Women Veterans make up just 1% of the entire U.S. population, yet they were willing to stand in harm’s way to protect the other 99%.
When Women Veterans transition to civilian life, they bring exceptional leadership, adaptability, discipline and problem-solving skills, which were honed through service life and strengthened under pressure. And yet, too often, they find themselves confronting a new (and often unexpected) set of challenges: navigating civilian life without the resources, recognition, workplace opportunities, or community they deserve.
These challenges are unique to Women Veterans. And they require unique solutions. That’s why targeted outreach and strong community networks are not just important; they are essential to ensuring every Woman Veteran can thrive beyond her service.
As we move into the holiday season, we’re calling on you to help us close the gap, to empower Women Veterans’ success, and to celebrate their resilience. Your impact matters, and this is how you can make a difference.
Women Veterans’ Post Military Experience
Often feeling invisible to the greater society, Women Veterans face challenges that aren’t shared by male Veterans or their female non-Veteran counterparts. The state of Women Veterans’ post-military experience serves as a loud rally cry that more robust support is needed.
Obstacles to reliable childcare
Women Veterans are more likely than their male counterparts to be a single parent with children living in the home. And, Women Veterans are more likely than their nonveteran women peers to be the sole provider for their children.
Employment gaps and financial insecurity
A recent VA study said that post-9/11 Women Veterans “have a lower labor force participation than non-Veteran women.” The report also said that Women Veterans have lower rates of full-time employment. As compared to male Veterans, Women Veterans take an average of three months longer to find a job. Another study found that 37% of Women Veterans take a pay cut when they accept a civilian job, as compared to 23% of male Veterans.
Mental health struggles and homelessness
According to a study from the Department of Veterans Affairs, women are the fastest-growing subset of homeless Veterans. As compared to male Veterans, Women Veterans are more likely to be homeless with children. Almost 25% of Women Veterans have been diagnosed with depression, and 20% of Women Veterans struggle with PTSD. Women Veterans are 1.8 times more likely than civilian women to commit suicide.
These realities make one thing clear: a one-size-fits-all approach to Veterans’ services does not work.
WVIF’s Targeted Approach to Support Women Veterans
WVIF’s integrated, women-centered model exists because Women Veterans deserve real services that meet them at their points of need, not platforms that expect them to adapt to systems that were never built for them. WVIF exists to remove barriers that stand in the way of Women Veterans’ post-military success.
Meeting Women Veterans at their Points of Need
Our approach is designed to meet 3 pillars of impact:
- Transition
- Safety
- Health and Wellness
Our programs stand on these pillars, providing transition assistance, career empowerment, crisis relief, community building and more. Each program has been developed because Women Veterans called for them.
Targeted Outreach and Programs
Over the years, we’ve expanded programs to serve Women Veterans across the nation. We partner with community organizations and corporations to bring empowering events and critical services to local communities, including but not limited to:
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- NYC Dept of Veterans Services Women Veterans Pink & White Empowerment Luncheon in New York City
- State of Women Veterans summit at the Military Women’s Memorial in Arlington, VA
- Pink & White Empowerment Summit with presenting sponsor Fiserv in Atlanta, GA
- Women Veterans Interactive National Conference in the National Capital Region
- Annual Veterans Benefits Claims Clinics in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Baltimore Regional Office.
Local Community Chapters
WVIF members have formed community chapters in four separate locations. These members organize events, scholarship opportunities, fundraisers, and service projects in their local communities.
They also directly support Women Veterans in crisis situations, through Operation Safety Net, a program that provides Women Veterans emergency financial support to prevent homelessness, provide warm meals, and offset the cost of utilities.
Chapters are open to WVIF members, and they are located in:
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- Washington, D.C.
- Fayetteville, NC,
- Atlanta, GA
- Richmond, VA
Your Impact Matters. Dedicate your year-end charitable contribution to WVIF.
We Can Do More: Champagne, Courage, & A Cause: A Pink & White Affair
Big challenges require bold solutions. We know that WVIF’s approach works. To continue advancing our mission and meet the evolving needs of the modern Woman Veteran, we need your help.
As 2025 comes to a close, we ask you to participate in our end-of-year charitable event, Champagne, Courage & A Cause: A Pink & White Affair. Make a donation, attend the event, or become a Corporate Sponsor. Together, we can make a difference.
About Champagne, Courage & A Cause: A Pink & White Affair
Hosted by the Women Veterans Interactive Foundation Board of Directors to kick off the holiday season, Champagne, Courage & A Cause: A Pink & White Affair is our year-end fundraiser that brings together leaders, change makers, and innovators who hear the rally cry to advance targeted outreach for Women Veterans.
Held at the prestigious Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA, this fundraiser will inspire and galvanize through stories of strength and resilience. With generous support from attendees, donors, and Corporate Sponsors, we’ll fuel a movement to uplift the women who have served and sacrificed.
Date: November 23, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Army Navy Country Club
Attire: Pink & White Chic / Semi Formal
Become a Corporate Sponsor of Champagne, Courage & A Cause: A Pink & White Affair
As a corporate leader, your influence extends beyond your industry. It shapes communities, drives opportunity, and sets the tone for what responsible leadership looks like. Sponsoring Champagne, Courage & A Cause is a strategic investment in equity, empowerment, and national resilience. As a corporate sponsor, your brand will:
- Demonstrate corporate citizenship by standing with Women Veterans who have stood for our nation.
- Align with a trusted nonprofit partner recognized for transparency, impact, and results.
- Engage with a network of leaders and innovators who share a commitment to advancing women’s leadership and opportunity.
- Enhance brand visibility through event promotions, branded activations, and direct engagement with high-level attendees.
Your sponsorship sends a clear message: that your company values service and it actively invests in the people who made that service possible.
Attend Champagne, Courage & A Cause: A Pink & White Affair
Individuals and groups can purchase tickets to attend the fundraiser. We welcome advocates and allies of Women Veterans who want to be a part of the national movement to uplift and empower Women Veterans. When you purchase your ticket for the fundraiser, you will:
- Join an extraordinary movement that serves as a moment of collective purpose
- Unite with corporations and community leaders to become a catalyst for change in the post-military experience for Women Veterans
- Strengthen the fabric of our nation by starting a ripple effect of impact
Along with fellow advocates, you’ll help us build an ecosystem of support that leads to lasting change.
Can’t Attend? Make a Contribution
If you can’t attend the event or become a sponsor, you can still help us power the movement to uplift and empower Women Veterans! Make a one-time charitable donation to WVIF – gifts of any size make a difference!
Help Us Make it Happen
Become a sponsor or purchase your ticket today and join a movement that honors service, celebrates resilience, and creates opportunity for Women Veterans across the nation. Raise a Glass. Raise Hope. Help Us Make It Happen.