Today is Veteran's Day, and the traditional parades and ceremonies are a great way to celebrate the veterans of our armed forces. However, many veterans who have returned from tours of duty are still suffering from physical and psychological wounds that can take a lot of time and money to treat. The Wounded Warrior Project takes as part of its mission:
- To raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members.
- To help injured service members aid and assist each other.
- To provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members.
The physical support is important, but as a 2012 New York Times article reported, the emotional and psychological support is every bit as crucial, since for every soldier killed in war, about 25 veterans take their own lives.
The organization not only provides a support system and helps provide for physical needs, it also helps veterans with job training and in securing jobs. You can help by giving financial donations, by participating in one of their 8K runs and hundreds of other sports events throughout the country, or by shopping with affiliate companies.
For more information about the program and how to help, check out their website, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
This charity meets all of the qualifications for the Wise Giving Alliance Seal from the Better Business Bureau.
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