Veterans Health and Wellness Foundation

What Veterans Health and Wellness Foundation does

Veterans Health and Wellness Foundation (VHWF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2014 in Rockville, Maryland, that supports the health, wellness, and benefits-navigation needs of U.S. Veterans and their families. The organization operates a portfolio of programs centered on its flagship digital platform, VetConnect360™, which provides 24/7 access to benefits navigation, mental health support, peer connection, and career tools. The platform is powered by third-party Operation Pathfinder technology for claims preparation and is augmented by VHWF's own Veteran and trained-professional human navigators who guide users from initial filing through claim approval. VHWF's broader service portfolio includes the VA Navigator Assistance Program (VA NAP), the Education Impact Program with Provider Training for military culture competency, the Veteran Medical Neighborhood Consortium ('The Neighborhood'), a Resource Library and Resource Search Tool, the Veteran Lived Experience Series (VLES), and the Check-In/Veteran Wellness Alliance for mental health peer support.

VHWF generates no direct service revenue from Veterans — all programs are provided free of charge with no cost, obligation, or time limit. Operations are funded through individual donations (suggested tiers of $20, $50, $150, $200, $500, or custom amounts, including monthly sustaining gifts), corporate sponsorships of programs and events, volunteer contributions, and community-organized fundraising (including the inaugural Serenade for Strength gala held March 31, 2026 at Strathmore). Distribution is multi-channel: the VetConnect360 self-serve digital platform, in-person events, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), academic medical school partnerships, crisis-line referral pathways, and a broad referral partner ecosystem including the CHC: Creating Healthier Communities network (5,000+ nonprofits), Wounded Warrior Project Warrior Care Network, Centerstone's Military Services, and numerous peer-network organizations. The organization has 11–50 employees and is led by President & Chair Dr. Evelyn L. Lewis, MD.

Name

Veterans Health and Wellness Foundation

Legal name

Veterans Health and Wellness Foundation

Website

https://myvhwf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VHWF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free benefits navigation, mental health support, peer connection, and career tools to U.S. Veterans and their families through its VetConnect360™ digital platform and human-navigator services, funded by donations and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Support Services

NAICS

Administration of Veterans' Affairs (92314)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL), Behavioral & Mental Health Virtual Care (EAP/Teletherapy) (HLALADAB)

Keywords

• Veteran health services
• VA benefits navigation
• Veteran peer support
• Military family programs
• Nonprofit veteran support

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time or recurring donations from individual supporters. Donors can give at various levels ($20, $50, $150, $200, $500, or custom amounts) with options for monthly sustaining gifts.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate donors can sponsor VHWF events and programs. Includes naming opportunities for major program elements and events.
3. Volunteer Contributions: Community members donate time and talents to support VHWF programs and initiatives.
4. Community Fundraising: Community-organized fundraising events that support VHWF programs and initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Veterans Health and Wellness Foundation (VHWF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers programs and resources to U.S. Veterans and their families at no cost. Its offerings span VA benefits navigation, mental health support, peer-to-peer community connection, career transition resources, provider cultural-competency training, and special initiatives for underserved populations such as women veterans and survivors of military sexual trauma.

Product overview

Veterans Health and Wellness Foundation (VHWF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2014 in Rockville, Maryland, that provides a portfolio of interconnected programs and services centered around its flagship platform VetConnect360™. The core offering serves as a 'digital front door' providing Veterans and their families with benefits navigation, mental health support, peer community connection, and career tools available 24/7. VHWF's ecosystem includes the VA Navigator Assistance Program (VA NAP) for personalized claims guidance, the Education Impact Program with Provider Training for military culture competency, the Veteran Medical Neighborhood Consortium ('The Neighborhood') for community resource connection, the Resource Library and Veteran Lived Experience Series for education, the Check-In/Veteran Wellness Alliance for mental health peer support, and the Healing Her Journey initiative focused on women Veterans. The organization does not develop or sell commercial technology products; rather, it provides nonprofit service programs and leverages third-party platforms like Operation Pathfinder for benefits navigation functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VetConnect360: A one-stop digital platform providing benefits navigation, mental health support, peer connection, and career tools for Veterans and their families.
• Healing Her Journey
• VA Navigator Assistance Program (VA NAP)
• Veteran Medical Neighborhood Consortium (The Neighborhood)

Products and services

• VetConnect360 Peer-support community platform that connects veterans, active service members, and military families to one another for shared experience and ongoing wellness support.
• VA Navigator Assistance Program (VA NAP) One-on-one assistance program that helps veterans understand, apply for, and follow through on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and related healthcare entitlements.
• VHWF Education Impact Program Educational program supporting veterans pursuing higher education, certification, and career-transition learning pathways.
• Military Culture Competency Training Training program that prepares healthcare providers, employers, and community organizations to understand and respond effectively to the unique needs of veterans and military families.
• Veteran Medical Neighborhood Consortium Consortium-based program that coordinates community, clinical, and VA resources to create a connected network of care around veterans.
• Check-In (Veteran Wellness Alliance) Wellness check-in program operated under the Veteran Wellness Alliance, providing ongoing outreach and wellness monitoring to veterans at risk of isolation or crisis.
• Healing Her Journey Initiative Initiative dedicated to addressing the health, wellness, and recovery needs of women veterans, including survivors of military sexual trauma (MST).
• Veteran Lived Experience Series (VLES) Storytelling and education series featuring veterans sharing personal experiences to inform provider training, peer support, and community awareness.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CHC: Creating Healthier CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance operationalizing whole-person healing through whole-community activation. CHC brings 70 years of community health infrastructure and access to 5,000+ nonprofits nationwide. The partnership focuses on women Veterans through the Healing Her Journey initiative, including peer circles, trauma-informed support, and advocacy for gender-responsive VA policies.
• Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVHWF Interprofessional Educational Program established as a signature program at the RWJMS Institute for Excellence in Education. Curriculum integration focused on military culture competency and Veteran-specific health training.
• George Mason UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with GMU's Military, Veterans, and Families Initiative (MVFI) serving Veterans through education and professional training. Dr. Lewis serves as Clinical Instructor and member of the Dean's External Leadership Council.
• Chicago Medical School (Rosalind Franklin University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership integrating Veteran-centric curriculum into medical education programs. Dr. Lewis serves as Clinical Instructor at the institution.
• George W. Bush InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner supporting Veteran wellness initiatives and programs.
• Cohen Veterans NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing mental health resources and free therapy services for Veterans.
• AboutFace-USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner organization supporting Veteran health initiatives.
• Operation PathfindercoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform powering VHWF's benefits navigation. Provides claim preparation tools and connections to accredited VSOs. VHWF navigators combine this technology with human support for personalized assistance.
• Wounded Warrior Project Warrior Care NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical provider partner in the Veteran Wellness Alliance, connecting Warriors to high-quality mental health care.
• Centerstone's Military ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical provider partner in the Veteran Wellness Alliance providing military-specific mental health services.
• The Headstrong ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer network partner providing free, immediate mental health support to Veterans through a stigma-free approach.
• Blue Star FamiliesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer network partner supporting military and Veteran families through community connections.
• Elizabeth Dole FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer network partner supporting military and Veteran families, particularly caregivers.
• Student Veterans of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer network partner supporting Veteran students in their educational pursuits.
• Team RubiconminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer network partner providing purpose and community for Veterans through disaster response.
• Travis Manion FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer network partner empowering Veterans and families of fallen heroes.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Blue Star Families: Nonprofit supporting military and Veteran families through community connections and research. Listed as a VHWF peer-network partner and directly comparable as a family-caregiver segment peer.
• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led nonprofit combining disaster response with purpose and community reintegration. Listed as a VHWF peer-network partner and directly comparable as a peer-led Veteran service organization.
• Cohen Veterans Network: National nonprofit providing free, confidential mental health care to Veterans, service members, and families. Directly comparable to VHWF's mental health support pillar and listed as a VHWF strategic partner.
• The Headstrong Project: Nonprofit delivering free, stigma-free mental health treatment to Veterans via confidential teletherapy. Directly comparable to VHWF's Cabana-style anonymous peer mental health model and listed as a VHWF peer-network partner.
• Travis Manion Foundation: Veteran service nonprofit empowering Veterans and families of fallen service members through character-based programming. Listed as a VHWF peer-network partner and comparable in Veteran empowerment mission.
• Elizabeth Dole Foundation: National nonprofit focused on military and Veteran caregivers, including policy advocacy. Listed as a VHWF peer-network partner and directly comparable on caregiver support.
• Student Veterans of America: Coalition supporting Veteran student success in higher education. Listed as a VHWF peer-network partner and directly comparable as a Veteran education and transition peer.
• Wounded Warrior Project: Largest U.S. Veteran service nonprofit delivering mental health, benefits navigation, career, and peer support programs. Directly comparable to VHWF in mission, beneficiary population, and program mix, but at substantially larger scale and budget.
• Centerstone Military Services: National nonprofit provider of military-specific mental health services. Listed as a VHWF clinical partner in the Veteran Wellness Alliance and directly comparable as a behavioral health delivery peer.

Broad incumbents

• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Long-established Veteran service organization providing free benefits navigation and advocacy on VA claims. Directly comparable to VHWF's VA NAP benefits navigation service but with national infrastructure and federal recognition that VHWF lacks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VeteransHealthAndWellnessFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/myvhwf
• Instagraminstagram.com/myvhwf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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