Military Warriors Support Foundation
Rating: 4.63 stars 251 reviews
Nonprofit Issues (NTEE):
Military & Veterans Organizations, Veterans
Address:
211 N. Loop 1604 E Suite 250 San Antonio TX 78232 USA
Mission:
Our mission is to support combat-wounded military service members, and surviving spouses of those killed in action, by offering programs that facilitate a successful transition to civilian life. Our programs include home donation, academic and employment assistance, as well as opportunities to develop life skills that are essential to achieving success.
Results:
Our Homes4WoundedHeroes and Homes4GoldStars Programs have, to date, awarded nearly 900 mortgage-free homes combat-wounded heroes, Gold Star spouses and their families. Through our robust financial mentorship program our Heroes & Gold Stars have paid down over $20 million in personal debt.
Target demographics:
Combat-Wounded Veterans and Gold Star Spouses
Geographic areas served:
All 50 States
Programs:
Homes4WoundedHeroes - Mortgage-Free Homes Skills4Life - Outdoor Recreation Transportation4Heroes - Payment-Free Vehicles Leadership4Life - Leadership Development
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5 people found this review helpful
I initially ignored the email I got about Transportation4Heroes thinking it was most likely just a marketing email.. then MWSF called me next week and told me to apply. I applied, and sure enough it wasn't just marketing! What a nonprofit!
5 people found this review helpful
Since 22Aug2009 My children and I have struggled to find a place to call home. We moved so many times as if we were still in the military with our loved one. When he left, he took the sense of home with him. It felt like we were lost and left to fend for ourselves. Thankfully we stayed in contact with battle buddies who told us about Military Warriors Support Foundation. M. W. S. F. has been our saving grace. I truly felt like our new home was a gift from my husband/children’s father. My husband Sgt. Darby Morin would have done anything in his power to provide for us. I feel his spirit lives on through programs like Military Warrior Support Foundation. With this opportunity of owning a mortgage-free home we are able to create our new life and continue moving forward in our endeavors without having to worry about our stability. Our spirit is renewed with the help of Military Warrior Support Foundation and Wells Fargo Bank. Thank you! Kinanâskomitin (in my Cree language)
5 people found this review helpful
I would like to thank MWSF for gifting me and my family the house in Tennessee.I would also like to thank my mentor Karyn who has not only help me financially but also everything else in life, she is a blessing and very funny to talk too. Almost half a year down and everything just feels so surreal!!!
Thank you to everyone who has helped in anyway make all this happen for us
4 people found this review helpful
MWSF has went above and beyond for my family and I. I am very grateful for the mortgage free home, helping me get finances in order through mentorship and even going further to help with Christmas presents for my family. There aren't enough words to describe my gratitude and appreciation for all they do. Thank you for serving those who sacrificed the ultimate.
3 people found this review helpful
Absolutely Life Changing! I am able to return to school and gain the education to begin a 2nd career. I would not have been able to return to college with MWSF! The peace of mind that come with home ownership is beyond my vocabulary to adequately express! My credit score is so much better than it was. I am in such a better place than I was before this all happened! I am able to focus on the important things, spending time with friends and family, getting my degree, adding a fur baby to my family.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Nothing! They are fantastic!
4 people found this review helpful
Military Warrior Support Foundation provided me and my family with a payment free vehicle. This vehicle came at a perfect time. We can now travel as a family with the having a reliable vehicle. I cannot thank MWSF enough for this amazing gift for my family and I. We are truly grateful to you, your donors and those who sponsor these programs. Transportation 4 Heroes and MWSF is the real deal.
4 people found this review helpful
Hi my name is Nate Terzano. I can't believe answering a phone call has changed my family's life for the best. Today we received a call that we were awarded a mortgage-free home. We want to thank our vetting coordinator Lisa and the entire team at military warrior support foundation for all their help. You guys truly are a blessing and we are looking forward to being apart of your team. This home really means a lot to our family. Again we truly thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the chance to grow with our kids.
5 people found this review helpful
Military Warrior Support Foundation has changed my life so much. By being awarded a home through there homes 4 hero's it has made mine and my families lives so much better. The financial mentoring that we received we fixed our credit to where now we are sitting closer to the 800 mark and that is Excellent credit rating and without that help and teaching we would not be home owners who also own our cars we have. I would recommend to anyone in or out of the military to contact them for help they have many program's that can help
7 people found this review helpful
Military Warriors Support Foundation has changed my life and my Wife's lives by giving us the tools to not only know how to watch our finances and also to be able to look at our credit report's and contact those that we owed money too. We have used the 3 year's to our advantage and clear everything from our credit report's. After completing these 3 year's we have raised our credit score and are enjoying our new used home and are happy that we are now financially safe ( secure ). We GIve a BIG THANKS to Military Warriors Support Foundation and the Donor's that are giving those of us who were or are in the Military to know that we are not forgotten.
4 people found this review helpful
On behalf of all the wounded veterans, I can't imagine a better way to start a prosperous new life than a new home and being debt free. The Military Warrior Support Foundation gives our veterans a transition to financial security all while taking care families. I thought it was too good to be true, and I was pleasantly surprised when all the miracles happened. My mentor was such a blessing, she guided me for three years to a debt free existence.
I am extremely grateful!
6 people found this review helpful
Hello to all the fine folks out there. My name is Mark Duran and I have recently received the greatest gift imaginable; a new mortgage free home. I was lucky to survive a VBIED Suicide Bomber attack in Afghanistan that resulted in years of recovery (spine, TBI, and PTSD) and a medical retirement from the Army.
Now I feel even more fortunate for the care and generosity of the Military Warriors Support Foundation. My life changed in an instant after receiving the good news of my new home. I have literally been adrift settling into the Midwest after my discharge in 2007, I was afraid to go back to my home out west in the Afghan like deserts of New Mexico and Mountains of Utah. The lakes of Wisconsin is the perfect place for recouperation and healing, the new home is EXACTLY Where I Want To be!
I did go back, and I've spent the last six months facing my fears in the high desert near Taos New Mexico... The flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive memories are more controlled. Mission accomplished! Now I am so excited to reinvent myself once again in Wisconsin, living in a safe environment while reducing my debt. It's time to set new goals.
I even reconnected with Melissa, a former MP whom I was stationed with in Germany. I look forward to a bright future with Melissa by my side in a home made possible by the wonderful folks at Military Warriors Support Foundation!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
None
How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2014
4 people found this review helpful
Definitely life changing. It gave my wife the ability to better care for me and relieve financial stress. Having a financial mentor helped us establish good credit and spending habits.