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

Strumming her way to success: Maura’s story

An NFL-BWF Healthy Lifestyles and Creating Community grant helped Maura, a young singer/songwriter, strengthen her musical talent.

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

Apr 22
Hope Against Odds: Deirdre Raysor’s Journey to Overcome Infertility
US Army Veteran Deirdre Raysor shares how she discovered the VIVA program and what the VIVA grant means to her.
Apr 19
Spotlighting the Military Childcare Gap
During this Month of the Military Child we’re highlighting the childcare challenges military families face. 
Apr 19
U.S.VETS Las Vegas Transforming Lives and Honoring Service Through Community Support 
U.S.VETS—Las Vegas has been a leading force since 2001 in supporting military veterans and their families who face housing instability. Operating three residential facilities with over 330 beds and a… Read More
Apr 9
Providing Specialized Mental Health Services to Military Families
The Steven A. Cohen Centers Military Family Clinics strengthen mental health outcomes for military children and families with personalized, evidence-based treatment, ensuring that every patient has access to high-quality, effective… Read More
Apr 1
Supporting Veteran Homelessness and Housing Needs in Florida  
Our 2024 Summit in Fort Lauderdale brought together local experts to discuss the housing issues in Florida. Panelists included Ashley Lowery, president and CEO of Homeless Empowerment Project (HEP); Janet… Read More
Mar 28
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.
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.

Strumming her way to success: Maura’s story

An NFL-BWF Healthy Lifestyles and Creating Community grant helped Maura, a young singer/songwriter, strengthen her musical talent.

Our Work and Impact

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

Apr 22
Hope Against Odds: Deirdre Raysor’s Journey to Overcome Infertility
US Army Veteran Deirdre Raysor shares how she discovered the VIVA program and what the VIVA grant means to her.
Apr 19
Spotlighting the Military Childcare Gap
During this Month of the Military Child we’re highlighting the childcare challenges military families face. 
Apr 19
U.S.VETS Las Vegas Transforming Lives and Honoring Service Through Community Support 
U.S.VETS—Las Vegas has been a leading force since 2001 in supporting military veterans and their families who face housing instability. Operating three residential facilities with over 330 beds and a… Read More
Apr 9
Providing Specialized Mental Health Services to Military Families
The Steven A. Cohen Centers Military Family Clinics strengthen mental health outcomes for military children and families with personalized, evidence-based treatment, ensuring that every patient has access to high-quality, effective… Read More
Apr 1
Supporting Veteran Homelessness and Housing Needs in Florida  
Our 2024 Summit in Fort Lauderdale brought together local experts to discuss the housing issues in Florida. Panelists included Ashley Lowery, president and CEO of Homeless Empowerment Project (HEP); Janet… Read More
Mar 28
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.
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.

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Apr 12
Bob Woodruff Foundation Names Suni P. Harford as Board Chair and Welcomes Three Accomplished Leaders to the Board of Directors
The Bob Woodruff Foundation is delighted that Suni Harford will continue her work with the Foundation as Board Chair, and that General Abrams, Ralph Andretta, and Gary Shedlin will join… Read More
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