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How are we supporting veterans, service members, and their families?
Nov 30
Supporting Veterans in the Woodruff Family’s Hometown of Detroit
This fall, through the NFL-BWF Salute to Service partnership, we awarded a Healthy Lifestyles and Creating Community grant to Volunteers of America Michigan (VOAMI). With the funding, VOAMI will improve… Read More
Nov 22
The Unseen Sacrifices of Military Caregivers
Taking on the role of caregiver is often something that happens, to borrow a phrase from Lee Woodruff, “in an instant.” Often partners, spouses, parents, and children are thrown into… Read More
Nov 13
Combating Food Insecurity Among Coastal Veterans
Veterans may face challenges after service, but food insecurity shouldn’t be one of them. Statistics show that 1.4 million veterans are food insecure, and only about half of those food… Read More
Oct 30
Restoring Stability for New York City’s Unhoused Veterans
Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is supporting unhoused veterans with housing and career services in NYC and Long Island.
Oct 27
PATH Combating Veteran Homelessness
In 1983, concerned community members on Los Angeles’ Westside started People Assisting The Homeless (PATH) to support for their unhoused neighbors, including veterans. Today, PATH continues to provide housing services across… Read More
Oct 25
Preparing Student Veterans for the (College) Frontlines
What is one way to prepare student veterans for academic success? Through a boot camp, of course. Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP) offers this model to prepare students for success at U.S.… Read More
Oct 17
Supporting Military Student Transition at the Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center
Transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging for any service member or veteran. With support from a military family center, making that transition can be smoother when providing… Read More
Oct 11
A New Season of Football and One Year of Impact
Football is back! The 2023 season is underway and we’re reflecting our NFL-BWF Salute to Service Partnership’s impact over the past year. Together, we helped impact on the lives of… Read More
Story Collection
How are we impacting veterans, service members and their families?
Nov 30
Supporting Veterans in the Woodruff Family’s Hometown of Detroit
This fall, through the NFL-BWF Salute to Service partnership, we awarded a Healthy Lifestyles and Creating Community grant to Volunteers of America Michigan (VOAMI). With the funding, VOAMI will improve… Read More
Nov 22
The Unseen Sacrifices of Military Caregivers
Taking on the role of caregiver is often something that happens, to borrow a phrase from Lee Woodruff, “in an instant.” Often partners, spouses, parents, and children are thrown into… Read More
Nov 13
Combating Food Insecurity Among Coastal Veterans
Veterans may face challenges after service, but food insecurity shouldn’t be one of them. Statistics show that 1.4 million veterans are food insecure, and only about half of those food… Read More
Oct 30
Restoring Stability for New York City’s Unhoused Veterans
Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is supporting unhoused veterans with housing and career services in NYC and Long Island.
Oct 27
PATH Combating Veteran Homelessness
In 1983, concerned community members on Los Angeles’ Westside started People Assisting The Homeless (PATH) to support for their unhoused neighbors, including veterans. Today, PATH continues to provide housing services across… Read More
Oct 25
Preparing Student Veterans for the (College) Frontlines
What is one way to prepare student veterans for academic success? Through a boot camp, of course. Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP) offers this model to prepare students for success at U.S.… Read More
Oct 17
Supporting Military Student Transition at the Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center
Transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging for any service member or veteran. With support from a military family center, making that transition can be smoother when providing… Read More
Oct 11
A New Season of Football and One Year of Impact
Football is back! The 2023 season is underway and we’re reflecting our NFL-BWF Salute to Service Partnership’s impact over the past year. Together, we helped impact on the lives of… Read More
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Nov 30
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
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
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.
Nov 9
The 17th Annual Stand Up for Heroes Raises More than $14 Million to Support Veterans Through the Bob Woodruff Foundation
Stand Up for Heroes, presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival for its 17th year, raised over $14 million for veterans.
Sep 28
BlackRock to Host Bob Woodruff Foundation’s VOWS Symposium for Veterans Returning to the Civilian Workforce
Military veterans, spouses, service members who are returning to the civilian workforce, and corporate hiring managers are invited to attend the Bob Woodruff Foundation’s VOWS Symposium on November 2, 2023,… Read More
Sep 27
The Embassy of the State of Qatar Announces a $5 Million Gift to the Bob Woodruff Foundation
The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has received a $5 million donation from longtime partner, the Embassy of the State of Qatar. Through December 2024, the Foundation will invest the funds… Read More
Sep 6
17th Annual Stand Up for Heroes, Presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival, Returns to New York
Jimmy Carr, Ronny Chieng, Shane Gillis, Josh Groban, John Mellencamp, Tracy Morgan, Jon Stewart, The War and Treaty, Rita Wilson and More to Take the Stage to Honor Our Nation’s… Read More
Aug 21
The Bob Woodruff Foundation Publishes Understanding the PACT Act
the Bob Woodruff Foundation has published Understanding the PACT Act to help – address misinformation about eligibility and claims and – ensure that those who may be eligible for expanded… Read More
