Our Programs

Different paths. One promise: you do not have to navigate alone.

VRSTF programs meet different needs—from finding a trusted resource today to rebuilding connection over time. Each one is grounded in dignity, community, and a practical next step.

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Find the next right step

Pathfinder

A growing navigation network that matches veterans, service members, military families, caregivers, and survivors with trusted resources based on their needs and location.

Pathfinder combines a searchable resource directory with an empathetic AI navigator, installation hubs, verification history, and foundations for coordinated referrals.

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Belonging for military families

Operation Anchor

Connection and resilience-building support for children and families navigating deployments, mobilizations, transition, and the pressures of military life.

Operation Anchor is designed to create consistent community, shared experiences, and a place where military-connected families know they are not navigating change alone.

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Compassionate crisis support

Operation Shield

Peer-centered emergency support and coordinated assistance for veterans and military-connected people facing an urgent barrier or crisis.

Operation Shield helps identify immediate needs, find the right local support, and create a practical next step while protecting dignity and choice.

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Help that stays connected

Operation Vanguard

Whole-person navigation and case coordination for people who served and the families who stood beside them.

Operation Vanguard is the long-term bridge between a person’s goals and the providers, community partners, benefits, and practical support that can help them move forward.

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Connection through the outdoors

Operation Emberwood

Outdoor recreation and shared experiences that make room for connection, confidence, restoration, and community.

Operation Emberwood brings people together beyond clinical settings through welcoming, purposeful activities rooted in nature and belonging.

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