Events | Bob Woodruff Foundation

VOWS Symposium Miami

November 16, 9 am-2 pm

We’re bringing together leading thinkers and stakeholders to discuss veteran and military spouse support and retention in civilian careers.

Got Your 6 VetFest

July 15, 2023 | Loveless Café
Nashville, TN

A family-friendly event for the military and veteran community featuring country music stars, games, and more!

Problem Solving for Veterans at Our Got Your 6 Summit in San Antonio!

The Bob Woodruff Foundation partnered with the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, and Craig Newmark Philanthropies to host the Got Your 6 Summit in San Antonio on February 14, 2023.

Upcoming Events

From our biggest annual fundraiser, Stand Up for Heroes, to quarterly meetings with our local partners, discover where and how we make a difference in communities nationwide.

Dec 06
12/6/2023 Conversation with Former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino
On 12/6 the Intrepid Museum will host a Conversation with Former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino at 6pm EST. For more information contact access@intrepidmuseum.org,  (212) 245-0072, or click the link below.… Read More
Dec 07
12/7/2023 “Dropping of the Roses” Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony
On 12/7 American Airpower Museum will host the annual ‘Dropping of the Roses’ Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony at 10:30am EST. For more information contact Robert Salant at [email protected], (516) 328-3959,… Read More
Dec 07
12/7/2023 GWG Digital E-Commerce Marketing | Certification
Blue Star Families has an online opportunity for a GWG Digital E-Commerce Marketing Certification. For more information contact Laura Torres (760) 575-4848, [email protected] or click the link below. When: Dec… Read More
Dec 07
12/7/2023 VetsinTech Employer Meetup
On 12/7 VetsinTech will host a virtual VetsinTech Employer Meetup at 2:00pm EST. For more information contact [email protected] or click the link below. Join VetsinTech to discuss Tech Career Opportunities!… Read More
Dec 07
12/7/2023 The Race to Control Reality The Russian Narrative vs Reality
On 12/7 The Military and Veterans Group of Braver Angels will host The Race to Control Reality The Russian Narrative vs Reality on Zoom at 7pm EST. For more information… Read More
Dec 08
12/8/2023 PXG Heroes Night Out
On 12/8 PXG New Rochelle will host an event for all veterans and their families from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST. For more information contact Ryan Hughes at [email protected],… Read More
Dec 09
12/9/2023 Veterans’ Health Alliance of Long Island Annual Veterans Holiday Party
On 12/9 Veterans’ Health Alliance of Long Island will host Annual Veterans Holiday Party in Roosevelt at 1:00pm EST. For more information contact Delmar Green at [email protected] (516) 486-1764 or click… Read More
Dec 09
12/9/2023 TMC NYC 2023 Holiday Social
On 12/9 The Mission Continues will host TMC NYC 2023 Holiday Social in Brooklyn at 630pm EST. For more information contact Daquane Mays at [email protected], (347) 344-7929, or click the… Read More
Dec 10
12/10/2023 KITCHEN MEAL PREPARATIONS WITH GLWD
On 12/10 The Mission Continues will host Kitchen Meal Preparations in NYC at 1:30pm EST. For more information contact Lawrence Ksiez at [email protected], (917) 533-47781 or click the link below.… Read More
Dec 10
12/10/2023 Voices From War Winter Showcase
On 12/10 Voices From War will host a virtual Winter Showcase in at 5:00pm EST. For more information contact Kara Frye Krauze at [email protected], or click the link below. Reading… Read More
Dec 16
12/16/2023 In Person Yoga (Every Third Saturday)
On 12/16 Veterans Yoga Project will host an in person Yoga Class in Staten Island at 830am EST. For more information contact M Strah, [email protected] or click the link below.… Read More
Mar 05
Got Your 6 Summit, Broward County
Save the date! We’ve partnered with the United Way of Broward County, Mission United and Craig Newmark Philanthropies to host our annual Got Your 6 Summit. Public, private and nonprofit… Read More

Stand Up for Heroes

Launched in 2007 as the brainchild of Bob and Lee Woodruff and New York Comedy Festival founders Caroline Hirsch and Andrew Fox, and has historically been New York’s most anticipated night of hope, healing, and laughter honoring our veterans and military families.

Stand Up for Heroes

Launched in 2007 as the brainchild of Bob and Lee Woodruff and New York Comedy Festival founders Caroline Hirsch and Andrew Fox, and has historically been New York’s most anticipated night of hope, healing, and laughter honoring our veterans and military families.

Our Past Events

Helping Veterans in Business and in Our Communities
The VOWS Symposium in New York City was impactful for veterans in all stages of service.  “[The VOWS Symposium] was an excellent opportunity to hear inspiring speakers and rapidly expand a professional network.”… Read More
A Night of Honoring our Heroes 
“We need to show our veterans that when they do come home, there’s a country here to help them. It’s important that we remember our veterans and their families,” shared… Read More
Great to See Our Military Community at Got Your 6 VetFest 2023!
What an absolute pleasure to welcome our veterans, service members and their families to Got Your 6 VetFest in Nashville on July 15. And what a wonderful day of community… Read More
Empowering Local Solutions to Support Veteran and Military Communities
Professionals and organizations who support the military families and veteran community gather to identify veterans issues, potential solutions  In June 2022, the Bob Woodruff Foundation hosted the Got Your 6… Read More
Honoring our Veterans at Operation Stand Down Tennessee Ruck March
On Veteran’s Day, The Bob Woodruff Foundation headed to the Nissan Stadium in Nashville to visit our Got Your 6 Network partner and participate in Operation Stand Down Tennessee’s Music… Read More
Exploring the Military Experience through Art
Bastion Community of Excellence Hosts Veterans Experience Project On Veterans Day 2022, our Got Your 6 Network partner, Bastion Community of Resilience hosted its inaugural Veterans Experience Project. With support… Read More
Promoting Veteran Recruiting Best Practices at 2022 VOWS Symposium
At our 12th annual Veterans On Wall Street (VOWS) Symposium on November 3, we focused on encouraging organizations to collaborate and develop best practices in veteran recruiting and retention. Our… Read More
Building Connections and Community at Got Your 6 VetFest 2022
On July 9, 2022, the Bob Woodruff Foundation invited veterans, active service members, and military families to the first-ever Got Your 6 VetFest – a family-friendly day of food, games,… Read More

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