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Bob Woodruff Foundation Announces $4 Million Investment in Fall Grant Recipients
This portfolio includes several major grants to programs that promote healthy lifestyles and foster greater community engagement with the veteran population, representing a continuation of our efforts as an NFL Salute To Service partner. The Fall 2019 Grant Cycle also executes on a significant investment of $6 million from the Qatar Harvey Fund (QHF) across multiple focus areas, supporting programs that provide necessary and long-term support to veterans impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey on the Texas Gulf Coast two years ago. More Info.
Bob Woodruff Foundation and National Veterans Intermediary Announce Groundbreaking Data Tool to Improve Veteran Support Nationwide
Made possible by a nearly $5M gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, the Local Partner Self-Assessment Tool is part of an initiative to use community-based solutions to address veteran challenges More Info.
The New York Comedy Festival and Bob Woodruff Foundation Present The 13th Annual Stand Up for Heroes
Ronny Chieng, Hasan Minhaj, John Oliver, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart and Special Guests Take the Stage to Honor Our Nation’s Veterans at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 4 More Info.
Sesame Street Helps Families Adjust to Caring for Wounded, Ill, or Injured Military Service Members and Veterans
Sesame Workshop, USAA, and the Bob Woodruff Foundation work together to launch multimedia Sesame Street for Military Families: Caregiving campaign. “The Bob Woodruff Foundation is proud to work together with Sesame Workshop to serve military caregiving families, so those families have the support they need to thrive after service,” said Anne Marie Dougherty, Chief Executive Officer of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. “Together, we can help children and their families navigate the challenges and find the joy in their family’s journey.” More Info.