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Employer Spotlight: Wounded Warrior Project®

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WWP logo_bw_(R)_300dpiMany people go into the nonprofit sector because they want to feel like the work they do every day is making a difference in someone’s life. The people who work at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) want to make a difference in the lives of the men and women who return home from combat injured either physically or mentally, and through their many education and outreach programs, they are doing just that. Think you want to work for Wounded Warrior Project®, but want to learn more about what they do? Pete Cataldo, Public Relations Specialist at WWP, answered some of my questions about their programs and events.

The mission of Wounded Warrior Project® is “to honor and empower Wounded Warriors”. This means that their goal is “to foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of Wounded Warriors in our nation’s history.” Founded to help soldiers after September 11, 2001, WWP’s aim is to give aid to anyone who served or serves the country and is wounded. Their definition of wounded is covers the gamut of things that can impact soldiers, including physical wounds and injuries, mental wounds and injuries, and illnesses. Their hope is that these soldiers return home, recover from their wounds, and readjust to civilian life as smoothly as possible through the support of their programs.

Wounded Warrior Project® runs several programs throughout the year that are specifically designed to address the challenges faced by soldiers injured in combat. Several of their programs, including TRACK and Transition Training Academy ™ (TTA), help soldiers get the education and training they need to have a smooth transition to civilian life. The TRACK program does this by including more than just traditional educational subjects in their classes, focusing on improving every aspect of the person’s well-being. WWP also runs programs that address mental injuries, like PTSD. Project Odyssey helps soldiers overcoming PTSD get the skills they need to be successful in transitioning to civilian life.

Soldier Ride New YorkOne special event that WWP holds that helps soldiers come together and feel empowered is Soldier Ride. These four day bike rides are held in different locations around the country each year and this April Washington DC will play host from the 16th – 21st. This event is so much more than just a bike ride, bringing together soldiers with all types of injuries by encouraging the use to adaptive bikes and traditional bikes side by side. These Wounded Warriors literally and figuratively support each other throughout the event and leave with an overwhelming feeling on camaraderie and strength in their abilities. The April event will be shared live across WWP’s social media sites. To find out more about Soldier Ride, visit the event website.

If Wounded Warrior Project® sounds like the kind of organization you would like to be involved with, be sure to look at all the ways that you can support them. There are opportunities that range from hosting an event to volunteering with existing programs.

More information about WWP and their programs can be found on their website.


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