Omaha Patriotic Parade
May 26, 2021 Thousands of people came to downtown Omaha on Friday evening to honor Gold Star families and veterans for Memorial Day. Wounded Warriors Family Support was proud to be part of the parade and to spread awareness of the families we serve on a daily basis. The Patriotic Parade was organized by Patriotic […]
Charity Navigator Awards Wounded Warriors Family Support their top 4-Star Rating, Again!
June 1, 2021 On behalf of Charity Navigator, I wish to congratulate Wounded Warriors Family Support on attaining the coveted 4-star rating for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. The nonprofit sector is advancing and expanding. As our organizations evolve, so do the desires and interests of our supporters. Astute donors […]
Wise Giving: Memorial Day Contributions & Protecting Yourself from Check Fraud
Better Business Bureau, On May 31st, Memorial Day, we are reminded of those who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Some of us will seek to honor and respect those who gave the ultimate sacrifice by donating to charities that address a variety of issues and needs facing veterans, military service […]
Alabama veteran, Father of four honored with mobility-equipped vehicle
May 18, 2021 Wounded Warriors Family Support recently presented Matthew Akin with a 2021 Ford F-150 XLT mobility-equipped vehicle as part of its Mobility is Freedom program. Akin is medically retired from the U.S. Army, where he served on active duty from 2004-2014. Akin was deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan prior to a medical retirement. […]
WWFS takes part in Air Force Wounded Warrior Virtual Care Fair
May 19, 2021 Wounded Warriors Family Support was invited to share our mission and programs during the Air Force Wounded Warrior Virtual Care Fair. Our Program Manager, Steve Kington, did a wonderful job of explaining our current programs and how our organization assists our caregivers and their families. We are thankful to have been invited […]
Lucas Cifka Honored with Mobility-Equipped Ford F-150
April 22, 2021 Lucas Cifka, who is medically retired from the U.S. Army, received the keys on April 22 from Martin Duarte, a former master gunnery sergeant who served 30 years with the U.S. Marine Corps and now works as program outreach coordinator with Wounded Warriors Family Support. The donation is part of the group’s […]
WWFS Sponsors Camp Corral and Offering Travel Grants to Families
April 14, 2021 Wounded Warriors Family Support is proud to announce a new sponsorship with Camp Corral. Our missions of serving our nation’s wounded warrior families made this a wonderful partnership. Camp Corral provides specialized camping experiences to the children of wounded, ill, or fallen parents which provides them with opportunities to build emotional resilience […]
WWFS Mobility is Freedom program announces new partnership
April 8, 2021 Wounded Warriors Family Support’s Mobility is Freedom program is proud to announce a new partnership with the EOD Warrior Foundation and Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence. “We believe our partnership with the EOD Warrior Foundation and the Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence will enhance the quality of life of the six wounded […]
WWFS Donates to USO to Help Support Veteran Families
March 2, 2021 Wounded Warriors Family Support is proud to present a $5,000.00 check to the USO. The USO continues to support our nation’s military and their families for over seven decades as they defend our country and its freedoms. By providing support to our servicemen and women as they perform their most challenging duties […]
Brandon Long Honored with Mobility-Equipped Ford F-150
Feb. 26, 2021 Wounded Warriors Family Support presented Brandon Long of St. Augustine, Florida, with a 2021 F150 XLT Ford mobility-equipped vehicle. Brandon was medically retired from the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served active duty from 2009-12. He was deployed to Afghanistan prior to a medical retirement. Brandon was severely injured on December 21st […]
