General Agency Information |
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| Name: | Warrior Expositions |
Contact Information |
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| Email: | info@warriorhike.org |
| Website: | http://warriorexpeditions.org/ |
Details |
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| Description: | Historically, military units would experience a lengthy journey home after fighting a campaign abroad. During this journey home, warriors would process and come to terms with their wartime experiences. But in today's age of modern transportation military personnel can find themselves home within a few days of serving in a combat zone. Since 2001, over 2.5 million veterans have returned home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan but many of them have never transitioned from their experiences. This is evident by the recent report from the Department of Veteran Affairs which states that over 20% of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. After returning home from deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Sean Gobin hiked all 2,185 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Recognizing the therapeutic effects of long distance hiking, Sean founded Warrior Expeditions that supports combat veterans transitioning from their military service by participating in long distance outdoor expeditions. ELIGIBILITY: Any veteran who has served in a combat zone and who has been honorably discharged is qualified to participate in Warrior Expeditions programs. Use online application https://warriorexpeditions.org/apply/application/ FUNDING SOURCE: Warrior Expeditions is a 501(c)3 veteran nonprofit organization and all donations are tax deductible under Federal EIN 46-5201997. |
| Programs: | Veterans participating in Warrior Expeditions programs receive various forms of support during and after their journey. First, veterans receive the necessary equipment and supplies required to complete a long distance outdoor expedition. Next, Warrior Expeditions coordinates community support in the forms of transportation, lodging, and food from veteran and community organizations located along the route. Veterans participating in Warrior Expeditions programs agree to follow the schedule of support to the best of their ability. The purpose of the schedule is to allow the organizations that will support the journey a chance to prepare and coordinate assistance. Lastly, Warrior Expeditions assists veterans with job placement opportunities at the completion of their journey with the program's numerous sponsors and partners. |
| Languages other than English: | None |
| Accommodations for Disabled Persons: | See website for information |
| Public Transportation: | Varies |
| Eligibility: | See Website |
| Fees: | None |
| Areas Served: | United States |
| Funding Source: | See Description Notes |
Officials/Contact Persons |
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| Officials: |
Sean Gobin Founder/Executive director sgobin@warriorhike.org |
Subject Headings |
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| Subject Headings: |
Private Nonprofits Veteran Support Groups Veterans |
| This agency was last updated on May 21, 2018. | |