Wounded Warrior Project Analysis

The Wounded Warrior Project is a charity and veterans service organization that offers a variety of programs, services and events for wounded veterans and service members who incurred physical or mental injuries, illnesses or wounds during their military service. Mental injuries include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Physical injuries include loss of limb, vision, and hearing to also include spinal cord injury, permanent disfigurement, severe burns and severe paralysis. The mission of Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower Wounded Warriors and to foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in the nation's history. (Source: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/mission)

Core programs were developed which focused on Outreach and Engagement, Mental Health Support, Physical Health & Wellness, and Financial Assistance, Employment, and Education. Wounded Warrior Project envisions a generation of warriors well-adjusted in mind, body and spirit. They maintain healthy, meaningful relationships with their families, friends, and peers; and they pursue their life goals without the barriers or stigmas all too often associated with mental health issues. They receive the care they need to maximize their rehabilitation and live active and healthy lives. These warriors enjoy daily recreational activities and an excellent quality of life, empowered to achieve their full potential for independence. They are economically empowered with the opportunities to pursue meaningful careers or own their own businesses. Lastly, they extend a helping hand to the next warrior in need of assistance - a principle embodied in the WWP logo, depicting one warrior carrying another from the field of

WWP’s commitment to veterans and their families is not temporary; it's a promise of a lifetime of support. As the voice for this generation's wounded veterans and their caregivers and families, Wounded Warrior Project has grown in capability to serve more than 91,000 Wounded Warriors and nearly 20,000 families through its unique programs and services. As of March 2016, more than 64,000 injured service members are registered with and receiving support through WWP nationwide; that number is expected to exceed 100,000 in 2017. Donations can be made through the WWP website at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=7792 and are tax