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Thursday, December 10, 2020
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Post-traumatic stress disorder,
Mental health JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --New research from Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), with funding by CSX, shows the COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionally affecting WWP warriors with mental health challenges.
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- JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --New research from Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), with funding by CSX, shows the COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionally affecting WWP warriors with mental health challenges.
- WWP found those living with post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD)are more than three times as likely to have mental or physical health-related challenges during the pandemic compared with warriors without mental health challenges.
- The research is presented in a WWP white paper, "Invisible Wounds and COVID-19: Heightened Risk for Wounded Warriors."
- The research also concludes warriors experiencing suicidal ideations are more than twice as likely to feel disconnected and have worsening mental or physical health during the pandemic.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and empowering injured veterans, celebrated Veterans Day a little differently today.
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- JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and empowering injured veterans, celebrated Veterans Day a little differently today.
- Americans across the country tuned in to the celebration to hear stories of hope, courage and resilience.
- "At Wounded Warrior Project, we believe that every day is Veterans Day.
- Wounded Warrior Project encourages Americans to thank warriors for their service today and every day.
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Thursday, October 22, 2020
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Recently, the New York Times recognized a Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) veteran service organization partner, Warrior Canine Connection (WCC), as having one of the best animal webcams on Earth .
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- WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Recently, the New York Times recognized a Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) veteran service organization partner, Warrior Canine Connection (WCC), as having one of the best animal webcams on Earth .
- Besides being adorable, these pups will go on to serve our nation's Veterans in a deep and profound way."
- This summer, WWP announced its support of Warrior Canine Connection , providing funding for its Mission Based Trauma Recovery (MBTR) program.
- Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers helping them achieve their highest ambition.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
The newly signed law is designed to reduce suicides and increase resilience, especially in underserved areas.
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- The newly signed law is designed to reduce suicides and increase resilience, especially in underserved areas.
- Improve collaboration between DoD and VA on mental health research, transition assistance programs, and clinical and non-clinical mental health initiatives.
- "Without their collective support, and that of warriors across the country, the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act would not have passed.
- Wounded Warrior Project invited warriors from across the country to Washington, D.C. in February to advocate for the passage of this act.
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Thursday, October 1, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) added fresh perspectives to its volunteer Board of Directors with the addition of Tiffany Daugherty and Capt.
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- JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) added fresh perspectives to its volunteer Board of Directors with the addition of Tiffany Daugherty and Capt.
- The duo brings military, business, and health care experience to a diverse board of our nation's leaders.
- Since late 2016, WWP has grown its board by electing 14 directors, all with diverse backgrounds.
- Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers helping them achieve their highest ambition.
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Monday, September 28, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is addressing veteran mental health with a live, global town hall broadcast in partnership with Verizon Media/Yahoo News tomorrow at 11 a.m.
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- JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is addressing veteran mental health with a live, global town hall broadcast in partnership with Verizon Media/Yahoo News tomorrow at 11 a.m.
- "We want everyone to know reaching out for help is the courageous thing to do," said WWP CEO Lt. Gen.
- "At Wounded Warrior Project, we strive to connect each individual veteran and family member to the right care at the right time to help them achieve their highest ambitions."
- Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers helping them achieve their highest ambitions.
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Monday, September 28, 2020
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) shared the most recent findings from its 11th Annual Warrior Survey at an event hosted by Dr. Michael O'Hanlon, Brookings Institution Senior Fellow of Foreign Policy.
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- WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) shared the most recent findings from its 11th Annual Warrior Survey at an event hosted by Dr. Michael O'Hanlon, Brookings Institution Senior Fellow of Foreign Policy.
- Nearly 122,000 warriors served by WWP received the survey, and nearly 30,000 completed the survey, making it once again the largest and most statistically significant survey of wounded, ill, and injured post-9/11 veterans.
- Watch the full livestream of the Brookings Institution event, and learn more about how WWP works with our nation's leaders to improve the lives of wounded veterans and their families.
- Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers helping them achieve their highest ambitions.
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Thursday, September 24, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --One-third of post-9/11 wounded veterans who responded to a recent Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) survey noted they have or expect to run out of money due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --One-third of post-9/11 wounded veterans who responded to a recent Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) survey noted they have or expect to run out of money due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Conducted from May to June, WWP's latest survey of the wounded veterans registered with the organization illustrates the recent challenges for this population.
- Nearly 30,000 veterans participated in the survey.
- Amid the pandemic, WWP has awarded over $11 million to warriors and $7.25 million to support caregivers through relief initiatives.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Money,
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Credit cards,
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GiftCards.com,
Visa Inc.,
MasterCard "Finding new ways for people to support this increased need is more important than ever and we are grateful to be among the beneficiaries of the Giving Good cards."
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- "Finding new ways for people to support this increased need is more important than ever and we are grateful to be among the beneficiaries of the Giving Good cards."
- Blackhawk Network research3 found that 70% of consumers surveyed were interested in giving gift cards to support people in need.
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Friday, September 11, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, changed our nation.
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- JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, changed our nation.
- For many veterans, the attacks changed their lives more directly.
- National Guard veterans Antoinette Wallace and Dan Smee joined the military following the attacks.
- Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers helping them achieve their highest ambition.
