KIOS Omaha Interviews WWFS President and CEO, Kate McCauley

June 9, 2021 Wounded Warriors Family Support President and CEO, Kate McCauley, joined host Mike Hogan on “Live & Local” to talk about the mission and the many diverse ways that WWFS helps veterans and their families. Mike Hogan is the Digital Media Coordinator and local host of the show “All Things Considered”.  The “Live & […]

VENZA Summit Challenge Raises Awareness for Combat-wounded Veteran Families

May 25, 2021 Beginning on May 3rd, VENZA challenged their two 25-person teams to log in their daily steps with a team goal to reach the heights of Mt Everest daily (85,000+ steps) for 21 days straight. The VENZA Summit Challenge raised funds and awareness for the combat-wounded veteran families that Wounded Warriors Family Support […]

Eight Veterans Complete WWFS Welding Training Program in June

June 10, 2021 Congratulations to Class 1-21 for successfully completing the Veterans Welding Training Program offered by WWFS.  All 8 veterans received their welding certification from the United Automobile Workers (UAW) and Ford Motor Company.  Additionally, 5 veterans received 3 certifications and 2 received 2 certifications from the American Welding Society.  Their graduation was held […]

Virginia Combat-wounded Veteran Honored with Mobility-equipped Vehicle

May 20, 2021 Wounded Warriors Family Support presented Jeremiah Gorsuch of Chantilly, Virginia, with a 2021 F150 XLT Ford mobility-equipped vehicle. Jeremiah retired from the U.S. Army, after twenty-three years of honorable service. He served on active duty from 1996-2019. He was deployed to Jalalabad, Afghanistan prior to his retirement. Jeremiah was severely injured in […]

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 […]