About

Warrior Foundation Freedom Station aspires to be the leading force in assisting, honoring and supporting the military men and women who have so bravely served and sacrificed for our country. We are committed to supporting our Warriors in a variety of ways, providing quality-of-life items and numerous support services designed to assist them and their families during recovery.

Warrior Foundation Freedom Station Assists Four Main Groups of Warriors:
1) The seriously ill and injured soon to be medically retired
2) Those suffering from post-traumatic stress (PTS) and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI)
3) Those undergoing physical or occupational therapy
4) Warriors who have been medically retired and remain in our community

To serve this last group in particular, Warrior Foundation Freedom Station pioneered a new approach and created Freedom Station – a unique recovery transition center and housing facility that provides ill and injured Warriors with the acclimation time, guidance and resources to successfully make the transition from military service to civilian life.

Programs & Services - Promoting Recovery, Independence and Passion for the Future

Warrior Foundation Freedom Station equips ill and injured Warriors to live purposeful and
self-sufficient lives through our many programs:

Mentorship Programs – Warriors are matched with business professionals and community leaders who provide ongoing guidance

Outdoor Therapy Programs – Fishing, golfing, surfing, hiking, paddle boarding, and more promote physical/emotional health and wellness

Adaptive Sports – Sponsorship of the Wolfpack Wheelchair Basketball Team and Paralympic
athletes encourages limitless possibilities

Wellness Programs – Emotional and Financial Support for Warriors seeking medical treatments for PTS/TBI, cancer, physical therapy from top professionals including assistance and referrals

Education & Career Assistance – Career counseling, college/vocational selection, VA benefit guidance, resume/career assessments

Travel Funding – Plane tickets to fly hundreds
of injured Warriors “Home for the Holidays” along with airfare, hotel rooms and rental cars for visiting families of ill and injured Warriors

Warrior Ambassadors – Warrior Foundation Alumni strive to “Educate, Inspire, and Motivate” audiences, share their success stories through public appearances, speeches, and interviews

Freedom Stations - Home of the Brave:
Freedom Stations I, II, & III
• First transitional housing residences of their kind in San Diego
• Provide healing and preparation for medically retiring service members with a place to mend and prepare for their next chapter
• Move-in ready cottages facilitate transition from barracks to independent living
• Interconnected spaces foster camaraderie during their shift to civilian life
Impact and Expansion:
• All three Freedom Stations are located near Naval Medical Center San Diego
• More than 130+ Warriors housed since 2011
• Substantially reduced rent aids in the Warriors’ financial preparation

Housing Amenities:
• Fully furnished cottages with communal spaces such as outdoor kitchens and fire pits
• Independent living within a community that promotes peer support crucial for transition
• Monthly gatherings enhance socialization
and community bonds

Transitional Program - 18-Month Housing Program
• Launched by Warrior Foundation Freedom Station in 2023 and specifically designed for medically retiring service members
• All 3 complexes provide subsidized housing
• Offers hands-on guidance on career paths, education, trades, finances, wellness, and mentorship

Program Features:
• Voucher program encourages personal development and rent reduction
• Divided into five phases: Assimilate, Identify, Develop, Execute, Graduate
• Quarterly meetings with staff for guidance and resources

Professional Development:
• Warriors choose from five Transition Tracks: Employment, Education, Vocational, Entrepreneurial, or Adjusting to new normal (medically driven)

Visit www.WarriorFoundation.org and click on “Donate” to make a single or recurring donation.

Warrior Foundation Freedom Station
1223 ½ 28th St., Suite A
San Diego, CA 92102
(619)-WARRIOR
www.WarriorFoundation.org
CFC #40485
EIN 20-0067633