From the start, we recognized that the recovery of those who have gone to war depends in large part on the people they have around them when they get back—most notably their spouses, their parents, and their kids. It’s also clear that those who have strong family support do much better in recovery than those who lack such support, and …
On May 15, 2016, the El Segundo, Palos Verdes Peninsula, and South Bay Sunrise Rotary Clubs held their 3rd annual Beer and Wine Festival. This was the second year that Wounded Heroes of America played a part in the event. Last year it was held at the Botanical Gardens in Rolling Hills Estates, and we were in charge of the …
Happy Mother’s Day When we started down this path in 2001, we simply wanted to help others, to be a volunteer in this post-9/11 world. I didn’t think it would turn into a foundation, but in 2002, we began an association with a newly formed group called United Warriors Survivor Foundation (UWSF). Founded by Petty Officer Nick Rocha, the goal …
At Wounded Heroes of America, we insist on enjoying ourselves. Life is meant to be lived, after all, and how we spend our allocated time on Earth is up to us. Many of the men and women we serve have seen enough horrible things to last a lifetime, so whenever we get an opportunity to let loose and have a …
Before the day at the ranch, we looked at the weather report every day, and every day the forecast improved. When February 13 arrived, the weather could not have been better; it was a gorgeous day to be outside. El Niño was nowhere to be found. It was our second annual trip to Horse of the Sun Ranch, and our …
This year sure flew by with the holiday season fast approaching once again. We can still remember all the hustle and bustle of last year’s OPERATION SANTA when our wounded Veterans and their families where fundraising, buying, wrapping, and delivering presents to children of fallen warriors and wounded Vets. Well, it’s that time again so get ready to make this year …
Veterans Day Event- “A Night of Laughter” 2015Hosted by Hound Squad & Wounded Heroes of AmericaCome join us for another terrific night of fellowship and laughter with our Wounded Vets. Tickets just went on sale NOW for our 2nd Annual “Night of Laughter”. Last year was a great night of fun, this year will be even better. Come and …
On Saturday Sept 26 -The South Bay Sunrise Rotary club of Torrance hosts their 6th Annual RAT RIDE. This is our second year helping guide the riders. The race consist of several distances from 15 miles to 61 miles throughout many of the South Bay communities- It has a little bit for everyone, including a nice ride along the beach. …
We may not have deep pockets but we have great friends that love, respect and understand the value and the sacrifice our men and women in uniform make daily. Every year for the last three years the Los Angeles County Fair (LACF) has hosted Wounded Heroes of America for a Day at the Fair. It’s one of our biggest get-together …
Today a group of us went to the CBS studios in LA for the filming of the Price is Right. The show was all about Veterans. We only got a few photos as we couldn’t take our cell phone inside the studios, but in spite of the rain, the traffic jams, and everyone being late, we all manage to all …
