OUR impact

thrive, not just survive

We reject the broken-veteran narrative. Veterans are not victims. They are extraordinary individuals forged by service, shaped by adversity, and capable of continued leadership. Built for More helps them reconnect to their warrior spirit, rediscover purpose, and lead again—with clarity and conviction.

It takes thousands of structured hours to become a member of the U.S. Military, but preparing for civilian life after service doesn't come with a guidebook

that’s where we come in

Military life is just that—an entire life

Intense structure, built-in comrades, and military culture infuse every minute of service.
Most enter as teens. Some are born into military families. 

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Our programs restore veterans’ vitality

We know veterans are Built for More.

Through our program, they see it, too. 


explore warrior journeys

Many veterans struggle to integrate

Relationships suffer, sleep degrades, careers stall, and wounds linger.
Even outwardly “thriving” veterans can feel hollow and stuck inside.

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the civilian world is different

Post-combat, so are veterans.

No longer surrounded by a team and a leader, veterans plunge into a chaotic civilian world on their own. Many feel lost—unable to translate their powerful potential into new circumstances.

VETERAN STATISTICS

72%

48%

48% of veterans find transition out of the military to be difficult

Veterans are at 72% higher risk for suicide than those who haven’t served

>50%

Over 50% of veterans who die by suicide do not have a previously diagnosed mental illness

3 things all veterans lose when they leave the military

THE realIty

  • A clear sense of who they are and how they fit in the world

  • Which gives their life meaning and value

  • More than community, it is a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood

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UNDENIABLE, LASTING IMPACT

OUR PURPOSE

VETERANS SERVED ALL OF US

And they always will.

Veterans’ drive to be of service doesn’t end when they take off their uniform.


we all prosper

Governments, organizations, and communities prosper when veterans do.

Their work ethic, special training, teamwork, and motivation raise all the boats.

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BOLSTER OUR NATIONAL SECURITY

Our national defense depends on healthy veteran role models.

Veterans living thriving lives after service inspire the next generation to serve, too. 

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return whole

Veterans should be returned whole to their families, friends, and selves.

We can’t ensure every veteran survives battle. We can ensure their ability to thrive after service. 

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OUR PURPOSE

Two men in a gym, one with a prosthetic leg, doing lunges with weighted bags on their shoulders.

VETERANS SERVED ALL OF US

And they always will.

Veterans’ drive to be of service doesn’t end when they take off their uniform.

Two hikers in camouflage gear on a forest trail, surrounded by tall pine trees and mountainous terrain in the background.

we all prosper

Governments, organizations, and communities prosper when veterans do.

Their work ethic, special training, teamwork, and motivation raise all the boats.

Two people paddling a canoe on a calm body of water with a grassy bank in the background, wearing hats and outdoor clothing.

BOLSTER OUR NATIONAL SECURITY

Our national defense depends on healthy veteran role models.

Veterans living thriving lives after service inspire the next generation to serve, too. 

Two men standing in snow near a partially frozen lake in a winter landscape. One man is smiling and holding a camera with a telephoto lens. The other man is facing away, wearing a black jacket and beige pants, looking at the lake.

return whole

Veterans should be returned whole to their families, friends, and selves.

We can’t ensure every veteran survives battle. We can ensure their ability to thrive after service. 

AFTER BUILT FOR MORE:

VIEW OUR IMPACT REPORT

IVMF report

VIEW OUR IMPACT REPORT

IVMF report

WE SEE CHANGES FIRST-HAND

THEN WE VERIFY THEM WITH DATA

Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) impartially measures the impact of our programs. They track things like sleep, well-being, sense of purpose, and relationships from pre-program to graduation day. The results tell us that we’re on track, and illuminate where we can be even better.

IVFM 2024 brief

Post-9/11 combat veterans served us.

this is how we serve them

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