WHO WE ARE

Veterans Rebuilding Life (VRL) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting individuals affected by war, and humanitarian crises. Founded in 2011 by American veterans of the Global War on Terror (GWOT), VRL is an award-winning charity that delivers direct aid and essential support services to victims of conflict and crisis, both in the U.S. and overseas.

OUR MISSION

WHAT WE DO

Veterans Rebuilding Life delivers direct aid and emergency assistance to the victims of war and humanitarian crises locally and globally. Explore the options below to learn about our humanitarian programs:

VETERAN SERVICES 〉

Employment

FT/PT Job placement for veterans seeking better employment.

FT/PT jobs at competitive starting salaries are available for veterans across a wide range of professions.

Vocational Training

All vocational training programs are accredited and certified with the state of NY.

Certified training programs for veterans pursuing a career in the skilled trades.

Accredited VSO

Veterans Rebuilding Life staff are professionally trained and accredited Veteran Service Officers, (VSO).

Professionally trained and accredited: Veterans Service Officers (VSO) are available to legally assist veterans secure their VA benefits.

Project 360º

Project 360º is an evidence-based reintegration program developed for veterans, by veterans.

Project 360º is an evidence-based program designed to address the diverse needs of today’s veterans.

CRISIS RESPONSE 〉

Direct Medical Aid

Emergency medical and surgical care provided to innocent children wounded in war.

Direct Food Aid

Veterans Rebuilding Life provides direct food-aid in response to humanitarian crises, both locally and globally.

Emergency food distribution in response to humanitarian crises on local and global levels.

CIH PTSD Treatment

Veterans Rebuilding Life provides direct medical aid and services to victims of conflict and crisis.

Complementary Integrative Health (CIH) treatments for veterans with PTSD, who are seeking alternatives to prescription medications.

Missions Accomplished

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View the impact of our humanitarian programs and services in the mission archives.

All donations made to Veterans Rebuilding Life directly supports the humanitarian mission.
All donations made to Veterans Rebuilding Life directly supports the humanitarian mission.

HOW WE DO IT

All Veterans Rebuilding Life programs and services are carried out by a dedicated team of qualified and committed volunteers, who generously donate their time in support of this humanitarian mission.

TESTIMONIALS
Veterans Wilderness Weekend on the Appalachian Trail sponsored by: Veterans Rebuilding Life 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization: vrlnyc.org
Veterans Wilderness Weekend on the Appalachian Trail sponsored by Veterans Rebuilding Life 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization: vrlnyc.org

VETERANS
WILDERNESS
RETREAT

On June 7th, 2025 service members from all branches of military service came together for the inaugural Veterans Wilderness Retreat…

HIGHLIGHTS
Veterans Rebuilding Life supporter: Deputy Director Benjamin Pomerance, Esq. of the NYS Division of Veterans Services.
VRL member: Marikay Satryano, with the NYPD Community Affairs Division.
VRL member: Marikay Satryano, with the NYPD Community Affairs Division.
Bronx Fire Marshall of the Fire Dept. of New York
Veterans Rebuilding Life supporters from the New York City Fire Dept. (FDNY)
Veterans Rebuilding Life supporters from the medical community donate their professional services to support the humanitarian mission.

PARTNERSHIPS

All Veterans Rebuilding Life programs are supported through community-based collaborations with local business leaders, who donate the supplies and services necessary to meet the needs of each VRL program.

PARTNERSHIPS
Veterans Rebuilding Life
Veterans Rebuilding Life is comprised of veterans from all branches of service, cultures, and creed.

MEASURED IMPACT

Project 360º has a 92% success rate among veteran participants, and maintains a record of zero suicides since the program’s inception.

MEASURED IMPACT

RECORD OF INTEGRITY

100% of all donations made to Veterans Rebuilding Life directly support the humanitarian mission. Verified financial records and IRS compliance reports are available at GuideStar.

TOP-RATED CHARITY
Clifton Spirit Award Winner: Veterans Rebuilding Life
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2025 Platinum NGO: Veterans Rebuilding Life
Veterans Rebuilding Life 2025 Top-Rated Nonprofit
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Veterans Rebuilding Life, verified 5 star rating
Veterans Rebuilding Life, 5 Star Rating
Verified 5 Star Charity Page: https://www.facebook.com/VRLNYC/
From firefighters, soldiers and social workers, Veterans Rebuilding Life members come from all backgrounds.
Veterans Rebuilding Life is powered by an all volunteer force of unpaid professionals, who contribute their time and service in support of the humanitarian mission.
Veterans Rebuilding Life members come from all branches of military service.
Seen above is Susan Dachs, Program Coordinator for Veterans Rebuilding Life.
Seen above is Susan Dachs, Program Coordinator for Veterans Rebuilding Life.

OUR DONORS

Veterans Rebuilding Life does not accept any financial support or sponsorship from special-interest groups. Our mission is powered by the relentless dedication of our volunteers, and the continued support of our shared community.

OUR DONORS