Events | Bob Woodruff Foundation

Stand Up for Heroes

November 6, 2023, 8 pm
David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center
New York City

New York’s highly-anticipated night of hope, healing, and laughter returns for its seventeenth year. Join us for this annual celebration where we honor our nation’s impacted veterans and their families.

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.

Sep 21
9/21/2023 Whole Health Event / VA Hudson Valley
On 9/21 the VA Hudson Valley will host a VA Whole Health open house and festival from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST. For more information contact Lori Lawton, (845)… Read More
Sep 21
9/21/2023 Learn about Agent Orange at VA’s Free Online Class
On 9/21 the VA will host a virtual class, Agent Orange: What You Need to Know from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EST. For more information email [email protected] or click… Read More
Sep 21
9/21/2023 Creative Writing Workshop for Military, Veterans, Caregivers & Spouses
On 9/21 Blue Star Families will host Creative Writing Workshop for Military, Veterans, Caregivers & Spouses online (additional dates listed below) from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM EST. For more… Read More
Sep 26
9/26/2023 The Wall That Heals: Join the Motorcycle Escort
The Wall That Heals is Headed to New York City! In the lead up to its arrival in Flushing Meadows Corona Park it will receive a Motorcycle Escort on the… Read More
Sep 26
9/26/2023 VA S.A.V.E. AND LETHAL MEANS SAFETY TRAINING SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS
On 9/26 the James J. Peters VA Medical Center will host S.A.V.E. Training online at 12pm EST. For more information contact Ronald Downs, [email protected]. JJP’S SUICIDE PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT… Read More
Sep 27
9/28/2023 – 10/1/2023 The Wall That Heals (Seeking Volunteers)
The Wall That Heals is Headed to New York City! The exhibit will be open 24 hours from 9/28 – 10/1. For more details click the links below. They are… Read More
Sep 27
9/27/2023 – 11/22/2023 Project9line Stand Up Comedy Class
From 9/27 – 11/22 Project9line will host a Stand Up Comedy Class in Islip, NY every Wednesday. For more information and to register contact [email protected]. Attention: Seeking Humorous Military Veterans… Read More
Sep 27
09/27/2023 State Veteran Nursing Homes – access and services
On 09/27 MJHS will host virtual Vet-to-Vet Café at 3:00pm EST. For more information contact Ashton Stewart, [email protected] or click the link below. MJHS invites you to attend our virtual… Read More
Sep 27
09/27/2023 Voices From War – Fall Writing Workshops for Veterans – REGISTRATION OPEN
Beginning September 27th, Voices From War will host Fall Writing Workshops for Veterans at 7:00pm EST, Wednesdays (starting SEPT 27 thru DEC 6) – This is an 8 session workshop.… Read More
Sep 28
9/28/2023 Whole Health Event / VA Hudson Valley
On 9/28 the VA Hudson Valley will host a VA Whole Health open house and festival from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST. For more information contact Lori Lawton, (845)… Read More
Sep 29
9/29/2023 Intrepid Museum Presents Astronomy Night
On 9/29 the Intrepid Museum Presents Astronomy Night from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST. For more information contact [email protected],  (212) 245-0072, or click the link below. Intrepid Museum Presents… Read More
Oct 02
10/2/2023 Teeing up for Veterans
On 10/2 Project Help will host its inaugural golf outing to support their Hardship Fund from 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM EST in Franklin NJ. For more information contact Sandy… 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

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
Flying High: Fireside chat with General Jacqueline Van Ovost and Suni Harford
Watch It Again About This Event On March 31, 2021, the UBS Veterans Network, in partnership with Veterans on Wall Street (VOWS) and the Bob Woodruff Foundation hosted a live… Read More
Leaders Eat Last: Food Insecurity and Wellness
Watch It Again: Food Insecurity and Wellness Join the Bob Woodruff Foundation and a panel of experts for a discussion about the connection between food insecurity and wellness. About This… Read More

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