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This article needs context or references with which to establish the notability of the subject matter. Please help out by providing context and reliable sources which back up the subject's importance for a general audience. (January 2009) See also: Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) Wounded Warrior Project Formation 2002[1] The Wounded Warrior Project is a private organization formed with the purpose to "honor and empower wounded warriors" of the United States Armed Forces.[2] Aid directed to soldiers varies quite widely from direct material aid to assistance with rehabilitation, providing services to attend to the special needs of injured veterans, building social support networks between different veterans and among their families and friends, raising public awareness of the existence of and issues related to wounded veterans, and lobbying Congress and participating in the legislative process for the benefit of veterans. Contents [hide] 1 History 1.1 Roanoke—United Spinal Association period 1.2 Jacksonville 2 Accomplishments 3 Financial information 4 References 5 External links // History Roanoke—United Spinal Association period The Project was founded in 2002 in Roanoke, Virginia[1] by John Melia[3][4] with the assistance of family and friends. Melia had himself been severely wounded in a helicopter crash while serving in Somalia in 1992.[1] Besides John the original founders of WWP include Jim Melia (Johns Prior to March 1, 2005 the WWP operated as a subsidiary of the United Spinal Association of New York.[3][5][6] It was during this period that the organization would develop one of its trademark activities, delivering backpacks full of supplies and other items to the bedsides of injured soldiers. Jacksonville In July 2006 WWP's headquarters were moved from Roanoke to Jacksonville, Florida. Executive Director Melia cited a strong local veteran community, access to Jacksonville International Airport, and support from the local business community, specifically the PGA Tour. Melia says, "Florida is one of the most veteran-friendly states in the country."[1] Accomplishments “ Without these outside veterans organizations, such as the Wounded Warrior Project, soldiers such as myself would be very lost. ” —1LT John A. Fernandez, injured veteran of the Iraq War in 2005 testimony before the U.S. Congress[6] Financial information 2005-2006 Annual Report 2005-2006 Audited Financial Statements 2006-2007 Annual Report 2006-2007 Audited Financial Statements United States IRS forms 990 for Wounded Warrior Project ORGANIZATION NAME STATE YEAR TOTAL ASSETS FORM PAGES EIN WWP, Inc. - 2005 VA 2005 $202,755 990 17 20-2370934 WWP, Inc. - 2006 FL 2006 $3,035,159 990 24 20-2370934 | ||||
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