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Read about the positive outcomes for our veterans, service members, their families and their caregivers.

Building Awareness of the Effects and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury 

Dr. Michael Sorna highlights his takeaways from the Bob Woodruff Foundation 2024 Summit, effective strategies to treat veterans with TBI, what everyone should know about TBI, and more.

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Mar 21
The Impact of WoVeN on Female Veterans’ Journeys 
Many female veterans struggle to reintegrate into civilian life, even within veteran communities. The Women Veterans Network (WoVeN) is a peer support network that addresses the unique needs of female… Read More
Mar 18
2024 Summit in Review: Collaboration, Community, and Solutions for Florida’s Military Community  
The 2024 Bob Woodruff Foundation Summit offered valuable insights on veterans’ challenges such as homelessness, military transition, brain injury awareness, and more.
Feb 27
Small and Mighty: East Carolina Veterans Coalition’s Work with Rural Veterans  
Learn how East Carolina Veterans Coalition (ECVC) is addressing food insecurity, housing, and supporting female veterans through partnering with other veteran programs in 18 rural counties in North Carolina.
Feb 23
Transforming Lives and Building Community for Veterans in Georgia   
The Veterans Empowerment Organization supports veterans and their families by addressing challenges related to housing and well-being.
Feb 15
What Exactly Is the Bob Woodruff Foundation Got Your 6 Network? 
Learn about our Got Your 6 Network across 50 states, and in American Samoa, Guam and Puerto Rico. Our footprint of services is accessible to over 20.6 million veterans and… Read More
Feb 12
Dallas Cowboys Are USA Wheelchair Football League Champions
In a thrilling showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Dallas Cowboys won the 2024 USA Wheelchair Football Championship 27-14!
Jan 30
Transforming Lives and Building a Supportive Veteran Community  
Since its founding in 1993, the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation of Indiana (HVAF) has provided housing and support services to homeless veterans.  
Jan 23
STRONG STAR-Strong Families: Helping Military Families Heal from PTSD 
STRONG STAR’s Strong Families Strong Forces Support & Prevention Program helps military and veteran families in the Fort Cavazos, Texas area.

Building Awareness of the Effects and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury 

Dr. Michael Sorna highlights his takeaways from the Bob Woodruff Foundation 2024 Summit, effective strategies to treat veterans with TBI, what everyone should know about TBI, and more.

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How are we impacting veterans, service members and their families?

Mar 21
The Impact of WoVeN on Female Veterans’ Journeys 
Many female veterans struggle to reintegrate into civilian life, even within veteran communities. The Women Veterans Network (WoVeN) is a peer support network that addresses the unique needs of female… Read More
Mar 18
2024 Summit in Review: Collaboration, Community, and Solutions for Florida’s Military Community  
The 2024 Bob Woodruff Foundation Summit offered valuable insights on veterans’ challenges such as homelessness, military transition, brain injury awareness, and more.
Feb 27
Small and Mighty: East Carolina Veterans Coalition’s Work with Rural Veterans  
Learn how East Carolina Veterans Coalition (ECVC) is addressing food insecurity, housing, and supporting female veterans through partnering with other veteran programs in 18 rural counties in North Carolina.
Feb 23
Transforming Lives and Building Community for Veterans in Georgia   
The Veterans Empowerment Organization supports veterans and their families by addressing challenges related to housing and well-being.
Feb 15
What Exactly Is the Bob Woodruff Foundation Got Your 6 Network? 
Learn about our Got Your 6 Network across 50 states, and in American Samoa, Guam and Puerto Rico. Our footprint of services is accessible to over 20.6 million veterans and… Read More
Feb 12
Dallas Cowboys Are USA Wheelchair Football League Champions
In a thrilling showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Dallas Cowboys won the 2024 USA Wheelchair Football Championship 27-14!
Jan 30
Transforming Lives and Building a Supportive Veteran Community  
Since its founding in 1993, the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation of Indiana (HVAF) has provided housing and support services to homeless veterans.  
Jan 23
STRONG STAR-Strong Families: Helping Military Families Heal from PTSD 
STRONG STAR’s Strong Families Strong Forces Support & Prevention Program helps military and veteran families in the Fort Cavazos, Texas area.

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Feb 16
Bob Woodruff Foundation and United Way of Broward County Host Veteran Support Summit March 5
The Bob Woodruff Foundation, in partnership with the United Way of Broward County and with generous support from craig newmark philanthropies, will host its annual Summit March 5.
Feb 13
Bob Woodruff Foundation Releases New Data That Shows Many Veterans Across the Country Aren’t Receiving the Services They Need
The Bob Woodruff Foundation’s latest publication “Quantifying and Addressing Veterans’ Needs in 2023” confirms that, for many communities, the military and veteran community’s needs exceed services available.
Feb 6
Bob Woodruff Foundation Offers Guidance on Complementary and Integrative Health Practices for Veterans with PTSD
The Bob Woodruff Foundation has published “Understanding the Role of Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) in treating PTSD.”
Dec 14, 2023
The Bob Woodruff Foundation Activates Natural Disaster Fund to Aid Military Families Displaced by Tennessee Tornadoes
The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has activated its  Natural Disaster Fund, established with support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, to help veterans and active-duty military families impacted by the devastating string… Read More
Dec 14, 2023
Molly Jahn, Ph.D. Joins the Bob Woodruff Foundation Leadership Council
The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) is pleased to welcome Molly Jahn to its Leadership Council. As a Leadership Council member, Dr. Jahn will help ensure that BWF is best positioned to meet… Read More
Nov 30, 2023
The Bob Woodruff Foundation Invests $2.8 Million In Programs Addressing Housing Insecurity, Mental Health, Other Urgent Needs
The Bob Woodruff Foundation invests $2.8 million in programs addressing housing insecurity, mental health, other urgent needs.
Nov 30, 2023
The Bob Woodruff Foundation Calls for Collaborative Solutions to Veteran Homelessness
In its goal to reduce the obstacles many veterans still face in achieving long-term housing stability, The Bob Woodruff Foundation has published “Beyond Financial Assistance: Addressing Risk Factors for Homelessness… Read More
Nov 15, 2023
The Bob Woodruff Foundation Establishes a Natural Disaster Fund with Help From Craig Newmark Philanthropies
The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has established a $5 million Natural Disaster Fund for veterans and military families with the help from ongoing supporter, Craig Newmark Philanthropies.