Organizational History
In the wake of America’s War on Terror, former combat veterans and concerned citizens mobilized in 2006 to form the Military Warrior Support Foundation, dedicated to supporting our nation’s wounded servicemen and women as they transition to civilian life.
One specific need became clear quickly: our courageous, service-disabled warriors need help securing successful and meaningful employment in the civilian work force. During the first year of operations, the Foundation honed its focus to equipping service-disabled veterans make this effective employment transition. In 2007, the organization obtained nonprofit status and changed its name to the Veterans Employment Transition Foundation (VET Foundation) to best reflect its refined mission.
In just two years since its inception, the Foundation has sponsored four all expenses-paid, five-day comprehensive mentorship COMPASS retreats, equipping more than 100 combat-wounded warriors with personalized career guidance. VET Foundation and its COMPASSes are funded solely through generous individuals and organizations, with more than 95% gifts used in direct veteran support.
The Foundation is governed by a volunteer corporate Board of Directors, comprised of eleven professionals of diverse backgrounds, all veterans or closely military-service related. Each subscribes to the Foundation’s mission, vision, and core values. Two high-profile veterans serve pro bono on the Foundation’s Advisory Board. The Foundation currently has one administrative part-time employee.
