Support Warrior Scuba Project!

Want to support Warrior Scuba Project? 

Would you like your very own custom number Dog Tag?

Warrior Scuba Project is an IRS recognized 501(c)3 non-profit staffed by a 100% veteran staff that receives no monetary support for their contributions. 

Many wonder why some of the full time managers work for free. The answer is we truly love and believe in what we do here at Warrior Scuba Project. Being able to directly effect veterans who need some guidance is what we live for. 

Veterans are not broken, or weak and being able to empower veterans and provide them with a purpose, direction and mission all while providing peer support is a great way to be successful. 

Warrior Scuba Project would like to offer you the Chance to own your own personal numbered Dog Tag, so you can wear it with pride and inform others of our mission. 

To purchase your very own tag for $10 please follow the link below:

http://warriorscubaproject.org/?page_id=560

Thank you for your contributions and we will have more of our items available for online purchases soon. 

Working Towards Success

Veteran Peer and Community Support

May 16th is the Chicago suburban community of Wheaton, Warrior Scuba Project will be teaming up with the DeVry Military Resource Club to host a community BBQ. This event will bring student veterans, veterans community partners together to share in some common fun. This event will be held at Cantigny Park which is home to the 1st Infantry Division Museum. The BBQ will host an assortment of different activities, including bags(cornhole), volleyball and softball. There will also be a lot of food to keep the veterans and their family's going strong all day. The event concludes with a free concert from a local Chicago 60's cover band.

This may sound like just an ordinary BBQ right?

Veterans support is a hot topic in the United States right now and with numerous organizations stepping up to the plate it is hard to weed out which ones truly care for the mission. An estimated 22 veterans take their own lives a day. We are loosing more of our men an women at home than we are at war. This is a shame and what really is being lacked in veteran programs is the availability of peer support. Men and women join the military while they are still young and are instantly broken down and built back up to work together as a team to complete missions. If you ask the veterans of today what it is they miss the most, the answer 9/10 times is they miss the sense of purpose and the individuals who shared that purpose with them.

Both the DeVry Military Resource Club and Warrior Scuba Project share a similar mission. That mission is to assist veterans and their transition back into society. The two organizations strive to be the pivot point for veterans who separate and cannot find their identities. Coming together and hosting and event that is bare bones and grass roots is key. The organizations have chosen not to make this event into a competition, or a fundraising drive. They just want to provide a day out, where veterans can meet and enjoy the benefits of socializing with their peers.

For more information on both organizations please visit:

www.facebook.com/warriorscuba

www.facebook.com/devrymilitaryresourceclub

#veteranpeersupport #vetsinaction #22kill

Testimonials from our Participants

Warrior Scuba Project brings veterans from local communities out to different locations and introduces them to scuba. What the veterans in turn receive is not only insight into a new recreation, but the direct effects from veteran peer support. Here is what some veterans wrote after filling out a survey after they finished diving in!

Very relaxed, safe and friendly environment. 

(O, Veliz, US Army)

Getting out and interacting with other vets was a extremely refreshing. It was very relaxing to spend the time in the pool as well!!! 

(N, Saraceno, US Army)

My experience with Warrior Scuba Project was excellent. It was accessible, informative, and very friendly. I look forward to future participation.

(K, Cozzie, US Coast Guard)

So much fun! Found a new love for scuba diving!!! Thanks!

(K, Suarez, US Army)

It was an amazing experience and would love to do this again.

(M, Perea, US Navy)

I wouldn't want to work for any other veterans organization. Since separation and starting my transition, the Warrior Scuba Project has been there to not only help me grow as a leader, but help me grow my professional future. I want to thank Todd and everyone else on the Warrior Scuba Project team in helping me become who I am today. 

(J, Plazyk, US Army, Warrior Scuba Project Marketing Manager/ Public Affairs Officer)