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BlackRock to Host Bob Woodruff Foundation's VOWS Symposium for Veterans Returning to the Civilian Workforce

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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Hosted by BlackRock, the Symposium encourages organizations to collaborate, develop, and share veteran recruiting and retention best practices.

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  • Hosted by BlackRock, the Symposium encourages organizations to collaborate, develop, and share veteran recruiting and retention best practices.
  • The Symposium also allows veterans, spouses and service members who are returning to civilian life to meet with corporate recruiters about professional opportunities and receive career advice.
  • "As Co-Executive Sponsors of BlackRock's Veterans & Allies (VET) Network, we are thrilled to partner with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to present and host this year's VOWS Symposium from our global headquarters in November.
  • Registration for the 2023 New York City VOWS Symposium is open and there is no cost to participate: bobwoodrufffoundation.org/event/2023-nyc-vows-symposium-2/

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Brigadier General Russell Driggers Headline 2023 Got Your 6 Summit

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County and with generous support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, the Bob Woodruff Foundation will host its Got Your 6 Summit in San Antonio on February 14, from 9 am-5 pm.

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  • San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Brigadier General Russell Driggers, Commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, will open the Summit with a conversation on opportunities to further strengthen veteran and military services in San Antonio through collaboration.
  • Texas Public Radio's Military and Veterans' Issues Reporter Carson Frame will moderate.
  • ), Community Impact Committee Chair of United Way of San Antonio, will introduce a veteran's perspective on supporting veterans and military families in San Antonio and Chris Martin, President and CEO of United Way of San Antonio, will provide closing remarks.
  • "San Antonio has a wealth of support services available to the community, some catering specifically to the distinct needs of the military.

Pep Boys presents $100,000 donation to help veterans via the Bob Woodruff Foundation, continues its centennial celebration

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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The donation is one of a series initiatives announced in conjunction with the Pep Boys Centennial Celebration and represents a commitment to the Bob Woodruff Foundation as a long-term strategic partner.

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  • The donation is one of a series initiatives announced in conjunction with the Pep Boys Centennial Celebration and represents a commitment to the Bob Woodruff Foundation as a long-term strategic partner.
  • Pep Boys announced its intention to establish the partnership last year with the launch of the Pep Boys Centennial Calendar, of which a portion of the proceeds had been earmarked for the Foundation.
  • Pep Boys CEO Brian Kaner presented a check for $100,000 to the organization's co-founder Bob Woodruff and BWF CEO Anne Marie Dougherty in New York City on Monday.
  • The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was wounded by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.

ProVet USA to Join Operation Gridiron at the 2021 New York City Veterans Week Celebration in Times Square

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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Charitable donations will be received from the six ROLL stationary bike competitions -- with the computerized course and races displayed prominently on the Times Square Screen -- as well as between celebrities, local media and members of our armed forces, including NYC Department of Veterans Services Commissioner James Hendon.

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  • CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ProVet USA announced today that it will be joining Operation Gridiron, T-Mobile, Starbucks, Griffon Holdings, Bob Woodruff Foundation and others for the benefit of NYC veterans charities at the 2021 New York City Veterans Week celebration in Times Square on November 10th and 11th from 10:00 am-9:00 pm.
  • Veterans Week events promote the issues facing our Veterans and their families and provide them with the resources to transition and succeed in the civilian world.
  • ProVet USA is the only personalized leadership and professional development program that empowers veterans to thrive in the civilian workplace.
  • Operation Gridiron is a charitable effort in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the U.S. Veterans Chamber of Commerce (USVCC) to generate funds to support veterans.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation Partners with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America to Raise Awareness of the COVID-19 Vaccine Amongst Veteran Community

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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To raise awareness about vaccine safety and availability and share solutions for communities serving veterans and their families, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) today announced a partnership with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) to support vaccination education efforts for the military-veteran community.

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  • To raise awareness about vaccine safety and availability and share solutions for communities serving veterans and their families, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) today announced a partnership with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) to support vaccination education efforts for the military-veteran community.
  • The Bob Woodruff Foundation is a leader for the veteran community and a longtime partner of IAVA, said Jeremy Butler, CEO of IAVA.
  • Who: Jeremy Butler, CEO of IAVA; Bob Woodruff, co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation; and Dr. Kavita Patel, physician and former Obama administration official.
  • The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was wounded by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation Partners with US Fertility to Support Discounts on Fertility Treatments, Helping Injured Veterans Grow Their Families

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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Today, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has announced its partnership with US Fertility to drive awareness of discounted fertility treatments for veterans with service-related injuries to help them grow their families.

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  • Today, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has announced its partnership with US Fertility to drive awareness of discounted fertility treatments for veterans with service-related injuries to help them grow their families.
  • For five years, the Bob Woodruff Foundations Veterans In-Vitro InitiAtive (VIVA) has complemented fertility treatment services provided by the government to ensure military service does not preclude veterans from growing their families.
  • The Bob Woodruff Foundation provides up to $5,000 to eligible veterans, most of whom are ineligible for the VA-funded program.
  • About the Bob Woodruff Foundation:
    The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was hit by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.

Bob Woodruff Foundation Announces Latest Grants Addressing Urgent Needs of Veterans, Caregivers, and Military Families

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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b'Today, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has announced an investment of over $4.6 million in grants to 44 best-in-class organizations that are providing programs and services to veterans, caregivers, and military families impacted by COVID-19.

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  • b'Today, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has announced an investment of over $4.6 million in grants to 44 best-in-class organizations that are providing programs and services to veterans, caregivers, and military families impacted by COVID-19.
  • This announcement is a continuation of the Bob Woodruff Foundation\xe2\x80\x99s ongoing investment in programs helping veterans during COVID-19.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThrough these grants, the Bob Woodruff Foundation is helping veterans and their families access high-quality care and resources, eliminating barriers to their success, and empowering them to thrive.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThrough an investment from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, nearly 30 grants within this portfolio will help veterans and military families across the country with urgent essential needs, including food insecurity, emergency financial support, and housing assistance.
  • Since then, the Bob Woodruff Foundation has led an enduring call to action for people to stand up for heroes and meet the emerging and long-term needs of today\xe2\x80\x99s veterans.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation Welcomes Seven New Members to its Leadership Council

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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b'The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) is excited to announce the addition of seven new members to its Leadership Council.

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  • b'The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) is excited to announce the addition of seven new members to its Leadership Council.
  • An advisory body of experts from private sector, military, and civil servant leaders, the Bob Woodruff Foundation\xe2\x80\x99s Leadership Council provides informed guidance, advice, and recommendations to support the Bob Woodruff Foundation\xe2\x80\x99s mission.
  • Together, council members will offer insights and advice to guide the Bob Woodruff Foundation as they invest in empowering transitioning service members, veterans, military families and caregivers in the next chapter of their lives.\nFor more information about the Bob Woodruff Foundation\xe2\x80\x99s Leadership Council, please visit:\nAbout the Bob Woodruff Foundation:\nThe Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was wounded by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.
  • To date, BWF has invested over $76 million to Find, Fund and Shape\xe2\x84\xa2 programs that have empowered impacted veterans, service members, and their family members, across the nation.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation Releases Research Brief on Equine-Assisted Services for Veterans and Military Families

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
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However, this expansion also poses a challenge, as many recipients, advocates, providers, funders and policy makers, were unclear about the terminology surrounding these services.

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  • However, this expansion also poses a challenge, as many recipients, advocates, providers, funders and policy makers, were unclear about the terminology surrounding these services.
  • The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) addressed this challenge by funding a group of individuals who are leaders in this field, to conduct a two-year consensus-building process to develop a recommended list of terms to describe equine-assisted services.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cWhen we use optimal terminology, we most accurately and powerfully honor contemporary types of EAS that deserve to be distinctly identified and promoted.
  • For more information on the Bob Woodruff Foundation and Stand SMART for Heroes, please visit bobwoodrufffoundation.org/stand-smart-for-heroes/ .\nAbout the Bob Woodruff Foundation:\nThe Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was wounded by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation Announces Latest Funding for Regional Veteran Communities Across the Country

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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To combat the devastating impact of COVID-19 for veterans and their families, today the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) announced a $536,000 investment in stimulus funding to 62 local partners.

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  • To combat the devastating impact of COVID-19 for veterans and their families, today the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) announced a $536,000 investment in stimulus funding to 62 local partners.
  • The funding, made possible by Craig Newmark Philanthropies, will be used to support the needs of veterans in communities across the country with an emphasis on fighting food insecurity.
  • Your community is looking out for you, and we're going to get through thistogether,'" said Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
  • For more information about the Bob Woodruff Foundation's local partner network, please visit https://localpartnernetwork.bobwoodrufffoundation.org/
    The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was wounded by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.