.org eNewsletter provides updates on news and resources for military spouses and those who work with military spouses.

Military Family Organizations DoD's Military Homefront (www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil) Excellent site that specifically caters to both families and leadership of our Armed Forces. It is the official DoD Web site tasked with providing quality of life (QoL) information and it succeeds admirably. In addition to providing links to a number of QoL resources, it also provides users with easy access to service specific information. National Military Family Association (NMFA) http://www.nmfa.org/site/PageServer To educate military families concerning their rights, benefits and services available to them and to inform them regarding the issues that affect their lives and to To promote and protect the interests of military families by influencing the development and implementation of legislation and policies affecting them. Military Officers Association of America (www.moaa.org). Of course, you already know how terrific this site is because you are reading this. Where else can you find a more loyal advocate of our military families than right here? Parents Helping Parents http://www.parentshelpingparents.org/ Since 1972, when the organization was founded as Parents Anonymous Organization of Massachusetts, Parents Helping Parents (PHP) has offered hope and support to thousands parents. Army Families On-Line http://www.wblo.org/skins/WBLO/home.aspx?AllowSSL=true Sponsored by - The Well-Being Liaison Office (WBLO) who assists the Army Leadership with its constituent communities Soldiers (Active-Duty, National Guard and Army Reserve), Civilians, Retirees, Veterans and their Family members - to ensure the effective delivery of Well-Being programs to the Army by providing focused representation of constituent interests and attitudes as they relate to Well-Being. Tragedy Assistance Program http://www.taps.org The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors is a wonderful story of courage and commitment. When an untimely and tragic event occurs and a service member is lost, the work of TAPS bears quiet testimony that even deep in the pain and tragedy of the loss, members of the military family are ready to step forward, to help shoulder a burden and to help the grieving cope and heal. The Military Coalition http://www.themilitarycoalition.org/ The Military Coalition is a group of 36 military, veterans and uniformed services organizations in joint pursuit of maintaining a strong national defense provided by recruiting and retaining skilled and highly capable personnel in the seven uniformed services Military Money (www.militarymoney.com). Created as a result of DoD's Financial Readiness Campaign via a partnership between the NMFA and InCharge Institute of America, Inc., Military Money provides its Web site users with an interesting array of topics from which to choose. Whether you want to learn about common tax deductions or have a refresher course on military spouse employment preference, Military Money strives to fit the financial niche. Family Education NYU Child Study Center http://www.aboutourkids.org/ The NYU Child Study Center offers science-based, research-driven psychiatric care to children and adolescents with learning, behavior and emotional disorders. Military Child in Transition and Deployment Ultimately, this site aims to enhance the educational and social well being of all military children by increasing the understanding

and awareness of how to meet their unique needs. Family Education Research Network http://www.cyfernet.org A Link to Cyfernet offering practical research based information on education opportunities. Military Child Education Coalition http://www.militarychild.org The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is working to solve the challenge of helping schools and military installations deliver accurate, timely information to meet transitioning parent and student needs, and in the development and education of children from military families. U.S. Department of Education http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml Link to the U.S. Department of Education with information on grants, financial aid, etc. GI Bill Information http://www.gibill.va.gov Link to the U.S. Veterans Administration GI Bill Web Site with information on the GI Bill. Military Education Channel http://www.military.com/Careers/Education/1,,112.00.html Earning your Degree can advance your career? Whether you're on active duty or in the civilian work force, earning a degree can help you get promoted in your current job or give you a needed edge in the job market. Information for Fiancial Aid Professionals (IFAP) http://ifap.ed.gov The IFAP On-line Library contains technical publications, regulations, and policy guidance on the administration of Federal Student Aid Programs. The Military Coalition http://www.themilitarycoalition.org The Military Coalition is a group of 35 military, veterans and uniformed services organizations in joint pursuit of maintaining a strong national defense provided by recruiting and retaining skilled and highly capable personnel in the seven uniformed services. Health Care Web Sites TRICARE (www.tricare.mil). You can't escape it. Health care is an issue that you will deal with your entire life whether you are a military spouse, family member, or a retiree (read: civilian). Better to embrace it than ignore it. This site provides you with so much useful information that you might find it easier to navigate if you go directly to the Site Map rather than try to find what you want on the main page. If nothing else, use the Quick Links option on the right-hand side of the main screen to at least quickly locate a provider in your area among other shortcuts.

Children Cope With Terrorism http://www.aboutourkids.org AboutOurKids provides parents, educators, pediatricians, mental health professionals and anyone who cares about kids with scientifically-based, user friendly child mental health and parenting information. Hooah 4 Health http://hooah4health.com Link to the U.S. Army health promotion and wellness web site. Unlike other health-related web sites, this one is specifically designed to address the force health protection and readiness requirements of the ARMY, particularly its Reserve Component.

TRICARE Eligibility http://www.tricare.osd.mil/ DEERSaddress/TRICARE DEERS is a computerized database of military sponsors, families and others worldwide who are entitled under the law to TRICARE benefits. DEERS registration is required for TRICARE eligibility. TRICARE Claims Check http://www.mytricare.com Claims Check for TRICARE beneficiaries and providers in the North and South Regions Quit Smoking http://www.quitnet.com/ qn_gizmo.jtml?q_feature=30 Quitnet helps you focus on the tough work of giving up smoking Reserve Dental Plan http://www.ucci.com With over 30 years of experience in dental insurance, United Concordia understands the importance of a healthy smile. Retiree Dental Plan http://www.ddpdelta.org/ We are pleased to present the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP), the premier dental benefits plan created by Congress especially for Uniformed Services retirees and their family members and administered by Delta Dental of California. Europe Regional Medical Command http://www.healthcare.hqusareur.army.mil/ The purpose of this web site is to provide useful information for military health care beneficiaries and to enhance communication within the European medical force and its assets, as well as the Army Medical Department, Health Affairs, military service branches, external agencies and the general public. Army Physical Fitness Research Institute The Army Physical Fitness Research Institute seeks to achieve national preeminence in age 40 and over health and fitness programming through research, education and outreach. We seek to establish, promote, and sustain a culture that measurably impacts the overall health of the US military and allied senior leadership in support of the national military strategy.

Services To Make Your Life Easier TurboTAP ( www.TurboTAP.org ) is an easy to use, interactive Web portal that provides life-long support to separating military servicemembers (Active Duty, Guard and Reserve) and their families. It is a single source starting point for accessing key resources available for servicemembers transitioning out of the military at any point in their military career.Soldiers serve the nation heroically during times of great needbut what happens when they have their own great needs because of a traumatic injury? TSGLI (www.tsgli.army.mil )Army Traumatic Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (TSGLI) helps traumatically injured Soldiers and their families get through times of need with a one-time payment. The payment amount varies based on the injurys severity, but it could be the difference that allows a Soldiers family to be with him or her during recovery; helps with unforeseen expenses; or provides a financial head start on life after recovery. Military Assistance Program (MAP) http://www.dod.mil/mapsite/ Provides information and interactive resources for assisting in relocations, money management and job searching at a new location. MAPsite also features links to other helpful DoD sites.

Military .com http://www.military.com/ Military.com is the largest online military destination, offering free resources to serve, connect, and inform the 30 million Americans with military affinity, including active duty, reservists, guard members, retirees, veterans, family members, defense workers and those considering military careers. Military Report.com http://www.militaryreport.com Military Report is the largest free weekly publication written specifically for everyone in the military -- active duty service members, veterans and military retirees. Each issue contains the latest news regarding benefits and quality-of-life updates that affect the military community. Government Retirement and Retirement Calculators TSP Web Site http://www.tsp.gov The TSP is a retirement savings plan for civilians who are employed by the United States Government and members of the uniformed services. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, administers the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Retirement Information http://www.firstgov.gov/Federal_Employees/Federal_Employees_Gateway.shtml Link to FirstGov for Seniors with retirment planning information including government retirement systems. Social Security Calculators http://www.ssa.gov/planners/calculators.htm Use any of the three calculators on this web site to estimate your potential benefit amounts using different retirement dates and different levels of potential future earnings. The calculators will show your retirement benefits as well as disability and survivor benefit amounts on your record if you should become disabled or die today. CSRS Severance Pay Calculator http://www.hq.navy.mil/shhro/toolbox/Calculator.htm A DOS Based CSRS severance Pay calculator by Mr. Robert F. Benson. CSRS Retirement Calculator http://www.calculateforfree.com/index5.html Military/Civilian Retirement & other links on this web site. TSP Calculator http://www.tsp.gov/calc/ Estimate what your account balance would provide in monthly annuity payments under a variety of TSP annuity options. FEGLI Life Insurance Calculator http://www.opm.gov/calculator/index.htm Determine the face value of various combinations of FEGLI coverage. Plus you can calculate the premiums for the various combinations of coverage, and see how choosing different Options can change the amount of life insurance and the premiums. Federal Employment Army Civilian Personal On-Line http://acpol.army.mil/employment/ Civilians have been an integral part of the U.S. Army since the Revolutionary War. The Board of War and Ordnance was established in 1776 with responsibility to equip and dispatch troops; account for arms, ammunition and equipment; maintain personnel records; and disburse funds. The board was made up of five members of the Continental Congress, clerks and a paid secretary Richard Peters, the first Army civilian.Civilians were hired by the Continental Army for driving, crafts, carpentry and

laborer jobs. Veterans Preference in Federal Jobs http://federaljobs.net/veterans.htm Information on veterans preference and the VRA program. Equal Employment Opportunity Commision http://www.eeoc.gov/ EEOC has five commissioners and a General Counsel appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Commissioners are appointed for five-year, staggered terms. The term of the General Counsel is four years. The President designates a Chair and a Vice Chair. The Chair is the chief executive officer of the Commission. The five-member Commission makes equal employment opportunity policy and approves most litigation. The General Counsel is responsible for conducting EEOC enforcement litigation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Equal Pay Act (EPA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). DOD NSPS System http://www.cpms.osd.mil/nsps/index.html National Security Personnel System - In November 2003, Congress granted the Department of Defense the authority to establish a new civilian human resources management system to better support its critical national security mission. Transitional Services DoD Transition Portal Portal for Military Transitioner www.dodtransportal.orq/dav/lsnmedia/LSN/dodtransportal "The DOD Web Portal for Military Transitioner" - This site is designed specifically to assist service members leaving active duty. The four main areas of the website are:

Transition Assistance - general information regarding benefits and services available to transitioning individuals. Preseparation Guide - a DoD publication that presents information regarding transition services, resource:s, and options to service members. At Your Service -provides contact information for all Transition Assistance Offices, as well as links to other transition related websites. Your Next Career - provides several different areas of information relating to job searches.

Disabled Transition Assistance Program (DTAP) Disabled Transition Assistance Program www.dol.gov/vets/programs/tap/main,htm The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) was established to meet the needs of separating service members during their period of transition into civilian life by offering job-search assistance and related services. Service members leaving the military with a service-connected disability are offered the Disabled Transition Assistance Program (DT AP) from the Veterans Affairs representatives. DT AP includes the normal three-day TAP workshop, plus additional hours of individual instruction to help determine job readiness and address the special needs of veterans with disabilities. Seamless Transition - Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom Seamless Transition http://www.seamlesstransition.va.gov Seamless Transition -Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom: This is the Department of Veteran Affairs site that offers assistance to veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom while they transition into civilian life. The areas of interest are: Benefits, Medical, Dependants, Transition Assistance, Active Duty and Reservists/National Guard.

Vocational Services Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services Vocational Rehabilitation Web Site http://www.vba.va.aov/bln/vre/index.htm This website provides a variety of resources for Veterans, including information regarding employment and vocational services and assistance.

State Vocational Rehabilitation Services State Vocational Rehabilitation Web Site http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/SBSES/VOCREHAB.HTM This website lists vocational rehabilitation services for each state and U.S. territory. Vocational Rehabilitation, a state-supported division of services, assists individuals with disabilities who are pursuing meaningful careers. VR supports individuals in securing gainful employment commensurate with their abilities and capabilities through local job searches and awareness of selfemployment and telecommuting opportunities.

Reemployment DOD Vets DOD Vets Web Site http://www.dodvets.com/ This website provides a wide range of information relating to DoD employment opportunities for disabled veterans. Sections include:

Disabled Veterans General Information Disabled Veterans Questions and Answers Internships Scholarships and Fellowships Grants Loans and Financial Aid Education and Training

REALifelines- Recovery and Employment Assistance Lifelines Real-Lifelines Web Site http://www.dol.gov/vets/proarams/Real-life/main.htm REALifelines is a new program dedicated to providing individualized job training, counseling, and reemployment services to wounded service members. Their website provides contact information for enrollment, as well as FAa's.

President's National Hire Veterans Committee - Hire Vets First Hire Vets First Web Site http://www.hirevetsfirst.gov" This comprehensive career website is designed to help employers find qualified veterans, as well as help veterans to make the most of a national network of employment resources. The website includes a job search database, military skills translator, resume writer, helpful links, and contact information for employment specialists.

Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) Hire Vets First Web Site http://www.dol.gov/vets The Mission statement for VETS is to provide Veterans with the resources and services to succeed in the 21st century work force by maximizing their employment opportunities, protecting their employment rights and meeting labor-market demands with qualified Veterans. Various resources and information can be found on this website.

E-Vets E-Vets Web Site http://www.dol.gov/elaws/evets.htm The e-VETS Resource Advisor assists veterans preparing to enter the job market. It includes information on a broad range of topics, such as job search tools and tips, employment openings, career assessment, education and training, and benefits and special services available to veterans.

Accommodations and Assistive Technology

Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program Assistive Technology Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program http://www.tricare.osd.mil/cap The Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) is committed to providing assistive technology to returning wounded service members. Accommodations are available for wounded service members with vision or hearing loss, upper extremity amputees, as well as persons with communication and other disabilities to access the computer and telecommunication environment. CAP works with the Department of Desense (DOD) and the Department of Veteran Affars to assist in the reemployment process. If a service member remains on active duty or becomes a civilian within DOD or another federal agency, CAP can provide the work related accomodations to the agency free of charge for internship and/or permanent employment. Job Accommodation Network (JAN) JAN Web Site http://www.jan.wvu.edu JAN is a free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities by:

Providing individualized worksite accomodations. Providing technical assistance reguarding the ADA and other disability related regulations. Educating callers about self-employment options.

American Veterans (AMVETS) www.amvets.org AMVETS, one of the nations largest Veterans organizations, is proud to support AW2 by offering services such as advocacy in the VA claims process and financial assistance during recovery. AMVETS 180,000 members at more than 1,300 posts from coast-to-coast stand ready to support our wounded warriors as a resource through AW2. Colorado Technical University Southern Colorado www.coloradotech.edu Colorado Technical University (CTU) Southern Colorado has the distinction of being recognized as the most military-friendly campus in the U.S. by the Council of College and Military Educators (2007). The technologically advanced campus of CTU Southern Colorado is a supportive community of educators, administrators, and career services professionals knowledgeable in Veterans benefits and ready to help students achieve their personal, professional, and academic goals. The Dallas Foundation: Texas Resources for Iraq-Afghanistan Deployment (TRIAD) www.triadfund.org The TRIAD Fund at The Dallas Foundation provides assistance to current and former military personnel serving in Iraq or Afghanistan and their Families. Grants are made to non-profit agencies in North and West Texas that currently serve the military and their Families or agencies that could, with additional funding, meet unmet needs of this group, such as counseling, child care, transportation, emergency assistance, recovery programs, and physical and mental health services. Freedom Alliance www.freedomalliance.org Freedom Alliance provides broad support to Soldiers and their Families, including morale-building concerts and grants to wounded servicemembers. Freedom Is Not Free www.freedomisnotfree.com Freedom Is Not Free provides quality of life enhancements and financial assistance to wounded servicemembers and their Families. Freedom Is Not Free also provides children of military Families experiences of a lifetime though participation in annual camps. Heroes to Hometowns www.heroestohometowns.org Heroes to Hometowns is designed to welcome home servicemembers who are severely injured. In creating a positive transition home, Heroes to Hometowns inspires community pride and establishes a support network for servicemembers and their Families so they can live productive lives. Also offers national assistance. Operation First Response, Inc. www.operationfirstresponse.org Operation First Response (OFR) supports Americas wounded warriors and their Families with personal and financial needs. Services are provided from the onset of injury, through their recovery period, and along their journey from military life into 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 Homefront of Texas www.operationhomefront.net/texas Operation Homefront of Texas provides emergency and morale assistance for troops, their Families, and wounded warriors. They also assist when servicemembers transition from the military to the Veterans Affairs system. Operation Second Chance

www.operationsecondchance.org Along with personal visits to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Operation Second Chance provides financial assistance to wounded servicemembers from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and their Families. They offer monthly retreats in a quiet country setting for quality Family time and much-needed rest. Their mission is to assist in the modification of housing for disabled Veterans, to assist the Families of wounded servicemen and women, and to facilitate transition back to civilian society. Operation Stand Down Rhode Island www.osdri.com Operation Stand Down Rhode Island is a non-profit organization that helps homeless and disabled Veterans. They provide social services, counseling, and other services. The program goal is to enable each Veteran to achieve self-worth and independence. Our Military Kids www.ourmilitarykids.org Our Military Kids supports the children of severely injured military personnel through grants for sports, fine arts, or academic enrichment programs. Such activities help nurture and sustain the children during a parents lengthy recovery and/or rehabilitation. Special Operations Warrior Foundation www.specialops.org The Special Operations Warrior Foundation provides immediate financial assistance to severely wounded special operations personnel and their Families and full scholarship grants and educational and Family counseling to the surviving children of special operations personnel who die in operational or training missions. Shepherd Center/SHARE Initiative www.shepherd.org Private, not-for-profit catastrophic care hospital founded in 1975 in Atlanta, GA, that specializes in medical treatment for people with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, chronic pain, and other neuromuscular injuries or illnesses. The SHARE Initiative, a military outreach effort, provides a continuum of interdisciplinary evaluation and treatment services for active duty and separated status OEF/OIF who have experienced TBI, spinal cord injury, or blast injury, in conflict or stateside. Swords to Plowshares www.swords-to-plowshares.org Swords to Plowshares provides a full continuum of care to low-income and homeless Veterans without discriminating based on length of service, branch of service or military discharge status. Swords to Plowshares helps Veterans and their Families, in the following areas: Frontline Drop-in Center for mental health services, supportive housing, employment support, legal services, and more. VA Disability Compensation www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/ The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation is a monetary benefit paid to Veterans who are disabled by an injury or illness that was incurred or aggravated during active military service. These disabilities are considered to be service-connected. Disability compensation varies with the degree of disability and the number of Veterans dependents, and is paid monthly. Veterans with certain severe disabilities may be eligible for additional special monthly compensation. The benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax. The payment of military retirement pay, disability severance pay and separation incentive payments, known as SSB (Special Separation Benefits) and VSI (Voluntary Separation Incentives) affects the amount of VA compensation paid to disabled Veterans. To be eligible, the service of the Veteran must have been terminated through separation or discharge under conditions other than dishonorable. VA Home Loan Guaranty www.homeloans.va.gov The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) home loan guaranties are issued to help eligible servicemembers, Veterans, reservists and unmarried surviving spouses obtain homes, condominiums, residential cooperative housing units, and manufactured homes, and to refinance loans.

Loan Uses: A VA guaranty helps protect lenders from loss if the borrower fails to repay the loan. It can be used to obtain a loan to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Buy or build a home. Buy a residential condominium unit. Buy a residential cooperative housing unit. Repair, alter, or improve a residence owned by the Veteran and occupied as a home. Refinance an existing home loan. Buy a manufactured home and/or lot. Install a solar heating or cooling system or other energy efficient improvements.

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs www.dva.wa.gov The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs provides assistance to Washington Veterans and their Families in acquiring county, state, and federal benefits to which they are entitled. These include claims services for Veterans and Family members to access their VA benefits, such as dependency and indemnity compensation, educational assistance, counseling, homeless Veterans outreach program, Veterans Conservation Corps, Transitional Residence Program, and the Veteran-Owned Business Registry. American Veterans (AMVETS) www.amvets.org AMVETS, one of the nations largest Veterans organizations, is proud to support AW2 by offering services such as advocacy in the VA claims process and financial assistance during recovery. AMVETS 180,000 members at more than 1,300 posts from coast-to-coast stand ready to support our wounded warriors as a resource through AW2. Blinded Veterans Association www.bva.org Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) supports blinded and visually impaired Soldiers and their Families as they navigate the rehabilitation process and adjustment to vision loss. BVA Field Service Officers have in-depth knowledge on rehabilitation options, benefits counseling, resources, career advising, and many other topics. BVAs Operation Peer Support initiative invites blinded Soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan to meet each other and other Veterans who have made the adjustment to vision loss. Freedom Alliance www.freedomalliance.org Freedom Alliance provides broad support to Soldiers and their Families, including morale-building concerts and grants to wounded servicemembers. Freedom Is Not Free www.freedomisnotfree.com Freedom Is Not Free provides quality of life enhancements and financial assistance to wounded servicemembers and their Families. Freedom Is Not Free also provides children of military Families experiences of a lifetime though participation in annual camps. Operation First Response, Inc. www.operationfirstresponse.org Operation First Response (OFR) supports Americas wounded warriors and their Families with personal and financial needs. Services are provided from the onset of injury, through their recovery period, and along their journey from military life into 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 Second Chance

www.operationsecondchance.org Along with personal visits to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Operation Second Chance provides financial assistance to wounded servicemembers from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and their Families. They offer monthly retreats in a quiet country setting for quality Family time and much-needed rest. Their mission is to assist in the modification of housing for disabled Veterans, to assist the Families of wounded servicemen and women, and to facilitate transition back to civilian society. Operation Stand Down Rhode Island www.osdri.com Operation Stand Down Rhode Island is a non-profit organization that helps homeless and disabled Veterans. They provide social services, counseling, and other services. The program goal is to enable each Veteran to achieve self-worth and independence. Pilots for Christ International www.pilotsforchrist.org Pilots for Christ is a faith-based non-profit organization that provides free air transportation for those in need or those who cannot otherwise afford it. The organization is an all volunteer group that donates their time and their private aircraft to help others. Most aircraft are capable of transporting 2-4 passengers in addition to the flight crew. Transportation is available within the Continental U.S. Shepherd Center/SHARE Initiative www.shepherd.org Private, not-for-profit catastrophic care hospital founded in 1975 in Atlanta, GA, that specializes in medical treatment for people with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, chronic pain, and other neuromuscular injuries or illnesses. The SHARE Initiative, a military outreach effort, provides a continuum of interdisciplinary evaluation and treatment services for active duty and separated status OEF/OIF who have experienced TBI, spinal cord injury, or blast injury, in conflict or stateside. Show of Support Military Hunt www.showofsupport.org The purpose of Show of Support is to demonstrate public support for the men and women of our military by providing outdoor opportunities to those injured in service to America. This program also brings public awareness to the outdoor sports of hunting and fishing and respect for natural resources, their care, and preservation. Veterans Airlift Command www.veteransairlift.org The Veterans Airlift Command provides free air transportation to wounded warriors, Veterans, and their Families for medial or other compassionate purposes through a nationwide network of volunteer pilots and aircraft owners.