WWFS Board Member, Ronnie Rains, presented with Order of St George Gold Medallion
March 9, 2023 Lt. Gen. John B Sylvester, Chairman of WWFS Board of Directors, presented the Gold Medallion, Order of St George to Ronnie Rains for supporting many veteran charities nationwide. The Order of Saint George is the patron Saint of Armor and Cavalry and the highest award that we give in the association, of […]
MCL-Miguel Keith Detachment 609 Awards Omaha North High School JROTC Honor Cadets
April 13, 2023 Marine Corps League-Miguel Keith Detachment 609 awarded scholarships to six Omaha North High School JROTC Honor Cadets during a ceremony at Omaha North High School, 4410 North 36th Street, Auditorium, Thursday, April 13, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. During the ceremony, a replica of the Detachment’s namesake, Medal of Honor recipient […]
WWFS is honored to be included with local nonprofits at the Omaha Lifestyle and Home Expo
March 17, 2023 Wounded Warriors Family Support was honored to be invited to display the 13 Heroes Ford Bronco at the 2023 Omaha Lifestyle and Home Expo. The Bronco is a tribute to the last 13 U.S. Service Members killed in Afghanistan on August 26th, 2021. Hand-painted likenesses of each of the following are included […]
Dodge Cares Donates Record-Breaking $85,000 To Local Nonprofits
March 9, 2023 Dodge Cares hosted their annual check presentation event where a record-breaking total of $85,000.00 was presented to 14 local, nonprofit organizations located throughout eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. The check presentation was hosted by Michelle Jenkins, President of Dodge Cares Board of Directors and Greg Kraemer, Vice President of Dodge Cares Board […]
WWFS Partners with Marine Corps League to feed local Marines
January 20, 2023 Wounded Warriors Family Support was honored to partner once again with the Marine Corps League-Miguel Keith Detachment 609 to support Omaha Marines Detachment 1 Maintenance Company. Wounded Warriors Family Support provided the meal and the Marine Corps League provided the volunteers to prepare and serve the meal to the Marines stationed here […]
WWFS 13 Heroes Bronco displayed at the Midlands International Auto Show
January 20, 2023 Hundreds of cars from over a dozen of manufacturers will be on display at CHI Health Center for this year’s Midlands International Auto Show. The newest cars, trucks, SUVs, and electric vehicles will all be showcased at the 2023 Midland International Auto Show from Friday, January 20th through Sunday at CHI Health […]
Wounded Warriors Family Support Partners with Pathway Financial Education
January 11, 2023 Credit problems. Underwater mortgages. Late house payments. A FINRA Investor Education Foundation analysis discovered that military veterans are more likely to suffer these problems than the civilian population. Wounded Warriors Family Support understands the importance of financial literacy and savings. The nonprofit has formed a partnership with Pathway Financial Education to assist […]
See the Difference a Dollar Can Make: Scooter’s Coffee Joining Forces with Wounded Warriors Family Support
August 3, 2022 A $1 donation can go a long way in helping combat-wounded veterans and families of veterans wounded, injured, or killed in action. From now until August 12, Scooter’s Coffee® is teaming up with Wounded Warriors Family Support (WWFS), a nonprofit run by combat veterans for combat veterans. For a fifth straight year, […]
Wounded Warriors Family Support Receives Donation from Retailer Billy Reid
June 1, 2021 For the second consecutive year, luxury clothing designer and retailer Billy Reid has donated to Wounded Warriors Family Support. Billy Read honored those who heroically served, many giving of their lives, with a donation of 15% of all proceeds from their Memorial Day weekend sale. “Billy Reid was proud to partner again […]
Charity Navigator Awards Wounded Warriors Family Support their top 4-Star Rating!
June 1, 2022 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 […]