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

2,426

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 2,000 veteran histories have inspired 52,000 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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student interest
Chapter Locations
See if one of our school partners is in your community.
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SYA book
Since You Asked™
Our annual publication of service stories.
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Signature Events

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Honor Roll
The April 17, 2021 HONOR ROLL drive-thru parade event celebrated veterans and students in place of our annual Community Reception and Book Signing. See the livestream recording.
2021 Highlights
Honorees with Emcee
Saluting Stories of Service
Our annual gala has been postponed until March 2022 out of respect for our honorees and safety of all our guests. We look forward to celebrating with you then.
2020 Highlights
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Honor, Protect, Serve at Desert Mountain
The November 4, 2020 event shared the powerful service story of Vietnam Veteran Winnie Fritz and important messages of impact from a student and teacher.
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Frank Lambert
Honor, Protect, Serve at The Rim
The November 7, 2020 event shared the powerful service story of Vietnam Veteran Frank Lambert and important messages of impact from a student and teacher.
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Latest News

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Alumni Service Award
Nominations are now open for our 1st Annual Alumni Service Award, sponsored by the Reifschneider Family Philanthropy Fund.
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Medal and Grit
Seventy-five years ago Thursday, near the end of World War II, the USS Indianapolis was hit by two Japanese torpedoes . . .
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