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A practical, link-verified guide to 411 vetted organizations serving veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and their families — mental-health and crisis support, recovery and alternative therapy, service dogs, outdoor and adaptive programs, housing, education, employment, legal aid, and family support — grouped by the kind of help each one provides.
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Free mental-health curriculum, crisis lines, and wellness tools built for responders by responders.
Trains and places guide, service, PTSD, hearing, and MST dogs for veterans, active-duty, and first responders at no cost.
Free confidential trauma-informed counseling for first responders, dispatchers, and their families, no insurance required.
National law-enforcement wellness and suicide-prevention training, workshops and mental-health resources.
Catch A Lift Fund (CAL) is a nonprofit dedicated to helping post-9/11 combat-wounded veterans rebuild their physical and mental health through fitness.
Emergency Financial Aid program giving grants to severely wounded post-9/11 veterans in financial crisis
Mental health advocacy, education, peer support and crisis referral for all first responders (fire/EMS/police/dispatch).
One-on-one case management connecting military families in crisis to vetted resources.
24/7 peer-support crisis line (Rutgers/NJ, since 1998) staffed by retired officers; crisis intervention and clinical referrals.
24/7 confidential peer-support hotline for active/retired law enforcement and families, staffed by retired officers
Immediate financial assistance plus confidential counseling for Dallas-area first responders facing injury, illness or line-of-duty death
Emergency financial relief grants for firefighters and fire-service families in crisis
Reduces first-responder suicide via training, stigma reduction, and support for families bereaved by first-responder suicide.
501c3 running dedicated Fire, EMS, and 911 Telecommunicator peer-support teams with clinical, crisis, and chaplain services
24/7 peer community, Battle Buddy peer support and suicide prevention for military, veterans, first responders and medical personnel.
Union-backed 501(c)(3) offering free confidential counseling, trauma recovery, and peer networks for first responders
Free mental health care and peer support for veterans, service members, and military families.
Peer support, financial resiliency, and wellness programs for women veterans.
Free intensive clinical care for PTSD and TBI/brain-health (Mass General & Red Sox Foundation)
The Independence Fund is a nonprofit, founded in 2007, dedicated to helping catastrophically wounded combat veterans, their caregivers, and families regain and maintain independence.
Wellness community and annual summit connecting military spouses to health and support resources.
Builds NICoE and Intrepid Spirit centers treating TBI and post-traumatic stress on military bases.
No-cost Recovery + Resiliency programs, coaching and peer community for veterans facing PTSD/TBI.
Honors fallen officers and runs officer safety/wellness programs to prevent line-of-duty deaths
Peer support, crisis training, and outreach for spouses and families of law enforcement officers
Operation We Are Here, founded in 2008 by Benita Koeman, is an online clearinghouse of resources and ideas for supporting the military community.
Teaches veterans and service members peer-intervention and firearm-safe-storage during suicide crises.
REBOOT Recovery is a faith-based nonprofit that helps people heal from trauma through peer-led, 12-week courses. It offers distinct tracks, including Military REBOOT for veterans, active-duty members, and military families, alongside…
Free 5-day trauma-informed wellness program for first responders, veterans and families (Spring Hill, FL)
24/7 confidential crisis referral line for public safety/first responders and families, staffed by first responders.
Connects first responders with trauma-informed clinical and treatment services for PTSD and related mental health needs.
NVFC program with First Responder Helpline, provider directory, and mental-wellness resources for fire and EMS.
3-month residential + telehealth trauma/PTSD/moral-injury program at no cost.
Donates BraveMind VR exposure-therapy systems to VA facilities to treat veteran PTSD at no cost.
First-responder suicide prevention via education, peer support, wellness groups and a treatment-assistance fund.
Confidential, barrier-free PTSD treatment via a national clinical network; first 30 sessions cost-free.
The Soldiers Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that, since 2004, has provided free, confidential, and unlimited mental-health counseling to post-9/11 service members and veterans and their loved ones.
National peer support, advocacy and resources for injured and disabled law enforcement officers and families
Veterans on Deck is a Charleston, South Carolina nonprofit that works to prevent and treat the invisible wounds of military service through therapeutic sailing and resiliency training.
24/7 confidential peer support line staffed by veterans for service members, veterans, and families.
Peer support and emergency assistance network for law enforcement families.
Health & Wellness program funds treatment for TBI, PTSD, self-medication and chronic pain
Low-cost, insurance-accepting mental health clinics serving post-9/11 veterans and their families.
Firefighter/EMS/dispatch suicide-prevention training, confidential reporting, and behavioral-health provider directory.
Nonprofit mental-health, resilience, and wellness conferences for firefighters, EMS, police, and dispatchers
SOF Health Initiative funds integrative treatment for TBI, PTSD and chronic pain
Funds access to TBI care and removes cost barriers to brain-injury treatment
Helping Heroes Heal program funds HBOT and therapies for combat TBI/PTS
B4 Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and law enforcement officers through outdoor hunting and fishing adventures meant to aid healing and rehabilitation.
501c3 (formerly the Warriors Heart nonprofit) subsidizing detox, inpatient, sober living, and therapy for addiction/PTSD/TBI in responders and veterans
Fully funds 40 hyperbaric oxygen (HBOT) sessions for veterans with TBI/PTSD
Healing Household 6 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit built by military caregivers, spouses, and veterans to support the families of combat-injured and struggling veterans, especially those facing the harder, often unspoken challenges of…
Heroes on the Water, founded in 2007, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that uses kayak fishing to help warriors relax, rehabilitate, and reintegrate. Its "Paddle. Fish.
Free ketamine infusion therapy for veterans with PTSD, depression, chronic pain
Luke's Wings, founded in 2008, is a nonprofit that provides free airline travel and emergency travel planning so families can be at the bedside of wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans during hospitalization,…
Stem cell (Muse MSC) therapy for combat veterans and first responders
Substance-use-disorder recovery resources, training and virtual recovery meetings for veterans
Subsidized regenerative stem cell treatment for veterans, law enforcement, fire and EMS (501c3 pending)
The Home Depot Foundation is the charitable arm of The Home Depot, with core missions supporting U.S. veterans, training skilled tradespeople, and aiding disaster-affected communities.
211 is a free, confidential nationwide referral service, supported by United Way and local partners, that connects people to essential community resources.
Veterans Airlift Command (VAC) is a Minnesota-based nonprofit that provides free, private air transportation to combat-wounded and post-9/11 injured veterans and their families for medical care and other compassionate needs.
Grants funding ibogaine, psilocybin, MDMA and ketamine psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans/spouses
Connects veterans to free regenerative/stem cell medicine for chronic pain
Warfighter Advance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit built around "The Advance," an intensive seven-day program at Camp Merrick in Maryland that helps veterans and active-duty service members reintegrate into civilian life.
Fully funds stem cell therapy for veterans with service-related injuries
Operation Field Trip scholarships for ketamine-assisted therapy for combat vets/first responders
Connects veterans to psilocybin, ayahuasca, ketamine and ibogaine retreats for PTSD
Connecticut nonprofit outpatient trauma and addiction care for first responders and veterans.
Residential/outpatient behavioral-health treatment (PTSD, substance use) exclusively for IAFF firefighters and EMS
Expands veteran/first-responder access to ketamine-assisted therapy plus advocacy and cohorts
Nonprofit addiction-treatment foundation whose First Responders Addiction Treatment (FRAT) program treats alcohol/drug addiction for police, fire/EMS, and veterans
Healing Heroes scholarships for stem cell therapy for veterans/first responders with chronic pain
Scholarships for ibogaine, 5-MeO-DMT and psilocybin therapy for veterans/first responders
Cycling-based rehab/recovery (formerly Ride 2 Recovery) for veterans and first responders; national HUBs and rides.
Helps post-9/11 veterans and first responders afford HBOT for TBI/PTSD
Inpatient/outpatient treatment for first responders with substance use, PTSD, and co-occurring trauma.
Funds HBOT and MeRT/TMS for Special Operations veterans with TBI/PTS
Financial assistance for ketamine-assisted therapy for those including veterans/first responders
Coalition connecting service members to hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for TBI, concussion and PTSD.
CJ3 Foundation is a Leesburg, Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving wounded and disabled U.S. military service members, veterans, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency/first responders.
Montana ADI-accredited program training service dogs for veterans with invisible wounds.
Wisconsin nonprofit training rescue/donated dogs as service dogs for veterans with PTSD and anxiety.
Behavioral health services, service dogs, and family support for first responders and veterans in the Midwest.
Trains rescue dogs as PTSD and mobility service dogs for veterans, active military, and first responders.
Trains service dogs for veterans and children with autism, plus guide dogs for the blind.
K9s For Warriors, founded in 2011, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the nation's largest provider of trained service dogs to veterans, operating in all 50 states.
Trains service dogs for disabled veterans, first responders, and law enforcement.
Provides professionally trained PTSD service dogs to veterans.
Teaches veterans, first responders, and others to train their own service dogs over a 48-week program.
Patriot PAWS Service Dogs is a nonprofit that provides high-quality trained service dogs to disabled American veterans to help restore their independence.
Provides rescue-based service dogs and clinical services to veteran families at no cost.
Provides service dogs and Canine-Assisted Warrior Therapy for veterans and active-duty with PTSD/TBI/mobility needs.
Matches expertly trained shelter/rescue companion animals with veterans at no cost.
Puppies Behind Bars trains incarcerated individuals to raise service dogs, and through its Dog Tags: Service Dogs for Those Who've Served US program (started in 2006) places these dogs with wounded combat veterans and first…
Trains service dogs for veterans with disabilities and children with autism.
Provides custom-trained mental-health and mobility service dogs to wounded veterans and their families.
Trains service dogs for active-duty, veterans, and first responders with PTSD, plus other disabilities.
Rescues shelter dogs and trains them as psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 veterans.
Provides guide and PTSD service dogs to veterans at no cost.
Train A Dog Save A Warrior (TADSAW) is a nonprofit that trains and certifies Medical Alert Service Dogs to help veterans and others manage the invisible wounds of service and prevent suicide.
Provides psychiatric and mobility service dogs to combat veterans at no cost.
Trains PTSD service dogs for veterans through its Trauma Resiliency Program.
Warrior Canine Connection, based in Boyds, Maryland and accredited by Assistance Dogs International, uses a unique "mission-based trauma recovery" model in which recovering service members help train service dogs for their fellow…
Trains and donates medical service dogs (PTSD, TBI, seizure, mobility) to veterans and first responders; $70 application fee.
Free classes in comedy, writing, acting, music and visual arts for the military community.
Nation's largest equine-assisted/therapeutic riding program; veteran and family services provided at no charge.
Weekend male/female/couples veteran retreats w/ equine, yoga & holistic therapies (KY)
Trauma-conscious yoga at no cost to the full military and first-responder community.
41-day wilderness horsemanship rite-of-passage for combat veterans (MT)
Free 2.5-day residential equine-therapy retreat for veterans and their families (TN)
Free 10-day ranch/horsemanship resilience program in Santa Fe NM for post-9/11 veterans and active military.
The Lone Survivor Foundation provides holistic, therapeutic healing retreats for military service members, veterans, and their families who are coping with post-traumatic stress, mild traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, and military…
Columbia University equine-assisted psychotherapy treating veterans with PTSD.
Nashville nonprofit pairing songwriters with veterans, active-duty, and families to write and record original songs.
Multi-day tactical healing retreats (Brain-Based Healing, equine, yoga) for FL veterans
Our Military Kids is a national nonprofit that funds extracurricular activities for military children so they can stay engaged and supported during a parent's deployment or recovery.
5-day equine-assisted self-exploration retreats for combat PTS/TBI/MST
Board-certified music therapy (Semper Sound/Sounds of Service) for service members, veterans, first responders, families.
Sacred Mountain Retreat Center (SMRC), located in Deadwood, South Dakota, offers cost-free, seven-day healing retreats for those struggling with PTSD or trauma.
Retreats pairing veterans and service members with professional songwriters to turn their stories into songs.
Songwriting and visual-arts programs pairing wounded veterans with pro artists in Nashville.
Free ceramics, glass, woodworking and bronze-casting studio arts for veterans and families (San Diego).
Evidence-based yoga and mindfulness for trauma recovery; classes free to veterans and families.
Free music therapy and lessons for active-duty, veterans, families, law enforcement and first responders (MD/PA).
Multi-day equine horsemanship healing retreats for veterans and first responders (NY)
Wisconsin nonprofit transforming veterans' war stories into songs via creative-arts healing retreats and Story to Song.
Warrior Surf Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based at Folly Beach, South Carolina that supports veterans' mental health and wellness through ocean-based surf therapy.
Trauma-informed yoga and meditation for the military community; free classes since 2011.
Horse Sense of the Carolinas, founded by Shannon Knapp, is an internationally recognized leader in equine-assisted services, but today the horsesenteotc.com site primarily serves equine professionals through training, consulting,…
Colorado equine-assisted therapy with licensed clinicians for military, veterans and first responders.
Freedom Team provides free adaptive running and handcycling for disabled veterans.
AHERO (America's Heroes Enjoying Recreation Outdoors), started in 2010 and run by OIF/OEF Marine Corps and Army veterans, connects veterans and first responders with supportive local communities through outdoor events and social…
American Hero Hunt is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Ohio (with Pennsylvania operations) that gives back to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders through hunting, fishing, camping, and other outdoor adventures.
American Heroes in Action is a nonprofit that provides therapeutic outdoor adventures to combat-wounded veterans and injured firefighters and law enforcement officers.
Arkansas Freedom Fund (AFF) is a nonprofit in Bryant, Arkansas that provides outdoor recreation for veterans and service members to rebuild normalcy and camaraderie.
Archery as recreational therapy for disabled veterans; TX and SC chapters.
Backcountry Veterans is an Idaho-based outdoor nonprofit (founded 2017) that gives veterans quality hunting, fishing, and sporting experiences to foster resilience, provide a healthy outlet, and build community, with particular…
Band of Heroes Outdoors is a veteran-led nonprofit based in Fishertown, Pennsylvania, whose mission is to combat PTSD and veteran suicide through hunting, fishing, and the therapeutic aspects of the outdoors.
The listed .org domain does not resolve; the correct site is battlescarredoutdoors.com. Battle-Scarred Outdoors is an all-volunteer, North Carolina-based 501(c)(3) (Harrisburg/Mt.
501(c)(3) adaptive sports (tennis, archery, wheelchair sports) with free veteran memberships; legacy of 1996 Atlanta Paralympics.
BrothersKeepers is a Fort Worth, Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides experiential retreats and ongoing support offering healing and fellowship for wounded veterans, first responders, and Gold Star families.
Bucks for the Brave is an initiative of the nonprofit Trinity Oaks in partnership with Record Rack deer feed (a Sportsman's Nutrition brand) that honors military veterans and retired first responders by taking them on outdoor hunting…
Camp Corral is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free summer camp experiences for the children of wounded, ill, injured, or fallen military service members.
Camp Hero is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in McKee, Kentucky (with an Arizona chapter) that helps heal wounded veterans and first responders while mentoring future generations.
Camp Hope (camphopeusa.org) is a recreational retreat in Farmington, Missouri, for military veterans wounded in the War on Terror, created by William "Mike" White and his wife Galia as a tribute to their son Christopher, who was…
Free 3-4 day outdoor retreats (hiking, kayaking, skiing) plus peer counseling for service members, veterans, first responders, families (Gilford, NH).
Camp Valor Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to ill, injured, and wounded disabled veterans and their families. Its Warrior Outdoor Excursions bring veterans together for fishing, hunting, archery, 4-wheeling, and campfire…
Operation Rebound is a program of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) that helps veterans, service members, and first responders with permanent physical disabilities reclaim strength, purpose, and community through adaptive…
Disabled Veterans Outdoors (DVO) is a 501(c)(3) veterans charity in southeastern Ohio, run entirely by unpaid volunteers, that provides free outdoor recreational programs for disabled veterans.
FOCUS (Families OverComing Under Stress) is an evidence-based family resilience program developed at UCLA's Semel Institute to help military couples and families cope with the stresses of service, deployment, and trauma.
Florida nonprofit hosting no-cost fishing and hunting experiences for injured service members.
Freedom Hunters is a national 501(c)(3) military outreach nonprofit that honors active-duty service members, veterans, and military families through outdoor adventures such as hunting and fishing trips.
Year-round outdoor adventure and mentorship programs for surviving youth of those who died in the line of duty.
Hands of a Sportsman Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Salisbury, North Carolina (EIN 81-1174987), started in 2023 by Colton Whitaker, that helps people facing challenges — physical, emotional, financial, or circumstantial —…
The helpingheroeshunt.org domain belongs to Heroes Ranch, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 83-3266891) on 450+ acres about 90 minutes east of Dallas, Texas.
Hero Hunt, Inc. is a veteran and first-responder nonprofit built around the idea that "It's Not About The Hunt, It's About the Healing," using guided hunting events as therapeutic, connection-building experiences.
Hero Hunts Foundation is a Delaware-based nonprofit, established in 2016, whose mission is to recognize those who have served and sacrificed by giving them the opportunity to reconnect with the outdoors through hunting experiences.
Hero Miles is a Fisher House Foundation program that converts donated frequent-flyer miles from individuals and partner airlines into free round-trip airline tickets for the military community.
Free fair-chase deer, turkey and waterfowl hunts for veterans (Waupun, WI).
Archery events and outdoor community for veterans, active military and first responders (WI).
Outdoor adventure trips (fishing, hunts, hikes) for military, veterans, and first responders
Multi-day hunting/fishing healing events and family camps for combat-injured veterans (PA).
Hunts for the Brave is a nonprofit operating as a division of Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife, dedicated to giving back to community "Heroes" through outdoor hunting experiences meant to help them manage challenges and create lasting…
Adaptive golf taught by PGA/LPGA pros for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans.
New England Adventures (NEA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has operated for over a decade, providing all-expense-paid outdoor adventures to veterans, active service members, and their immediate families throughout New England.
All-expenses hunting & fishing adventures for combat-wounded Purple Heart recipients nationwide.
Multi-day backcountry expeditions and basecamp adventures for veterans with disabilities
NPLB Outdoors ("No Purple Left Behind") is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds lasting relationships with wounded, injured, and ill veterans and their families through outdoor recreation.
OATH Inc. is a faith-based Texas nonprofit that uses outdoor activities centered on faith, family, and community to improve the quality of life of eligible "Heroes," meaning veterans and service members.
Surf therapy sharing the
Operation Catching Freedom is a veteran-focused nonprofit that hosts fishing events for veterans, including its Operation Bass, Operation Salmon, and Operation Walleye outings.
No/low-cost hunting, fishing and camping trips for veterans and first responders.
Operation Reboot Outdoors Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Turner, Maine, focused on getting veterans, law enforcement officers, and service members out of the house and into nature for healing through hunting, fishing, and…
Ocean/surf therapy for injured service members and veterans with PTSD (Avila Beach, CA).
60+ free year-round adaptive sports including handcycling and the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
Patriot Hunts is a Fayetteville, North Carolina nonprofit founded by Ken Barnard to provide outdoor adventures as a form of therapy and gratitude for those who served and sacrificed.
Patriot Outdoors Hunting is a veteran-focused outdoor organization based in Defiance, Ohio, that invites veterans to take part in hunting and outdoor experiences.
ADA-accessible fly fishing, bass, deer/turkey/hog hunts and retreats for injured vets, first responders and caregivers.
Texas nonprofit offering hunting, fishing and outdoor experiences for veterans, active duty and first responders.
Peterson Outdoors Ministries (POM) is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2006 that provides outdoor recreational therapy for veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and youth and adults with disabilities or…
Free adaptive golf clinics and community programs for combat-disabled veterans and military families.
The org is legitimately veteran-relevant. "Reainc" is the Resource Exchange Association (REA), a veteran-managed 501(c)(3) in Graham/Burlington, NC that began in 1984 under the slogan "People Helping People, Help People." Since 2012…
Free saltwater and freshwater fishing experiences for all military veterans, based in Massachusetts.
SAVAW ("Serving All Veterans, All Wars") is the veteran program of the LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve, a nonprofit on several hundred acres of remote woods in Oswayo, Pennsylvania (about 15 miles north of Coudersport).
Free skiing/snowboarding for veterans, first responders and families; multiple chapters.
Guided outdoor trips (hikes, rafting, camping) for veterans, active-duty, and military families
Superior Outdoor Supply is a family-owned hunting-equipment company (deer blinds, tree stands, towers, and the Mancini 360) that runs a "Hunts for Heroes" giveaway/appreciation program as a community give-back to veterans.
TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, is a national nonprofit that provides compassionate care and grief support to anyone mourning the death of a military loved one, regardless of the relationship to the deceased or how…
Team River Runner is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives veterans and their families health, healing, community, and purpose through adaptive paddle sports such as kayaking.
Team Red, White & Blue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that enriches veterans' lives by building community through health, wellness, and physical activity.
The Terk Foundation is a nonprofit supporting wounded, ill, or injured post-9/11 combat veterans through community-based outdoor events that promote healing and fellowship.
Texas Hero Hunts, run by Don Richards, sponsors a deliberately small number of hunts each year so the organizers can be personally involved in every one.
The Fallen Outdoors is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2009 that connects veterans of all generations and branches, active-duty service members, and Gold Star families to outdoor experiences, with special emphasis on those…
Curriculum-based surf therapy for military veterans, week-long and 5-week programs (Santa Rosa Beach, FL).
Survivor Expeditions and character programs for families of the fallen and veterans.
All-expenses-paid hunting and fishing trips for veterans, active duty, Gold Star families and first responders.
The VA Caregiver Support Program is a Department of Veterans Affairs benefit that provides clinical services, education, and resources to family and other caregivers of eligible veterans.
Year-round adaptive skiing, cycling and paddling; Veteran Ventures programs at no cost.
Vet Healing Adventures is a nonprofit that gives back by providing outdoor adventures for disabled veterans, using nature and recreation as a path to healing and community.
Free Caribbean scuba certification for Purple Heart recipients and Gold Star families (
Fly fishing and nature-based healing programs for post-9/11 combat veterans and loved ones in Montana.
All-volunteer SC group running deer/hog/turkey hunts and offshore/freshwater fishing for wounded vets and first responders.
Warriors Weekend is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports U.S. military veterans, especially those wounded in the Global War on Terrorism, through outdoor fellowship and "water therapy." Its signature event is a large…
The WAVES Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Temecula, California that shares the therapeutic benefits of water with veterans through scuba diving.
Wings Up Outdoors is a combat-veteran-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Cadiz, Kentucky, with the mission of "serving our heroes and Gold Star children" by leading outdoor adventures.
Wishes for Warriors is a veteran-run, volunteer-operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is helping combat-wounded veterans return to their outdoor passions after a life-altering injury.
Complimentary guided waterfowl hunts for active, retired, medically separated and Purple Heart veterans.
Funds hunting and fishing trips and a no-charge retreat farm for Wisconsin wounded/disabled veterans.
Active Heroes is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening military families and reducing veteran suicide through healing programs, community, and outdoor sanctuary spaces.
National adaptive cycling, skiing, kayaking, climbing and watersports for disabled vets and families regardless of economic status.
Ohio 501(c)(3) with Warrior Sports for Veterans: adaptive cycling, kayaking and skiing plus veteran adventure weekends.
National adaptive sports network (formerly Disabled Sports USA) with Warfighter programs, ski spectacular and wheelchair football league.
Over the Edge Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects veterans and active-duty service members with one another through hunting, fishing, and bowfishing trips and community events aimed at healing and camaraderie.
Adaptive skiing/snowboarding plus summer waterskiing and cycling with a dedicated veteran program (Move United affiliate).
Extreme-outdoor expeditions (mountaineering, climbing, kiteboarding) for service members and veterans.
Rock/ice climbing, mountain biking, and outdoor leadership trips for veterans (Salida, CO).
Wilderness backpacking and bushcraft expeditions for veterans and spouses.
Christ-centered moral-injury healing via Warrior's Refuge retreats and peer support circles for vets and first responders.
All-expenses-paid battlefield-return trips for WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans
Free recreational and multi-day adventure programs for injured veterans and their families
501c3 offering expense-free 3-day educational trauma-recovery retreats for active/retired first responders (incl. dispatchers) and their partners
"Military Support Retreat" is the name of the flagship program run by GratitudeAmerica, and the original standalone domain is no longer active.
Free multi-day veteran retreats incl couples, MST, and LGBTQ+ tracks (The Starfish Foundation)
Flies WWII/Korea/Vietnam & terminally-ill veterans to Washington DC war memorials free via 125+ regional hubs
Free peer-led 5-day men's/women's/marriage warrior retreats at ranches nationwide
Therapeutic retreats and mental-health support for Special Operations service members and their families.
Free multi-day retreats for veterans and families, incl dedicated women-veteran retreats (MA)
Project Sanctuary hosts multi-day therapeutic retreats designed to help military and veteran families reconnect, strengthen communication, and rebuild cohesion after the strains of service.
Camp Hope residential program, peer mentoring and warrior support groups for combat veterans with PTSD.
72-hour cohort-based healing program addressing complex PTS for veterans, military and first responders
Peer support, retreats, and community for young military widows and survivors.
Five-day Revenant Journey PTSD healing program plus free therapy for veterans and first responders (Olathe, KS)
Operation Proper Exit battlefield-return trips returning wounded veterans to where they served
Moral-injury retreats for veterans and partners, backed by suicide-prevention grant funding.
Warrior Beach Retreat is a Florida-based nonprofit that provides wounded, ill, and injured veterans and their spouses with a week-long stay in Panama City Beach centered on rest, camaraderie, and celebration, including a community…
Mental health support, mentorship, and wellness retreats for women veterans.
Free 3-day/2-night mindfulness & resiliency retreat for women veterans (FL)
Peer-support communities (Fire Wife Sisterhood, Honor Guard), marriage programs, and couples retreats strengthening fire-service marriages and families
6-day residential West Coast Post-trauma Retreat for first responders with PTSI
Wilderness wellness retreats plus peer mental-health support for EMS/fire/law enforcement (MT).
Clinically-driven quarterly marriage/family therapy retreats and spouse peer-support training for police and firefighters (North Texas)
OXYGEN weekend couples retreats and relationship curriculum for first responders and their significant others, nationwide
Building Homes for Heroes is a nonprofit that builds or modifies homes and gifts them mortgage-free to veterans injured while serving after 9/11, as well as to Gold Star families and, in some cases, first responders.
Chappy's Outdoors is a faith-based veterans nonprofit headquartered in Louisburg, North Carolina, whose mission is to conduct hunting and fishing trips for the nation's wounded veterans to support physical, emotional, and spiritual…
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting the military and veteran caregivers, families, and survivors who care for wounded, ill, or injured service members and veterans.
Emergency Hardship Grants up to $2,500 for first responders covering rent/mortgage, utilities, childcare, and medical needs
Repair Corps provides critical home repairs and accessibility modifications to veteran homeowners
Helping a Hero is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2006 to support U.S. military personnel severely injured in the war on terror.
Homes for Heroes is a nationwide real-estate savings program, not a home-donation charity. It connects firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, military members and veterans, healthcare workers, and teachers with a network of affiliated…
Homes For Our Troops is a nonprofit, based in Taunton, Massachusetts, that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for the most severely injured post-9/11 veterans, helping them rebuild their lives with greater independence.
Heroes Home Repair Grant provides free health-and-safety home repairs for active-duty and veteran homeowners
Free home repairs and safety modifications for military and public-safety (first responder) veterans and surviving spouses
Builds and remodels mortgage-free wheelchair-accessible adapted homes for combat-wounded veterans
Housing, case management & supportive services across CA/AZ/NV (formerly Vietnam Veterans of California)
National advocacy network + homeless-veteran referral helpline (877-424-3838) connecting vets to housing/supportive services
Mortgage-free homes and home modifications for veterans, first responders, and surviving military spouses.
Emergency financial assistance (rent/mortgage, utilities, vehicle, groceries) for active-duty, first responders, and Gold Star families, paid to vendors
Operation SEAs the Day is a community-based volunteer nonprofit, founded in 2013 by Bethany Beach, Delaware residents, that hosts an annual "Warrior Family Beach Week" for veterans recovering from service-connected injuries and their…
Builds and donates permanent tiny homes for veterans facing housing instability
PWF stands for the Patriot Warrior Foundation, a nonprofit that honors those who served by organizing outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and target-shooting events.
Veterans at Home delivers no-cost home repairs and accessibility modifications so vets can safely age in place
500+ units of permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless Bay Area veterans with wraparound services
Immediate financial support plus mortgage/auto/debt payoff for families of fallen and seriously injured Texas police and firefighters
Homeless Veteran Program: Veterans Villages providing permanent housing + national case-management network
SSVF, permanent supportive housing and homeless drop-in center serving Greater Philadelphia/DE/NJ
Warrior Sailing (a maritime education and outreach program supported by the USMMA Sailing Foundation) introduces wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans to sailing and basic sailboat racing.
Crossroads program provides no-cost lodging, rental cars & furnished apartments for wounded service members and families at Walter Reed
Housing programs incl. up to $30k down-payment grants, rental stipends, and recruit housing for firefighters and EMTs
Guiding Eyes Outdoors, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in North Carolina that pairs experienced volunteer guides with participants for mentored outdoor experiences, including whitetail deer, turkey, and waterfowl hunts and…
Able Flight is an aviation nonprofit (now based at Southern Illinois University) that changes lives through the challenge and freedom of flight by helping people with physical disabilities, including wounded and disabled veterans,…
Need-based Hap Arnold Education Grants ($2,000-$5,000) and merit scholarships for Air/Space Force dependents and spouses
The American Legion is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, chartered by Congress in 1919 after World War I.
$4,000 scholarships for veterans, active duty, spouses, and descendants (AMVETS National Service Foundation)
College scholarships for dependents and spouses of the Navy surface fleet
MG James Ursano and spouse education scholarships for Army children and spouses
Line-of-duty-death response, survivor scholarships, and peer support for Washington law enforcement families.
College/trade-school scholarships and educational financial assistance for children who lost a military parent in the line of duty.
Immediate financial aid, injury/death benefits, scholarships and wellness support for Arizona police, fire and survivor families
Financial assistance, scholarships, and emergency funds for Illinois line-of-duty survivor families.
Grief counseling, retreats, and scholarships for families of fallen law enforcement officers via 50+ chapters
College scholarships (up to $16,000) for children and spouses of Navy submarine force members
Folds of Honor is a 501(c)(3) foundation that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled military service members and, more recently, first responders.
Freedom Alliance is a longstanding military-support charity (over 36 years) dedicated to helping wounded service members, combat veterans, and military families under the banner "Healing the Wounds of War." Its programs include a…
The HD Hogan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Aurora, Nebraska (EIN 46-1562793) that, through its "HD Hunts" program, builds one-of-a-kind hunting experiences for Gold Star families, combat veterans, and disabled veterans.
U.S. Chamber Foundation program: hiring events, 12-week fellowships, Skilled Trades Academy, and military spouse career resources
Hope for the Warriors is a national nonprofit, founded in 2006, dedicated to restoring a sense of self, family, and hope for post-9/11 service members, veterans, and military families.
Disaster relief fund, burn-survivor aid, and the Howie McClennan scholarship for children of fallen fire fighters
Education scholarships for children of fallen Marines and federal law enforcement agents.
Nation's oldest/largest need-based scholarships for children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen
Interest-free education loans and grants for children and spouses of military members
Survivor support, grief camps, and scholarships for families of firefighters killed in the line of duty
Military spouse scholarships funding education, certifications, and career training
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), founded in 1904, is a nonprofit that helps sailors, Marines, and their families meet financial emergencies and build long-term financial stability.
Debt-free college scholarships for children of the fallen and severely wounded post-9/11 service members.
Onward to Opportunity (O2O) is a free career-training program run by Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF).
Operation Second Chance is a nonprofit that has served wounded, injured, and ill veterans and active-duty service members for two decades.
Tillman Scholars academic scholarships plus leadership development for veterans, service members, and spouses
Rush University center offering no-cost PTSD care including a 2-week intensive outpatient program.
Sentinels of Freedom is a scholarship foundation supporting severely wounded and injured post-9/11 veterans as they pursue education and rebuild civilian lives.
Soldier's Best Friend is an Arizona-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Peoria that pairs U.S. military veterans with service or therapeutic companion dogs, most rescued from Arizona shelters, so the program helps both veterans and homeless…
Cradle-to-career college scholarships and educational counseling for children of fallen special operations personnel
National higher-ed advocacy plus merit scholarships and career/advising hub for student veterans
Free help and legal advocacy on GI Bill benefits, school disputes, and VA education complaints for military-connected students.
Free job placement, self-paced credentialing and recruiter connections for veterans and military spouses
Business accelerator with LaunchPoint, Warrior Academy/University, mentorship and no-strings pitch funding for veteran and military-family founders
Free academic boot camps preparing enlisted veterans to succeed in higher education
The Adaptive Sports Center, based in Crested Butte, Colorado, enriches the lives of people with disabilities through exceptional outdoor adventures under its "Adventure Without Boundaries" mission.
Immersive coding bootcamp (fullstack, AI cloud/DevOps) for veterans, spouses and active duty
501c3 supporting women in 911 dispatch with sponsored PTSD therapy, wellness academies/retreats, and professional training
24/7 behavioral-health counseling, peer support and a POST-approved peer-support academy for responder agencies.
Higher Ground USA is a Ketchum, Idaho-based 501(c)(3) with over 25 years of experience providing adaptive recreation and recreational therapy.
Colorado adaptive skiing and outdoor sports with weekly Military Appreciation programs and scholarships.
Shades of Green is an Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) resort operated by the U.S. Army, located on Walt Disney World property in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Retreats to heal the moral/soul wounds of war with veteran-civilian community; scholarships available.
16-week CNC machining and welding training earning nationally recognized manufacturing credentials
Blue Star Families is a nonprofit founded in 2009 that strengthens military and veteran families by connecting them to their communities and giving them a voice in policy.
Transitional & supportive housing (Vets Place Central) with wraparound services across Wisconsin
Free multi-day entrepreneurship education, mentorship, and pitch competitions for veteran founders (acquired by DAV)
DAV-affiliated veteran job board plus 100+ annual career fairs connecting job seekers to employers
Living-business-school fellowship (bakery + curriculum + mentorship) for veterans, military spouses, and caregivers in Washington, DC
Enduring Gratitude is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Snow Camp, North Carolina that honors service members by hosting annual pheasant-hunting and sporting-clays events.
Transitional housing (H.O.M.E.) and emergency financial aid for homeless women veterans and their children nationwide
Childcare assistance, emergency aid, and career support for women veterans and their children.
Relationship-driven career-transition course pairing veterans/spouses with employer mentors
Freedom For Patriots is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 in Menominee, Michigan, that uses therapeutic recreation to help active-duty military members and veterans heal, connect, and thrive regardless of…
Hickory Hills Veterans Lodge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Green City, Missouri that serves as a healing home and retreat center for veterans, active-duty members, and law enforcement personnel.
Free 1:1 career coaching, resume help, job board and mentorship; 120,000+ confirmed placements
Huts for Vets, founded in Aspen, Colorado in 2013, offers wilderness therapy retreats for U.S. veterans and active-duty service members at no cost to participants.
Connects military and veteran families to resources on finances, housing, employment, and food security.
Military Warriors Support Foundation, founded in 2007 and based in San Antonio, helps combat-wounded veterans and Gold Star families transition to civilian life.
Transitional/emergency housing, rapid re-housing (SSVF) & permanent supportive housing across Los Angeles County
1:1 employment coordination placing enlisted veterans into energy, construction and healthcare careers
Nodens Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering a specialized bowhunting and therapy program for transitioning Special Operations and Intelligence Community veterans.
Financial grants helping GWOT-injured service members/civilians and families transition to financial self-sufficiency
Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit whose housing programs help military families and veterans achieve stable, long-term footing after service.
Operation Phoenix Outdoors is a veteran-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Clovis, New Mexico, that takes military members, veterans, first responders, and their families on hunting and fishing trips in New Mexico.
Transitional housing plus SSVF rapid re-housing and prevention across Middle & West Tennessee
Free, equity-free incubator and accelerator giving veteran and military-spouse founders mentorship, startup capital, and investor networks
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is a national nonprofit, founded in 2005 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, that supports the physical and emotional recovery of disabled and traumatized veterans and active-duty service members…
PsychArmor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free online education about military culture and how to support veterans and their families.
Purple Heart Homes is a nonprofit founded by two combat-wounded veterans and based in Statesville, NC, that helps service-connected disabled and senior veterans of all eras stay safely in their homes.
Semper Fi & America's Fund is a highly rated nonprofit that cares for critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families across all branches of the armed forces.
Emergency, transitional & permanent supportive housing for homeless vets across MA/NY/NJ/PA, incl. dedicated women's program
Free nationwide career-transition help: resumes, mock interviews, job search, salary negotiation, LinkedIn
Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian aid organization (501(c)(3)) that unites the skills and experience of military veterans with first responders to provide disaster response and long-term recovery.
1:1 transition assistance and employer workshops for veterans and military spouses
Service2CEO no-cost accredited entrepreneurial training for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses
USA Cares is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Louisville, KY (with a Texas office) that provides emergency financial assistance and career support to veterans and military families in crisis.
Formerly known as Charlotte Bridge Home, Veterans Bridge Home is a nonprofit that connects service members, veterans, and their families to the community and to the services they need to thrive.
New England's largest provider; emergency, transitional & long-term housing plus job training and case management
Emergency, transitional & permanent housing (Richards House, Otto's Phoenix House, Liberty Landing) in Rochester NY
Transitional & permanent supportive housing, treatment and annual Stand Down for homeless San Diego vets
Vetforce (Salesforce Military) is a free, self-paced online training program that helps the military community build in-demand tech skills and earn Salesforce certifications.
Online MBA-style business-growth training for veteran and service-disabled-veteran small-business owners and their families
Tech education, certification and job placement plus entrepreneurship; 20+ local chapters
Free online cohort programs (Veterans Business Accelerator, Pass The Guidon) helping transitioning veterans start, buy, or run businesses
Warrior Expeditions is a nonprofit founded by combat veteran Sean Gobin that helps veterans transition from their wartime experiences through long-distance outdoor expeditions.
Peer-support and resilience programs helping first responders recover from job-related trauma
Coaching and placement into 5G/telecom, data-center and drone workforce careers
Transitional housing homes with case management for veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Wounded Warriors Family Support is a veteran-founded, veteran-run 501(c)(3) that supports the families of service members who were wounded, injured, or killed in combat operations.
Four Branches Bourbon is a veteran-owned craft spirits company, founded by four military veterans—one each from the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force (Mike Trott, Rick Franco, RJ Casey, and Harold Underdown)—which is the meaning…
Certifies veteran/service-disabled business enterprises and connects them to corporate contracting and education
Free year-long 1:1 mentorship with professionals from 2,250+ companies; active-duty spouse track
Congressionally chartered support community for mothers who lost a son or daughter in military service.
Financial assistance to families of NYC police, firefighters, Port Authority police, and EMS killed in the line of duty
Louisiana 501(c)(3) providing support after line-of-duty injury, loss, and trauma for first responders/families
Benevolent-fund aid, SAVE program, and line-of-duty survivor support for California firefighters.
Disaster Relief Fund issuing emergency financial grants and supply kits to veterans hit by natural disasters
Grants final dream trips (memorials, family travel) to terminally-ill veterans and service members
Direct financial assistance and trained mentors for firefighters/EMS diagnosed with occupational cancer
Emergency relief grants, equipment, and direct aid to families of fallen first responders
Support and benefits advocacy for surviving spouses of service members who died on active duty or from service-connected causes.
Casualty support and emergency financial assistance for Special Forces soldiers, families, and Gold Star survivors
Rapid financial assistance and lifelong survivor support for families of fallen Massachusetts police officers and firefighters
Kentucky Wounded Heroes is a Kentucky-based support organization for injured and disabled military veterans and first responders.
Kids Bowl Free is a nationwide summer program, running since 2007, that gives registered children two free bowling games every day throughout the summer at participating bowling centers across the U.S., Canada, and on U.S.
Mentorship, education, and leadership programs for military spouses.
Honors EMS providers who died in the line of duty and funds families to attend the annual Weekend of Honor
Disaster response (DART), family readiness, and the National Peace Officers' Memorial supporting survivors
Immediate warrior & family support incl. tragedy/emergency assistance requests for the Naval Special Warfare community
Free app connecting service members, veterans, families, and caregivers to trained peer-support
Advocacy and navigation support helping caregivers of wounded veterans access VA caregiver benefits (PCAFC).
Emotional, tangible and financial assistance for injured, ill or traumatized St. Louis-area first responders after other resources are exhausted</result>
Advocacy, community, and support programs for servicewomen and women veterans.
Soldiers' Angels is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose motto is "May no soldier go unloved, walk alone, be forgotten." Through a large volunteer base it provides care packages and letters to deployed troops, plus food assistance, VA…
Emergency $5k plus ongoing financial and PSOB-claim support for line-of-duty survivor families in KY/IN/MO.
Comfort kits and educational programs supporting military children through deployment, injury, and grief.
The Mission Continues is a veteran-focused nonprofit that empowers veterans to find new purpose through community service, deploying them on volunteer service platoons and local projects that improve under-resourced neighborhoods.
Vet Tix, the Veteran Tickets Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free tickets to sporting events, concerts, performing arts, and family entertainment to the military community, having distributed roughly 39 million…
Financial Assistance for Service Members grants up to $2,500 (a grant, not a loan) for military families facing deployment-related or service-related hardship.</result>
Running community honoring the fallen and supporting Gold Star and surviving families.
Grants wishes including family vacations and trips for active-duty military families
Free legal representation on VA benefits, discharge upgrades, and civil matters for low-income CT veterans.
Searchable directory to connect veterans with qualified accredited advocates and attorneys for VA appeals.
Lifeline for Vets hotline (888-777-4443) with benefits navigation, service-officer referrals, and crisis referral.
Lawyers Serving Warriors pro bono program: free legal help for discharge upgrades, medical retirement, and appeals.
Operation Heal Our Patriots is a ministry of Samaritan's Purse that provides week-long, faith-based marriage retreats for military couples affected by the wounds of war.
Free attorney representation for CAVC appeals, discharge upgrades, and benefits denials.
Pro bono VA benefits, discharge upgrade, and family/housing legal clinics for low-income Southern California veterans.
Emergency food assistance & financial hardship relief for junior-enlisted (E1-E6) military families
Programs under this "free canes for veterans" umbrella provide handcrafted, personalized wooden canes and walking sticks to veterans who need mobility support, at no cost.
Emergency relief & tragedy assistance giving Coast Guard families immediate support after disaster, loss or hardship
Interest-free loans and grants for Coast Guard members, retirees, and families for emergencies and day-to-day needs
Direct aid to fire and disaster victims and support for firefighter families and departments
No-cost mobile peer-support system (by nonprofit UCF RESTORES) linking 911 dispatchers and families to trained peers and dispatch-culture clinicians
Grace for Vets is a nonprofit founded in 2004 by U.S. Army veteran and car-wash operator Mike Mountz to honor those who have served.
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The Quilts of Valor Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, based in Winterset, Iowa, and founded in 2003 by Catherine Roberts while her son was deployed in Iraq.
Boulder Crest Foundation is a nonprofit built around the science of Posttraumatic Growth, and Warrior PATHH (Progressive and Alternative Training for Helping Heroes) is its signature program.
Stress-injury resilience training, incident-support tools, and clinician network for first responders.
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