Wounded Warrior Project Offers Healing Outdoor Adventure to Veterans

The founder and CEO of Allied Wallet, Andy Khawaja is an accomplished entrepreneur who was named a 2018 Iconic Figure in Finance by CEO Monthly magazine. Also a philanthropist, Andy Khawaja shares his success by donating to several nonprofit organizations, including the Wounded Warrior Project.

Since 2001, more than 52,000 military service members have sustained physical injuries, more than 500,000 suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, and another 320,000 live with the effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Wounded Warrior Project operates a variety of programs to support veterans re-entering civilian life and help them address their physical, mental, and emotional wounds. One of these programs is a rehabilitative adventure called Project Odyssey.

An outdoor multi-day adventure, Project Odyssey focuses on helping veterans develop tools to overcome adversity. With options such as an all-male, all-female, or couples retreat, participants enjoy activities like hiking, rock climbing, and scavenger hunts in a safe and supportive environment. Led by trained counselors and fellow veterans, Project Odyssey allows veterans to reestablish strong human connections and rediscover the strength within themselves.

United Service Organizations Features Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program

A prominent e-commerce entrepreneur, Andy Khawaja serves as the CEO of Allied Wallet. Andy Khawaja also supports a variety of nonprofit or not-for-profit organizations including the United Service Organizations (USO). 

An organization dedicated to supporting members of the armed forces, the USO operates at or near military bases across the U.S. and throughout the world. In addition to organizing a variety of entertainment programs for the troops, the USO helps service members stay connected with their families through initiatives such as the Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program.

While deployed, service members stationed across the world can read books to their children at home through the Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program. They visit a participating USO location and record themselves reading a children’s story aloud, then USO ships that recording home to their family. Children of military members who live near participating USO offices also can record themselves reading a book and send it to a loved one who they miss. In some locations, the Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program organizes fun and educational kids’ events, such as craft activities that relate to a story time theme.