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We are excited to announce that we received a $100,000 grant from the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) in October 2025 to support our Veterans First program!

The mission of the BWF is to ensure veterans and their families receive the support they need to live fulfilling lives. The goal of this grant for Friendship Place is to improve the housing and financial stability of veteran households through a combination of case management and emergency financial assistance. Being able to provide much needed financial assistance, like a security deposit or rental assistance, can be the difference between remaining in housing or experiencing homelessness again.  

About the Bob Woodruff Foundation

The Foundation was created after ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff was injured in 2006 while reporting on the war in Iraq. A roadside bomb struck his vehicle, causing a life-threatening brain injury and a 36-day coma.

Bob’s recovery journey—from emergency surgery in Iraq to stabilization in Germany and then to Bethesda Naval Hospital—was alongside our nation’s brave wounded service members. The Woodruffs—Bob, his wife Lee, and his brother Dave—saw that not all veterans had the same access to care.

Inspired by the strength and resilience of military families, the Woodruff family vowed to help our nation’s service members and veterans get the resources they need to thrive after service.

We’ve stayed true to this commitment, working to ensure veterans and their families receive the support they need to lead fulfilling lives.

(Source: Bob Woodruff Foundation | About Us)

Thank You!

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