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Provides no-cost transportation to get veterans to and from their medical appointments. (**).

Requirements to Apply:

**ATTENTION:
Our Wellness Rides 4 Heroes Transportation Program is available between the hours of 6am and 6pm, Monday – Friday with the exception of the following observed Holidays:
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan 20
Presidents' Day
Feb 17
Memorial Day
May 25
Independence Day
Jul 3
Labor Day
Sep 7
Columbus Day
Oct 12
Veterans Day
Nov 11
Thanksgiving
Nov 26
Day after Thanksgiving
Nov 27
Christmas Eve
Dec 24
Christmas
Dec 25


PLEASE REMEMBER: All rides are on a first come-first served basis with 3 days advance notice.



1. You must be a veteran
2. You must be ambulatory (able to get in and out of a non-ADA equipped vehicle with little to no assistance) (Driver has ability to store manual wheelchairs, walkers and canes in back of vehicle during transport)
3. You must be enrolled in VA health care
4. You must be located within Bexar County and traveling to and/or from VA approved medical appointments within Bexar County.

Additional Requirements:
Reservations must be made at least three (3) days in advance and will be based on a first come, first-served basis.
The veteran must be located within and traveling to appointments in the covered area – currently, Bexar County
The veteran must be requesting transportation to or from the VA Hospital or an approved VA facility

Veterans must be ambulatory (No Scooters or Electric Wheelchairs) and able to get in and out of a non-ADA equipped vehicle with little to no assistance.



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Awards mortgage-free homes to combat wounded heroes injured while in service to our country. In addition to the home, the recipient will receive 3 years of family and financial mentoring.

Requirements to Apply:

1. Must be a veteran wounded during combat (Purple Heart recipients given priority) or wounded during combat training from any American military conflict
2. Must be honorably retired or separated from the military or within 90 days of discharging.
3. Must intend to use this home as your Primary Residence. Priority will be given to applicants who do not currently have a mortgage
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Awards mortgage-free homes to Gold Star spouses who’s loved one made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. In addition to the home, the recipient will receive 3 years of family and financial mentoring.

Requirements to Apply:

1. Must be an unmarried Gold Star Spouse of a veteran who was Killed-In-Action or killed during combat training
2. Must intend to use this home as your Primary Residence. Priority will be given to applicants who do not currently have a mortgage
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Provides a payment-free 1 year lease, in an apartment complex. In addition to the apartment, the recipient will receive 1 year of family and financial mentoring.

Requirements to Apply:

1. Must be a veteran wounded during combat (Purple Heart recipients given priority) or wounded during combat training from any American military conflict
2. Must be honorably retired or separated from the military or within 90 days of discharging.
3. Must intend to use this home as your Primary Residence. Priority will be given to applicants who do not currently have a mortgage
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Provides recreational outings and peer-to-peer mentorship with hunting, fishing and golfing adventures.

Requirements to Apply:

1. Must be a combat wounded service member (veteran or active duty) from any American military conflict
or
2. Must be an unmarried Gold Star Spouse or Gold Star Child of a veteran who was Killed-In-Action or killed during combat training
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Awards payment-free vehicles to combat wounded heroes injured while in service to our country & Gold Star spouses who’s loved one made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. In addition to the vehicle, the recipient will receive 1 year of family and financial mentoring.

Requirements to Apply:

1. Must be a veteran wounded during combat (Purple Heart recipients given priority) or wounded during combat training from any American military conflict
2. Must be an unmarried Gold Star Spouse of a veteran who was Killed-In-Action or Killed during combat training
3. Must be honorably retired or separated from the military or within 90 days of discharging.
4. Must be able to obtain vehicle insurance
5. Must not have more than 1 vehicle loan/lease per household
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Provides a 2-year program to help veterans transition the skills they acquired in the military into the leadership skills for the civilian workforce

Participants will complete a variety of skill building workshops, trainings, attend events, meet company CEO’s and influential leaders

2019 CLASS SLOTS ARE FILLED. The window for the 2020 class will open December 1, 2019 – Check Back and Apply during that time.

Requirements to Apply:

To apply for the Leadership4Life program, you must have successfully completed one of MWSF’s programs (Homes4Wounded Heroes, Apartment4Heroes, Transportation4Heroes, Skills4Life Events) or be set to complete the program by the date specified on the application. The application includes a referral from your financial mentor or a Skills4Life Leader.


Year One Requirements:
1. Must attend quarterly on-site training (2-3 days – travel/lodging provided)
2. Must participate in peer-to-peer mentorship and assignments
3. Must participate in individual online assignments
4. Must participate in 4 online video meetings/trainings


Year Two Requirements:
1. Must attend 2 on-site trainings (2-3 days – travel/lodging provided)
2. Must mentor a Year One participant
3. Must participate in online video meetings/trainings
4. Must represent MWSF at events
5. Must organize an L4L event
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