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 the 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 both 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.

Full-time and part-time jobs at competitive starting salaries are available to 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 apply for VA healthcare benefits.

Legal Services

Veterans Rebuilding Life provides legal assistance and referrals to members of the veteran community.

Legal assistance available for honorably discharged veterans involved in the U.S. judicial system.

Project 360º

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

CRISIS RESPONSE 〉

Direct Medical Aid

Emergency medical care and surgical procedures provided to innocent children that have been wounded in the crossfire of war.

Direct Food Aid

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

Emergency food supply 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 and integrative health (CIH) treatment for PTSD is available to veterans seeking holistic alternatives to prescription medication.

Red Cross Training

American Red Cross official training provider: Veterans Rebuilding Life.

American Red Cross: Basic-Life-Saver (BLS) training available to veterans and volunteers alike.

Missions Accomplished

Icon of Veterans Rebuilding Life logo.

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.

HOW WE DO IT

All Veterans Rebuilding Life programs and services are delivered by our team of committed and qualified volunteers, who generously dedicate their time to support this humanitarian mission.

TESTIMONIALS

MEASURED IMPACT

The Project 360º program has a 92% success rate among veteran participants and maintains a record of zero suicides since the program’s inception. Click below to learn more:

MEASURED IMPACT

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.

OUR DONORS

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

OUR DONORS

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

COMMUNITY
UPDATES

On June 7, 2025 the first annual Veterans Wilderness Retreat took place in Warwick, NY – the nearest access point for the Appalachian Trail…

LEARN MORE

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.

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 contribute the supplies and services necessary to meet the needs of each VRL program.

2025 PARTNERSHIPS

RECORD OF INTEGRITY

100% of all donations made to Veterans Rebuilding Life directly support the humanitarian mission. Verified NGO financial records are available online at: GuideStar.

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