The Veteran Mentor Project Inc.: NEVER GIVE UP

The story

The Veteran Mentor Project was founded in 2021 in memory of Lieutenant Colonel Ponce Espinoza, who was one of the 22, on April 3rd, 2018. Vision Our vision is to help veterans and first responders survive the invisible weight of service by building trusted peer connection, restoring purpose after uniform, and creating communities where WARRIORS are no longer left to carry trauma, grief, and isolation alone. Mission The mission of the Veteran Mentor Project, Inc. is to enhance military veterans & first responder veterans’ transition from service to civilian life in order to reduce stress, provide resources & education to improve their quality of life through mentoring and WARRIOR wellness advocacy.