COMMUNITY PARTNERS

TRANSITION FROM SERVICE RESOURCES

  • 51 Vets connects transitioning and transitioned veterans from elite military communities with leading business professionals.

  • ACT Now Education offers over 40,000 free resources and a wide range of services, including certifications, employment assistance, and educational resources.

  • COMMIT Foundation provides personalized coaching, resources, and guidance as Veterans take their next steps.

  • Donovan and Bank Foundation offers one-on-one counseling, transition workshops, leadership seminars, and financial literacy through the JANUS transition program.

  • Elite Meet facilitates events and provides forums for interaction between their members and corporate partners.

  • FourBlock prepares returning service members and military spouses to successfully transition to meaningful new civilian careers.

  • Freedom & Whiskey Foundation assists transitioning SOF veterans through education advancement, professional networking and entrepreneurial support, and/or direct employment with Freedom & Whiskey.

  • GallantFew offers veterans an opportunity to thrive with the 3Cs: Connecting, Coaching, & Counseling.

  • Military Assistance Foundation helps Special Operations active duty members and veterans gain acceptance to undergrad and grad school programs.

  • Mission43 helps military members and spouses succeed in Idaho through the pillars of education, employment, and engagement.

  • Operation New Uniform delivers individualized coaching, networking opportunities, and lifelong support to ensure Veterans and Military Spouses achieve financial stability and professional fulfillment through their free Career Readiness Program.

  • Sentinels of Freedom supports veterans with a well-rounded, all-encompassing program catered to their specific needs for up to four years while they pursue their education.

  • Service to School provides free college and grad school application counseling to military veterans and servicemembers.

  • Smart with a Heart offers Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test prep and admissions advice.

  • Special Operators Transition Foundation provides coaching and business connectivity to help our SOTF Fellows identify, prepare, and execute their transition plan.

  • Still Serving Veterans helps clients create civilian-friendly resumes and LinkedIn profiles and offers mock interviews and salary negotiation skills.  They ensure Veterans secure the VA benefits they are entitled to receive.

  • The Honor Foundation is a career transition program for U.S. Special Operations Forces that effectively translates their elite military service to the private sector and helps create the next generation of corporate and community leaders.

  • The Warrior Alliance is a personalized network in Georgia that connects Warriors with the customized resources they need to navigate civilian life.

  • Upstate Warrior Solution offers several services, including career services, entrepreneurship, healthcare, housing, justice-involvement & legal, mental & behavioral health, recreation, spiritual support, therapeutic art, VA benefits, and more.

  • Veterans Business Project guides Veterans with a hands-on, personal approach to becoming successful business owners.

  • Veterans In Fire provides mentoring, training, and professional guidance into the fire industry.

  • Veterans Navigation Networks facilitates a smooth transition from military service to civilian life through job placement, physical and mental health, providing additional services, and creating a network of support.

  • Warrior Rising repurposes your skills and experience for use in the private sector and helps veterans become the next great American business owner.

  • Warrior-Scholar Project hosts intensive, one-week academic boot camps in three areas: college readiness, STEM, and business.

SCHOLARSHIPS, CERTIFICATES, & JOB AND INTERNSHIP SEARCH

  • Forged by Valor equips Veterans and individuals seeking career transitions with the technical skills and industry knowledge needed to thrive in the rewarding field of welding and fabrication.

  • The Gold Star Peak, Inc. Remembrance Scholarship Fund is dedicated to Gold Star Family Members and Veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

  • Gratitude Initiative provides essential education programs and scholarships to help military and law-enforcement children succeed in college, career, and life.

  • The Hardrock Charlie Foundation established the PFC James W. Markwell Ranger Scholarship to support current or former 75th Ranger Regiment soldiers, their spouses, or their direct descendants who pursue accredited studies in medicine, nursing, physical therapy, veterinary science, or other healing professions.

  • Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) connects the military community—service members, military spouses, and veterans—with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce.

  • The National Ranger Memorial Foundation offers Undergraduate and Graduate School Merit Scholarships to full-time students pursuing degrees at accredited colleges, universities, graduate schools/vocational, or technical institutions.

  • North Carolina For Military Employment connects directly to NC employers through their Career Connection 365 Employment Exchange.

  • Operation Double Eagle participants graduate with an accredited college certification and are job-ready for careers in turfgrass, irrigation, landscaping, mechanical, and operations.

  • Patriot Foundation provides post-secondary educational scholarships to the children and spouses of service men and women who have been killed, wounded, injured, or who became seriously ill while serving our nation.

  • The Rangers Scholarship Fund (RSF) is established to award merit-based scholarships to eligible Dependent Family Members of a Current or Veteran Ranger of the 75th Ranger Regiment.

  • SOF to SOM supports SOF Service Members and Veterans in their journey to medical school. Scholars will receive third-party MCAT prep material, mentorship, and assistance applying to medical school.

  • Soldiers To Sidelines provides training and opportunities for all branches of the military to be excellent coaches in various sports so they will inspire, motivate, and encourage athletes.

  • The Special Operations Fund provides educational benefits and scholarships for family members of those who were killed in action or killed in training while serving with various joint special mission units.

  • The Five Foundation empowers Rangers through financial grants, college scholarships, and leadership mentorship, supporting their pursuit of higher education and career success.

  • The Unit Scholarship Fund honors the service and the sacrifices of our Fallen Special Operations Soldiers by awarding merit based post-secondary educational memorial scholarships to the Daughters, Sons, and Spouses of America’s most elite Fighting Force.

  • The U.S. Army Ranger Association offers undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in the USARA Michael B. Ranger Legacy Scholarship Program. 

  • The U.S. Mountain Ranger Association offers a Student Scholarship Program that recognizes excellence in academics, leadership, service to the community, and patriotism of children and grandchildren of USMRA members.

  • VetCoin Foundation gives grants to veteran-owned start-ups and provides more market presence for Veteran-Owned Businesses and Veteran-Oriented Non-Profits.

  • Veterans ASCEND uses an AI-Powered Matching Skills Program to match you to employment opportunities based on the skills that you have and would like to use in your next career.

CONFERENCES & EDUCATION

  • The Global SOF Foundation aims to build and grow an international special operations network to advance SOF capabilities and partnerships to confront global and networked threats.

  • Our Heroes Fund provides educational and training activities that enhance professional proficiency while honoring and advancing the service and sacrifice of first responders.

  • Service to School provides free college and grad school application counseling to military veterans and servicemembers.

  • Smart with a Heart offers Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test prep and admissions advice.

  • SOF Network’s Pipeline Program mentors SOF veterans and/or their spouses as they embark on pursuing a graduate or postgraduate clinical mental health degree.

  • Within Thin Lines serves the men and women of our Military, First Responder, and Public Service communities and their families through realistic training, valuable education, and peer understanding.

HEALTH & HUMAN PERFORMANCE

  • Boulder Crest Foundation uses the science of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) to help participants and their families transform struggle and trauma into lifelong growth and strength.

  • Brain Treatment Center Ashburn assists veterans recovering from PTSD and TBI by offering a program that addresses both neurological and physiological imbalances to restore calm, balance, and cognitive clarity.

  • Camp Resilience Retreats offers free retreats to service members, Veterans, and their loved ones to help recover and maintain their physical, psychological, and emotional well-being.

  • Darby’s Warrior Support provides physically and emotionally injured post 9/11 Special Operations Combat veterans with all-inclusive Arkansas hunting and fishing opportunities in an environment that comforts, encourages, and fosters rehabilitation, recovery, and transition.

  • Equine Immersion Project is a mobile project traveling throughout the United States to support service members and their families through the power of horses.

  • Fairways for Freedom helps combat-injured veterans assimilate back into society through holistic initiatives and the game of golf.

  • The GallantFew Azimuth Check is a self-assessment that measures functional fitness in five domains: emotional, spiritual, physical, professional, and social.

  • Gold Star Peak, Inc. connects Veterans and Gold Star Family members together in nature, assisting with their overall healing and grieving process.

  • Guitars for Vets is a 10-week structured guitar instruction program that puts the healing power of music in the hands of our nation’s heroes, helping to foster renewal, connection, and community.

  • Operation Remount Corporation pairs wild mustangs with veterans and offers one-on-one gentling and training to build a trusting relationship with their horse.

  • Resurrecting Lives Foundation advocates for veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury within local communities, assisting local hospitals and clinics to provide services and support to families and friends who are helping veterans move forward.

  • SOF Network provides a clinical directory of licensed mental health providers who specialize in working with the SOF community.

  • The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Aspire Health Partners provides accessible, confidential, high-quality behavioral healthcare services and case management resources to post-9/11 veterans, National Guardsmen, Reservists, Active Duty with TRICARE referral and their families.

  • Stop Soldier Suicide provides confidential virtual counseling, crisis intervention, and safety planning.

  • Talons Reach Foundation’s Eagle Regeneration Program is a 5-day systematic approach to healing using holistic methods to promote change in thought process and self-care.

  • The Foundation for Exceptional Warriors uses adventure to unite peers and promote healing at absolutely no cost.

  • The Mission Continues organizes and brings Veteran teams together to work with community partners to provide the manpower and support they need to do their work more effectively. 

  • The Wounded Healer Project connects military veteran-mental health providers with members of the veteran community who may be struggling in isolation with addiction, poverty, incarceration, homelessness, unemployment, and terminal illness.

  • Valor & Honor Outdoors provides transformative outdoor experiences that promote healing, camaraderie, and renewal for military service members, veterans, and their families.

  • Walking with Warriors supports human performance optimization, post-traumatic growth, and holistic health and fitness through spiritual readiness/wellness coaching and support to spiritual wellness practices, such as meditation, restful replenishment, wilderness and outdoor recreational rejuvenation, and peaceful respite.

  • Warrior Wellness Program provides alternative therapy services and community engagement to our past and present military population.

  • Warriors Heart Foundation offers inpatient treatment, subsidizes care, funds service dogs, and supports sober living for veterans and service members.

  • Warriors Set Free is a ministry run by Veterans to guide Veterans in growing their faith, healing from the past, and winning life’s battles.

  • We Defy Foundation provides combat veterans coping with military connected disabilities a long term means to overcome their challenges through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

  • Wounded Heroes rebuilds wellness through REBOOT Recovery courses, connection adventure events, hormone replacement therapy, and counseling

  • Young County Warrior Ranch supports physically and mentally wounded active duty service members, Veterans, and Gold Star Family members by allowing free use of their ranch and fellowship barn.

FAMILY LIFE RESOURCES

  • America’s Warrior Partnership uses a holistic veteran-focused, community-led initiative to proactively connect with all veterans, family members, and caregivers to ensure access to the resources and opportunities available in collaboration with local communities.

  • Bastion builds residential communities for injured veterans and their families.

  • Combat Control Association assists disabled and needy war veterans and members of the US Armed Forces and their dependents, widows and orphans of deceased veterans.

  • Darby’s Warrior Support Youth Hunting Program is designed to offer an unforgettable weekend in the woods or on the water for a Soldier and his son or daughter.

  • First Responder Liaison Network is organized for the development, implementation, and ongoing support of mentorship and professional development programs inspiring our youth and young adults to mature into public safety careers.

  • Operation Healing Forces conducts week-long therapeutic retreats for Special Operations couples and organizes resilience-based Caregiver Retreats for SOF caregivers.

  • Operation Healing Forces offers support during times of hardship, emergency crises, and career transitions, and also assists wounded, ill, injured, and Fallen SOF service members and their families.

  • The Pointe Du Hoc Foundation sponsors seminars, retreats, and training sessions focused on essential life skills, including financial literacy, marriage enrichment, parenting strategies, and transition support, to strengthen Ranger families both during and beyond service.

  • Ranger Investors aims to empower members of the 75th Ranger Regiment and their families to build financial wealth through real estate investing.

  • The Ranger Legacy Foundation focuses on building a "Ranger Legacy Center" for education, hosting the Ranger Hall of Fame, and supporting Rangers and their families. 

  • The Special Operations Fund provides educational benefits and scholarships for family members of those who were killed in action or killed in training while serving with various joint special mission units.

  • The Sua Sponte Foundation provides financial assistance to the families of wounded or fallen Rangers to cover any special needs that may not be covered by the government or traditional channels, including medical, travel, or logistics.

  • Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation assists wounded, ill, or injured USSOCOM members and their families by responding to urgent needs, conducting Rehabilitative Adaptive Events, and providing next-generation health solutions for issues facing our service members.

  • TF-7294 Foundation helps, heals, and builds lifelong communities for those who served within the intelligence community from September 11, 2001, through the withdrawal from Afghanistan on August, 31, 2021, and their families.

  • The Station Foundation’s Homecoming Project preserves the health, wellness, and readiness of SOF families through week-long events that help SOF warriors (active and retired), spouses, and children with self awareness, connectedness, and stress/energy levels.

  • The Station Foundation’s Legacy Project supports Gold Star sons and daughters by fostering self-confidence and pairing with mentors who served alongside their parent.

  • The U.S. Army Ranger Association provides short-term and immediate financial relief to active duty and veteran Rangers and Ranger family members.

  • The US Mountain Ranger Association provides programs honoring and assisting its members, their families, and all Rangers, past and present.

  • Valor & Honor Outdoors provides transformative outdoor experiences that promote healing, camaraderie, and renewal for military service members, veterans, and their families.

  • VetCoin Foundation builds homes for homeless veterans and provides disaster relief or assistance to veterans who were victims of natural disasters.

  • Vets4Warriors is a 24/7 military peer support program that provides immediate, confidential, ongoing support to every member of the US military community, their family, and caregivers.

SPOUSE CAREER RESOURCES

  • ACT Now Education offers over 40,000 free resources and a wide range of services, including certifications, employment assistance, and educational resources.

  • In the COMMIT Foundation spouse workshops, spouses will meet with their cohort to engage in group coaching and informational sessions.

  • FourBlock prepares returning service members and military spouses to successfully transition to meaningful new civilian careers.

  • Hiring Our Heroes’ Military Spouse Hiring Event brings together more than a dozen national and local employers actively seeking to hire military spouses with in-demand skills and experiences.

  • MilSpouse ASCEND uses an AI-Powered Matching Skills Program to match you to employment opportunities based on the skills that you have and would like to use in your next career.

  • Mission43 was created so military spouses can succeed in Idaho through the pillars of education, employment, and engagement.

  • Operation New Uniform delivers individualized coaching, networking opportunities, and lifelong support to ensure Veterans and Military Spouses achieve financial stability and professional fulfillment through their free Career Readiness Program.

  • SOF Network’s Pipeline Program mentors SOF veterans and/or their spouses as they embark on pursuing a graduate or postgraduate clinical mental health degree.

CONNECTION

  • Combat Control Association acts as a bridge between active-duty members and veterans, ensuring the "brotherhood" remains strong, fostering mentorship, and preserving the legacy of the Combat Control career field by hosting reunions and gatherings.

  • Round Canopy Parachuting Team - USA performs round canopy commemorative airborne demonstrations to increase awareness and educate the public about the sacrifices and heroism of Allied Paratroopers from WWII onward.

  • The San Francisco Firefighter Veteran's Association serves the needs of the military veteran community in the San Francisco Fire Department, the city, the county, and across the U.S.

  • Walking with Warriors fosters ongoing peer-to-peer camaraderie and strengthens the bonds within their family unit.

  • WILD Jaeger Veteran Adventures connects Veterans to other Veterans in outdoor activities to help heal the wounds that are seen or not seen.