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How We Serve Veterans

Explore our programs and free veteran resource finder. Read each program's requirements and current availability. Emergency-aid applications are currently paused.

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Our 6 Programs

Emergency Financial Aid

Program information for US veterans facing eviction, utility shutoff or emergency medical costs. Check the current funding status before applying.

Current funding cycle fully committed · see other sources of help
Applications paused
Current status & other help →

HRT Clinic Sponsorships

Medically-supervised hormone replacement therapy at partner clinics for veterans with a documented clinical indication. Means-tested.

Review clinical requirements, eligibility and the intake process
Accepting Applications
Apply for sponsorship →

Veterans Care Packages

Hygiene essentials, comfort items, and handwritten notes from grateful Americans delivered to hospitalized or homebound veterans.

Read the current request process and program details
Accepting Requests
Request a package →

Veteran Down-Payment Assistance

Up to $10,000 in grant funding — no repayment, no interest — for eligible veterans closing on a home. Stackable with VA loans.

Review the program criteria and intake process before applying
Limited capacity
Start application →

Corporate & Community Partnerships

Corporate sponsorships, matching-gift campaigns, volunteer days, and in-kind donations — flexible partnerships with measurable impact.

Explore ways to contribute and discuss program requirements
Open to partners
Partner with us →

Your Impact

Choose a suggested gift. A donation amount does not guarantee a specific grant, delivery or outcome. Review our filed financial information on ProPublica Form 990.

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How to Apply

Choose your program

Each program above has its own eligibility criteria and response window. Click the card that matches your need.

Fill a 3-question intake

Short — under 5 minutes. No upload or documentation required at this step. A staff member reviews every submission.

Review next steps

Emergency-aid applications are paused. For other programs, review the relevant page for its intake process. Response times and funding vary.

Frequently Asked

How do I apply for aid?

Start with the program page to review its current status, requirements and intake steps. Emergency Financial Aid applications are currently paused; that page lists other sources of help. Response times and funding vary by program.

Do I need a DD-214 to apply?

Yes — a DD-214 or alternative proof of honorable discharge is required for all aid programs. If you've lost your DD-214, request a free replacement from the National Archives at vetrecs.archives.gov.

Is Wounded Warriors the same as other veteran nonprofits with similar names?

No. Wounded Warriors (EIN 86-1336741) is a separate Texas 501(c)(3). For full identity-resolution against other US veteran nonprofits, see our /verify page (links to IRS, Candid, GuideStar, ProPublica, Charity Navigator profiles). Our Form 990 is publicly auditable on ProPublica.

How does my donation reach veterans?

We link to financial records at /transparency, including our filed Form 990 on ProPublica. Donations are tax-deductible — Wounded Warriors is a registered 501(c)(3) (EIN 86-1336741), holder of the Candid 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Can my business partner with Wounded Warriors?

Businesses and community groups can explore contributing to our work. See /programs/partnerships for information and the inquiry form.

What if I need crisis support right now?

Call 988 and press 1 — the Veterans Crisis Line is free, 24/7, and confidential. Trained veteran counselors answer. You can also text 838255 or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net.

Where can I see your financials?

Our FY2025 IRS Form 990 is public at ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. We hold the Candid 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency and link to our Charity Navigator profile. See /transparency for the full set of links and our data-commons integrity hash.

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