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

2,544

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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Veterans Heritage Project | Veterans Stories that Impact Students

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

Larry
Honor, Protect, Serve in Payson
On October 9, 2022, listen to the amazing story of service from Captain (Ret.) Larry "Pappy" Ernst, a TOPGUN pilot and instructor, and learn about our program benefits directly from those impacted by our character education and civic engagement program.
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Saluting Stories of Service
Our March 11, 2023 annual fundraising gala honors COL (Ret) James H.P. Kelsey with our Storyteller Award, welcomes MAJ GEN (Ret.) Barbara Fast as our Special Guest, and recognizes a former student with our Alumni Service Award.
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Connie Mariano
Honor, Protect, Serve at Desert Mountain
On November 15, 2022, listen to Rear Admiral (Ret.) Connie Mariano's Navy and White House stories, 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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2022 Book Reception
On August 16 VHP welcomed 500 community members and students from 16 local school chapters.
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Sofia with Frank and Mike
2023 Alumni Award
Nominate a fellow alumni by October 1 or complete a self-submission form (highly encouraged) by December 1.
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VHP Course
Online Course
VHP offers step-by-step course to preserve veterans' histories in student publication, Since You Asked.
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