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Nursing JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mental wellness programs were the most common type of service requested by veteran family members and caregivers registered with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) from October 2022 to October 2023.
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- JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mental wellness programs were the most common type of service requested by veteran family members and caregivers registered with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) from October 2022 to October 2023.
- "Wounded Warrior Project is committed to ensuring those who care for warriors can access resources to maintain their own well-being."
- The nonprofit, which serves injured, ill, and wounded post-9/11 veterans and service members, makes many of its programs and resources available to family members and caregivers.
- "I didn't realize how much better our life could be until I started taking advantage of the support available to me through Wounded Warrior Project."
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Nursing JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the largest veterans nonprofits shares suicide risk reduction strategies at one of the leading conferences on suicide prevention this week. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will offer insights applicable to veterans and others at risk.
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- JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the largest veterans nonprofits shares suicide risk reduction strategies at one of the leading conferences on suicide prevention this week.
- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will offer insights applicable to veterans and others at risk.
- "Wounded Warrior Project is grateful to the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) for putting a spotlight on the needs of the military community at their conference," said Jennifer Silva, chief program officer at WWP.
- They also facilitate suicide prevention training for veterans, WWP staff, and community partners empowering individuals to play an active role in suicide prevention regardless of clinical background or experience.
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WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) kicked off the organization's annual Soldier Ride® in the nation's capital with First Lady Jill Biden at the White House today.
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- WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) kicked off the organization's annual Soldier Ride® in the nation's capital with First Lady Jill Biden at the White House today.
- WWP's Soldier Ride at the White House began in 2008.
- Celebrating 20 years of impact, the nationally recognized, multi-day adaptive cycling event empowers wounded warriors by increasing skills and building confidence in achieving goals.
- Soldier Ride equips warriors to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of cycling for years to come.
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WWP Rush Truck Centers secured the final Model 389 with a winning bid of $1.5 million in an auction hosted by Peterbilt and attended by its dealer body at the 2023 Peterbilt dealer meeting.
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- Rush Truck Centers secured the final Model 389 with a winning bid of $1.5 million in an auction hosted by Peterbilt and attended by its dealer body at the 2023 Peterbilt dealer meeting.
- Peterbilt and Rush Truck Centers will donate the full amount of the winning bid to two additional charitable organizations: Truckers Against Trafficking and Wreaths Across America.
- Peterbilt will contribute the full retail price of the truck – $250,000 and Rush Truck Centers will contribute the remaining $1,250,000 evenly between the two organizations.
- On December 22, 2023, we produced the last Model 389,” said Jason Skoog, Peterbilt general manager and PACCAR vice president.
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Nursing WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington today called on Congress to pass a series of bills focusing on mental health, financial wellness, and access to care that would comprehensively address the needs and well-being of wounded veterans who served after 9/11.
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- Warriors On Capitol Hill This Week Advocating for Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Access to Care
WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen.
- Mike Linnington today called on Congress to pass a series of bills focusing on mental health, financial wellness, and access to care that would comprehensively address the needs and well-being of wounded veterans who served after 9/11.
- Congress hears from many organizations about many different issues, but our lawmakers need to ensure our country makes good on the promises we make to our veterans."
- WWP will continue to serve the post-9/11 generation of injured veterans and will work with elected leaders, policymakers, and the warrior community to support our nation's heroes.
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WWP JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Board of Directors announced today that Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Walter E. Piatt will be WWP's new chief executive officer, effective March 18, 2024. In August 2023, WWP announced the planned retirement of Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Michael Linnington. Linnington will continue as CEO until Piatt joins.
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- Piatt Will Succeed Retiring CEO Michael S. Linnington
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Board of Directors announced today that Lt. Gen.
- Walter E. Piatt will be WWP's new chief executive officer, effective March 18, 2024.
- "We are honored Lt. General Walter Piatt is choosing to continue his life of service with Wounded Warrior Project," said Board Chair Lt. Gen.
- "I am honored and humbled to join Wounded Warrior Project and help continue the important work of providing wounded veterans hope and purpose," said Lt. Gen.
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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Nursing Mark, though fortunate, suffered a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), mild paralysis, and over two dozen broken bones.
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- Mark, though fortunate, suffered a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), mild paralysis, and over two dozen broken bones.
- His unexpected path to healing came through adaptive cycling with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® .
- Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https:// www.multivu.com/players/English/9198751-wounded-warrior-project-soldier-...
"I first met Wounded Warrior Project when an outreach coordinator came to visit me in the hospital, and he was an amputee," Mark shared.
- The multi-day adaptive cycling event empowers warriors by increasing skills, building confidence in achieving goals, and connecting with their communities and each other.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Labour JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor recognized Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) as a veteran employer of choice for the third consecutive year.
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- JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor recognized Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) as a veteran employer of choice for the third consecutive year.
- The Department of Labor recognized WWP for hiring nearly 90 veterans in 2022, which was about a third of the organization's total employees hired during the year.
- Our veteran employees demonstrate these qualities daily and are an asset to Wounded Warrior Project."
- "We are grateful for our veteran employees and their contributions to our mission to honor and empower wounded warriors."
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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Nursing NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Veterans Day, and every day, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) honors those who have selflessly served their country, often putting themselves in harm's way to defend the freedoms citizens enjoy. This year, WWP is honoring the service and sacrifice of all veterans in a special way.
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- Though Veterans Day happens once a year, honoring veterans is a year-round effort at Wounded Warrior Project.
- Wounded Warrior Project was founded 20 years ago to honor the sentiment behind Veterans Day, and we remain committed to serving post-9/11 wounded veterans, along with their families, throughout the year and for decades to come."
- Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally a day to recognize the call for peace by the Germans on "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month," and honor World War I veterans.
- Communities nationwide come together each year to recognize and honor veterans on Veterans Day.
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Veteran JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is inviting people across the country to join seven days of livestreaming activities to support wounded warriors and their families. Now in its fourth year, Warrior Week will run during the week of Veterans Day (Nov. 6-12) and fuel WWP's free, life-changing programs and services.
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- Now in its fourth year, Warrior Week will run during the week of Veterans Day (Nov. 6-12) and fuel WWP's free, life-changing programs and services .
- Warrior Week provides supporters a unique and fun way to join that mission – right from the comfort of their homes.
- Whether it's a stream playing video games or sharing hobbies like crafting, fishing, or fitness, Warrior Week streamers help WWP honor and empower America's injured veterans.
- Warrior Week also empowers streamers like Mazards to raise awareness of the challenges veterans face and how WWP is supporting them.
