Program areas at Wounded Warriors Family Support
The mobility is freedom program aims to enhance the quality of life for Wounded veterans missing limbs by providing vehicle grants and modifications that allow them to live free and independently. Many veterans lose their driving independence due to the high cost of the vehicle and the modifications necessary to drive. This program works with severely injured combat veterans. This includes those who have suffered amputations, spinal cord injuries, and severe burns.in addition to supporting Wounded veterans, the program also aims to raise awareness about their sacrifices and struggles. Wounded Warriors Family Support provided 23 grants to qualified Wounded veterans in 2023.
Wounded Warriors Family Support provides vacation retreats to Wounded veterans and their families. The Family retreats allow Wounded veterans to heal and reconnect with their loved ones in a peaceful, non-stress environment.our Family retreats give Wounded veterans and their families a break from the pressures of everyday life to take time to become stronger as individuals and families. Wounded veterans are given the opportunity to decompress and share in positive experiences with their spouses and children, strengthening the bonds of their families and making lasting memories. Wwfs provides a travel grant and a stipend for lodging. The retreats program includes universal resorts orlando & staycations.
Wounded Warriors Family Support's veteran and caregiver respite program provides respite and supplemental services nationwide to veterans, caregivers, and families of Wounded war veterans. Our program aims to ensure that Family members thrust into the role of caregivers are provided with the Support they need to keep their families intact while keeping themselves healthy. Wounded Warriors Family Support respite services include secondary caregiver assistance, respite aid for remote areas, and short-term temporary relief in the form of in-home services, light housekeeping, medical travel, and grocery assistance. The program also provides assistance in enrolling in the department of veterans affairs caregiver Support services and other resources.
United automobile workers ford (uaw-ford) is dedicated to showing appreciation and Support to our country's military veterans and their families. Our nation's military veterans have fulfilled great commitments in protecting our country's freedom.uaw-ford and Wounded Warriors Family Support have partnered to provide a training program in welding for u.s. military veterans. Uaw-ford is offering a six-week welding training program, where selected veterans will train and test for 6g through 4f welding certification. In 2023 Wounded Warriors Family Support provided two classes with 14 veterans completing the course. Wwfs provides boots, lodging, transportation, and food stipends. Soldier Support is to provide veterans and their families unmet needs by direct Support for emergency funding, travel grants, back to school grants, educational grants, and natural disaster assistance. Additional Support was provided in 2023 to dunham house to provide housing for combat Wounded veterans.