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Hire Heroes USA empowers U.S. military members, veterans, and military spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce because we understand that “it's more than a job.” It's the mark of a successful transition and a way forward for our soldiers and their families.
We can only do this work with your support.
In 2023 we connected more clients to jobs than in any year since our founding.
Samantha Bell, Veteran, U.S. Navy, Woman Veteran of the Year 2023
The Women Veterans Program has offered employment assistance to 4,321 women veterans and transitioning service members. Among them, 2,480 individuals successfully secured meaningful employment, with an average full-time salary of $69,912.
Our Women Veterans Program officially launched on Women Veterans Day, June 12th, 2023, highlighting our focus on the rapidly expanding demographic within the military and veteran communities. This initiative emphasizes empowerment through tailored support and resources, addressing the unique needs of women veterans. The program’s first year featured key partnerships, enhancing our referral program across 13 barrier pillars, and an update to our digital platform, MyTrak, to include women veteran-specific content and options for gender-specific mentor requests.
Our Junior Enlisted Program confirmed a total of 2,997 hires in 2023 and achieved an average starting salary of $56,032.
Program funded by Men’s Wearhouse The Junior Enlisted Program saw remarkable growth and progress, enhancing support for veterans transitioning from ranks E1-E4. A key achievement was the expansion of the LinkedIn Community Group, now with over 3,000 members, fostering essential networking, mentorship, and knowledge exchange.
In 2023, Hire Heroes USA’s Federal Program notably enhanced employment prospects for veterans by delivering 3,463 federal support services, including 3,100 federal resume reviews, to 3,073 unique clients.
These efforts translated into an impressive $1.6 million in cost savings for our clients, underscoring the tangible financial benefits and efficiency of our services. We also expanded our services to better meet the diverse needs of veterans and military spouses seeking federal employment, demonstrating our commitment to continuous improvement and adaptation.
Program funded by A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation In 2023, the Hire Heroes USA Alumni Program delivered over 1,400 services delivered through over 150 alumni evaluations, showcasing our commitment to tailored, impactful support even after our clients are hired.
Key initiatives included the introduction of Alumni Evaluations and Battle Buddies, innovative services designed to assess and support alumni’s career development and facilitate their integration into new roles. Our rapidly growing program expanded from 24,600 to 36,800 members and engagement soared with 1,400 video views and 140 virtual event attendees, reflecting a vibrant, engaged community.
Program funded by Advance Auto Parts Foundation grant In 2023, the Volunteer Program connected 4,413 veterans and military spouses, with 1,310 industry professionals for mentoring, hitting a record 5,371 volunteer requests. Volunteer support has influenced 2,633 hires in 2023.
Program funded by A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation The Volunteer Program at Hire Heroes USA significantly advanced its mission to integrate external stakeholders into the organization’s services, enhancing its reach and effectiveness. The program saw a significant increase in volunteer engagement, with a 4.81 client satisfaction rating.
The transition from military service to civilian success is a process made possible by the support of our donors, to whom we are incredibly thankful.
A. James & Alice B. Clark
Family Foundation
Call of Duty Endowment
J.A. & Kathryn Albertson
Family Foundation
Men's Wearhouse
Advance Auto Parts
Foundation
Anonymous Corporate
Donor
Boeing Company (National)
May & Stanley Smith
Charitable Trust
Schultz Family Foundation
Shipley Foundation
Syracuse University
US Department of Labor
– GA Earmark
US Department of Labor
– Homeless Veterans
Reintegration Program
Walmart Foundation
Walmart, Inc.
Altria Group
Anonymous Family
Foundation
Brendan Garvey
Carquest Advanced Auto
Parts
Collars & Co.
Frank Bruno
George T. Lewis 2001
Foundation
Hearst Foundations
John Bardis
Joshua Weintraub
Kahlert Foundation
Oncentive
Pilot Company
ServiceMaster
Upbound
Warburg Pincus
Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation
Adair Foundation
Hunt Military Communities
Foundation
JTMF Foundation
Michael & Susan McKay
Tito's Handmade Vodka
VetsAid
Country Club of the South
Charity Guild
FirstKey Homes
Global Giving Foundation
Jeffrey Mayer
Jeffrey Taschler
Koret Foundation
Masco Corporation
Milbank Foundation
Navy Federal Credit Union
PDI Healthcare
Scott Hudgens Family
Foundation
Scoob Trust Foundation
TC Energy Foundation
Western Digital
Anonymous Donor
Ben Zhang
Brian Stann
Carl Meyer
CarterBaldwin Executive Search
Cerberus Capital
Management
Chetan Vohra
Christopher Meyer
Clifford Chapman Jr.
Colleen Keating
Compass One Healthcare
Costco Charitable
Contributions
Daniel Choquette
Daniel Hyman
Erik Bisso
First Lieutenant Peter F.
Cureton Jr. Foundation
George & Judith Klingler
Gift of Hope Foundation
Gratis Foundation
Hal Messer
Hawkins, Inc
Jay and Elaine Rosenson
Foundation
Jeff Goldstern
Jeffrey Pritchett
John Hall
John Lanehart
Jonathan Sebiri
Kimberly-Clark's Roswell
Community Grants
Lakeside Foundation
Lithia Ford Lincoln of Boise
MK Cellular
Oak Foundation
Patrick Fleming
Rawley Foundation
Ron Sowers
Roy Ben-Dor
Scott Yedid
Subaru Foundation
Sunshine Foundation
The StudBuddy
US Venture/Schmidt Family
Foundation
Work Wear Safety Shoes
Our partners put the full weight of their brands behind Hire Heroes and our nation's veterans. We are infinitely grateful not just for their support, but for their belief in those we serve.
Meet the team from Advance Auto Parts, a long-time supporter and sponsor of our new Women Veterans Program.
Men’s Wearhouse has been dedicated to supporting veterans and military spouses contributing over $5.2 million towards Hire Heroes USA’s mission since 2016.
In 2023, they extended their commitment by selecting Hire Heroes USA as one of the four recipient charities of their “Threads of Valor” year-round donation campaign, providing customers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans. This expanded partnership saw Men’s Wearhouse proudly become the first ever sponsor of the Junior Enlisted Program (JENL), directly impacting 5,098 individuals in their transition, with 2,997 JENL confirmed hires in 2023 alone with an average salary of $56,032. This support facilitated the growth of this program by 13.5% from the previous year.
In their second year of partnership with Hire Heroes USA, OnCentive furthered their dedication by continuing the annual Salute to Heroes Event and silent auction, making
a significant contribution of $125,000, marking a remarkable 25% increase from the previous year’s support to our mission.
Additionally, OnCentive, in collaboration with Hire Heroes USA, introduced an employer training program aimed at enhancing employers’ understanding of veterans’ unique skills and experiences in the workplace, while equipping them with the tools to optimize the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. This initiative not only raises awareness of the program but also broadens opportunities for veterans.
In 2023, LinkedIn generously awarded a $100,000 unrestricted grant, along with a $100,000 LinkedIn Ad Grant, and provided a $59,288 in-kind donation for LinkedIn premium accounts for Hire Heroes USA staff members.
Partnering since 2020, LinkedIn grasps the challenges that veterans encounter during their transition. They annually publish a Veterans Opportunity Report offering profound insight into the hurdles this demographic confronts.
Supporting our cause since 2018, FirstKey Homes extended their support with their sponsorship of our First Annual Empowerment Gala.
Additionally, they demonstrated their dedication to our mission by utilizing our various recruiting resources to actively recruit and hire veterans and military spouses.
The ongoing partnership with CarQuest, initiated in 2022, saw significant advancement in 2023. CarQuest surpassed its $100,000 fundraising goal, generating an impressive $144,000.
Leveraging innovative strategies like recognizing the top ten highest fundraising franchises, CarQuest engaged over 350 stores, highlighting their commitment to impactful collaboration and reinforcing a robust and growing partnership with Hire Heroes USA. They achieved this through an impactful point-of- sale and at-register round-up campaign. This empowered their customers to contribute meaningfully to our cause, fostering a shared commitment to supporting veterans and the military spouse community.
In 2023, ServiceMaster joined forces with Hire Heroes USA with an initial goal of raising a minimum of $13,250 as part of our Veterans 11 campaign. However, their passion for our mission surpassed expectations, resulting in an outstanding contribution of over $100K from their golf tournaments.
Their fervor for our cause continued to drive them, as they expressed a strong desire to deepen their partnership in the coming year. This entails working more closely with their franchise owners to actively hire veterans and military spouses within their organization and industry, exemplifying a holistic commitment to our shared mission.
In their second year of partnership, Rent-a-Center/ Upbound has demonstrated their support for our mission with an annual donation of $100,000.
This year, they not only contributed financially but also assisted veterans by engaging their employee volunteers in providing valuable feedback on interviewing skills during our mock interview day.
Tito’s Handmade Vodka significantly contributed to our mission as our Veterans Day Fundraising Matching partner, resulting in over $64K raised during our 2023 campaign.
Through various activations and donations, Tito’s Handmade Vodka has raised over $317,000 in support of our mission and has been a proud partner of Hire Heroes USA since 2017.
If you're a brand that believes in the value of veterans in our workforce, get in touch.
In 2023, our work was fueled by the generosity of several corporate and foundation grants. Whether through targeted support for specific veteran sub-populations or broader backing of our services, these funders have made our mission possible.
As part of this skills-based hiring project, we created a data lake, enabling us to better track and share client successes and challenges. We are also thankful for a grant from the Altria Group, which funded a portion of the data lake project.
Dedicated to making Idaho the best state in the nation for life after military service, the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation (JKAF) supports Hire Heroes USA’s involvement in the Mission43 partnership.
Since 2018, the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation has been a dedicated partner of Hire Heroes USA, investing over $9 million in our mission. Their generous support has been instrumental in scaling our signature PaCT program, Mentoring Program, and Federal Program to ensure quality services for more service members and spouses.
We extend our sincere thanks to the Subaru Armed Forces Resource Group (SARGE) for their generous $10,000 contribution through the Subaru Foundation in 2023.
The Call of Duty Endowment (CODE) has been a valued grant partner of Hire Heroes USA since 2011. Through 2023, CODE has generously contributed more than $19 million to support our efforts in assisting military members, spouses, and veterans.
Named after Idaho, the 43rd state to join the union, Mission43 aims to achieve JKAF’s goal by helping veterans pursue their educational aspirations, stay engaged through an active community, and access the employment services provided by Hire Heroes USA. To date, JKAF has awarded more than $2.7 million in grants to Hire Heroes USA.
In addition to the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, which supports our programs in Idaho, numerous other organizations have supported our work in various regions across the country. Their contributions have helped ensure that our services are accessible to military personnel, their families, and veterans, regardless of where they reside:
California – Koret Foundation (San Francisco area)
Colorado – Grace Isabelle McNaught Charitable Trust
Georgia – The Atlanta Foundation David, Helen & Marian Woodward Fund
Maryland – The Kahlert Foundation
Ohio – Sam J. Frankino Foundation
Texas – The Adair Foundation
Hire Heroes USA was grateful for the support of two significant grants from Walmart in 2023. A $250,000 grant enabled our participation in the Advancing Racial Equity Community of Practice, a six-month cohort study group facilitated by Bridgespan. This initiative allowed us to explore how our organization can advance racial equity both internally and for the clients we serve.
Additionally, a $500,000 grant from supported the integration of skills-focused employment coaching, enhanced data collection, and smart machine learning capabilities into our employment model. This grant also facilitated our work with employers to recognize the skills and contributions of veterans.
In addition to two significant government grants—one from the Department of Labor for serving the state of Georgia and another from the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program focused on Colorado— over $9.78 million was invested in the success of our programs and operations.
Download the full annual report for detailed financial insights.
—Tony J. Liles, Veteran, U.S. Army, Client of the Year 2023
Hire Heroes and those we serve are proud to have your support. Our service members, veterans, and their spouses deserve the opportunity to find their second calling with your support.
Help connect veterans, service members, and their spouses to the careers they deserve.
“I felt like they had served the country already. It's a way to give back to that service. I'll keep doing it as long as I can.”
—Philip C. Stitzinger, Volunteer of the Year 2023
To learn more about the stories behind our heroes, our supporters, our data, and our volunteers, download the full annual report, “Between the Lines.”