Building Character.
Honoring Service.

Veterans Heritage Project develops character and civic responsibility in students by providing experiential learning programs that honor veterans and preserve their legacy.

School Partners

30

Veterans Interviewed

2,683

Scholarships Awarded

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Our Students

Students are empowered to discover their own potential by forging relationships with some of our nation's military heroes. By preserving their legacy, students develop confidence, character, and leadership skills of their own.
Educational Programs
Scholarships, civic engagement, and veteran speakers enhance our mission.
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Impact for our Students
Experiential learning is at the core of the program’s success.
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Our Veterans

By honoring veterans, we have created a platform for empowering young adults, the future leaders of America. Our veterans' legacy of service, sacrifice, duty, and loyalty helps guide the next generation.
Veteran Programs
Join the community of veterans who continue their legacy with Veterans Heritage Project.
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Impact to our Veterans
Attend our next Community Reception and Book Signing, where students honor participating veterans.
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Our Impact

Connecting Students with Veterans has led to 100% of student authors graduating, 95% pursing college, a quarter of veterans telling their story for the first time, and two-thirds of veterans finding the process cathartic.
Our Story
Over 2,500 veteran histories have inspired 56,000 students since 2004. 100% of veteran participants recommend VHP. Learn how it all began.
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Support VHP
VHP received the 2018 Citizen Honors Award, presented by Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients. Help VHP continue our path of excellence.
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Our Projects

Veterans Heritage Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with many opportunities for involvement.
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Inspire Your Workplace
Enhance your company culture with service stories.
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Chapter Locations
See if one of our school partners is in your community.
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Since You Asked™
Our annual publication of service stories.
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Signature Events

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Community Book Reception
Our Community Receptions and Book Singings honor the veterans in the annual debut of Since You Asked. Patriotic music, student scholars, and meeting veterans as they sign the pages of their story leave all inspired.
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Saluting Stories of Service
At our March 2, 2024, 5th annual fundraising gala, VHP will honor Rose Mattie with our Storyteller Award, recognize a former student with our Alumni Service Award, and celebrate the 20th year of Connecting Students with Veterans.
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Honor, Protect, Serve at Desert Mountain
Join us November 8, 2023 to hear Vietnam stories from Major (Ret.) Clovis Jones, Jr., and learn about our program directly from those impacted by our character education and civic engagement program.
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Latest News

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20 Years of VHP
Veterans Heritage Project celebrates the 20th year of Connecting Students with Veterans.
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$10,000 Raffle
Sanderson Lincoln is sponsoring the organization’s At-TEN-tion Pays Raffle with a $10,000 cash prize.
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2024 Alumni Award
Nominate a fellow alumni by October 1 or complete a self-submission form (highly encouraged) by December 1.
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