Wounded Warriors Family Support Receives Nearly $28,000 Donation from Billy Reid
August 4, 2021 Wounded Warriors Family Support recently received a $27,548 donation from luxury clothing designer and retailer Billy Reid. Billy Reid honored those who heroically served our nation with a 15% donation of all Memorial Day weekend proceeds to Wounded Warriors Family Support. “We are thrilled Billy Reid chose to support our mission through […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
USA Today: Year in Defense Special Edition
We are proud to be included in the USA Today Year in Defense special edition of their paper! The edition focuses on all thing military related, but we love reading the stories about our nation’s military families overcoming obstacles and their successes. A special thank you to veteran caregiver, Sheila, for her amazing feedback! You […]