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

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Veterans Interviewed

2,085

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 43,000 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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SYA book
Since You Asked™
Our annual publication of service stories.
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Signature Events

Honor, Protect, Serve Event
Honor, Protect, Serve at Desert Mountain
On November 6, 2019, enjoy a casual happy hour with your neighbors, listen to the powerful service story of Vietnam Veteran Frank Lambert, and contribute to our mission. Hosted by VHP Board Directors and VHP Ambassadors.
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Sammy MOH
Saluting Stories of Service Celebration
Our fundraising dinner on March 7, 2020 honors Colonel Thomas H. Kirk, Jr., USAF (Ret.), a Vietnam POW, with our Storyteller Award for a legacy of service, and whose story has helped to build character in youth.
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Community Reception and Book Signing
Join our students on April 19, 2020 as they honor their veterans in the annual debut of Since You Asked. Patriotic music, student statements, and meeting veterans as they sign the pages of their story will leave you inspired.
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Latest News

Purple Heart medal
Lost Medals
When Clara Beth LaFollette and Gretchen Erickson left Philip Hooper’s home on that July day, they knew they had to do something.
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Emma Suttell Since You Asked
Veterans Shape Future
From the first time I had the honor to perform the National Anthem at a Book Reception and Ceremony, I knew VHP was something special.
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Rick Romley 2019, Storyteller Award
Rick Romley Editorial
The Storyteller Award, they say, is given to those whose stories impart inner strength, and who are committed to furthering veteran interests.
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