Causes: Human Services, Military & Veterans Organizations, Public & Societal Benefit, Veterans

Mission: The Augusta Warrior Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to connect Warriors with resources that improve their lives. Augusta Warrior Project’s model is based on developing a proactive relationship with Warriors in order to prevent or mitigate life crisis by holistically addressing issues early and collectively with our partners. Warrior assistance is coordinated by Augusta Warrior Project advocates. Our collaborative relationships with local, state, and national organizations ensures the well-deserved support for our Warriors and their families.

Results: Here are our results in the CSRA thus far for 2016:Warriors we found permanent housing: 265.Assisted Warriors to enroll in school: 166.Helped Warriors to find employment: 179.

Target demographics: Warriors of all eras, both wounded and not wounded.

Geographic areas served: The CSRA. Georgia counties include: Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond and Warren. South Carolina counties include: Aiken, Barnwell, Edgefield and McCormick.

Programs: Employment: Working with Veterans and employers to provide mutually beneficial opportunities. Benefits: Assisting Veterans & family members in cutting through red tape to get the benefits they have earned. Education: Assisting with GI Bill applications, identifying the best school/program of study, applying for grants/scholarships, and enrolling in basic skills training. Collaborative Services: Assisting Veterans & their families who are in need of additional assistance by connecting them with resources throughout the CSRA. Housing: Through the Supportive Services for Veterans and Family (SSVF) grant and working in collaboration with the CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority (EOA), AWP Veteran Homelessness Advocates are able to assist veterans who are homeless and those who are about to become homeless, to find affordable and permanent housing.