Enhancing the lives of military families facing medical crisis

Yellow Ribbon Fund was established in February 2005 to serve our injured service members as they returned home from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Enhancing the lives of military families facing medical crisis

Yellow Ribbon Fund was one of the first veteran service organizations to recognize the importance of keeping the family together during the critical recuperation phase.

Through the creation of our key programs: Crossroads and Keystone, we are able to make an impact on veterans and their families all around the world.

Our Programs

When a service member is wounded, ill or injured and requires hospitalization or rehabilitation, the military provides comprehensive care and support directly to the service member.

However, many families are not located near Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and are faced with logistical and financial difficulties including transportation and housing.

This is where Yellow Ribbon Fund steps in and fills in the gaps of care with two core programs:

Crossroads

Yellow Ribbon Fund provides practical support to Post 9-11 active-duty and veteran service members by offering rental cars, hotel stays, and fully-furnished apartments at no cost to military families while they are receiving medical treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

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Keystone

Yellow Ribbon Fund empowers caregivers by offering recreational and respite events, fitness and wellness activities, life skills training and educational classes, networking and peer-to-peer mentoring opportunities.

These resources have proven to boost morale, promote self-care and resilience, and foster friendships and family-bonding.

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Our Impact

See our work in numbers...

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Recipients served since 2005

Our Patrons Said...

Browse some of our recent success stories to see what our patrons think.

“Without Yellow Ribbon Fund’s support, I would not be here awaiting my surgery. I was not financially able to pay for hotels or a short-term apartment, let alone make sure my family was taken care of back home. I’m so grateful to Yellow Ribbon Fund, and can now look forward to eventually being able to walk, run, swim, and enjoy my life and family without excruciating pain.”

Retired U.S. Air Force Sean Sexton

Yellow Ribbon Fund Service Member

“Yellow Ribbon Fund’s support came at a time when we had no idea where else we would turn for help. They made it possible to keep our family together with the necessary essentials while I continued my treatment nearby at Walter Reed. We are forever grateful, and I am humbled to now be able to assist other service members as they navigate similar challenges.”

Retired Staff Sergeant Alex Aguilar

Yellow Ribbon Fund Service Member

“What I admire most about Yellow Ribbon Fund is that they remain true to their mission, consistently. They don’t spend money on TV ads, and they may not be world-famous, but they make a positive difference every day for veterans like me.”