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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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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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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Saluting Stories of Service
Our March 5, 2022 fundraising gala will recognize Vietnam Veteran Frank Lambert with our Storyteller Award and welcome Medal of Honor Recipient Mike Sprayberry as our Special Guest.
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Honor, Protect, Serve at Desert Mountain
At the November 10, 2021 event, LTC (Ret.) David Clukey, a special forces "Green Beret", will share his Afghanistan service story, and a student and teacher will share messages of impact.
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Honor, Protect, Serve at The Rim
At the September 12, 2021 event Vietnam Veteran Winnie Fritz shared her 10 lessons and 6 gifts from her service, student and teacher videos shared stories of impact, and our hosts offered matching funds.
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Latest News

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Alumni Service Award
Nominations open September 1, 2021 for 2nd Annual Alumni Service Award, sponsored by the Reifschneider Family Philanthropy Fund.
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Event Reaches 300,000
The April 17, 2021 HONOR ROLL drive-thru parade event was covered by every local TV station. See the livestream recording.
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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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