Fundraising

Each year Operation Ruck 22 raises funds for deserving local organizations who help Veterans in need.  This year, Operation Ruck 22 Executive Committee has announced the 2021 local nonprofit organizations receiving the donations.  

If you would like your organization to be considered in the future, please fill out the organization donation request.

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2023 Organizations 

Rivers of Recovery

The ROR program impacts the current rehabilitation landscape—changing the way PTS is treated for hundreds of thousands of active-duty military and veterans. Our goal is to provide a crucial step in maximizing our participants’ reintegration and contributions to their families, communities, and society.

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Rock Valley Community Programs

In April of 2011 Rock Valley Community Programs, Inc. completed, renovated, and opened 24 dual-occupancy suites with the ability to house up to 48 homeless veterans and provide supportive services. Veterans can stay up to 24 months before transitioning to permanent housing. As of December 2022, RVCP has expanded our transitional housing to accommodate 48 single-occupancy suites.

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Hero Centers of Wisconsin

Transitional Housing and other services for military veterans experiencing housing insecurity and/or homelessness in Dane County.



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TAPS

Provides “compassionate care and comprehensive resources for all those grieving the death of a military or veteran loved one.” “If you’ve lost a family member, loved one, colleague, friend, or battle buddy to suicide (either during or after their service) you have found a safe place with us.” “If you are grieving the loss of a fallen service member, or if you know someone who can use our support, the TAPS 24/7 National Military Survivor Helpline is always available toll-free with loving support and resources at 800-959-TAPS (8277).”


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Custom Canine

The decision to partner with a PTS service dog is a momentous one for most veterans and first responders: trusting an animal to enhance your well-being can provide you with a life-changing experience. ​ Our PTS Service Dogs support individuals with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues, and we are careful to ensure that each of our students is teamed with a dog that best suits that person’s capability, lifestyle, mobility, personality, and psychological needs. We match each applicant with the dog that will be their partner, and the power of this partnership transforms both their lives. It is this bond within a working service dog team that makes all of the magic happen.

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Wisconsin Veteran Fishing Camp

The “Wisconsin Veterans Fishing Camp” was established to give the opportunity to Veterans from around the state of Wisconsin to attend a fishing camp dedicated to them. This is our way of showing our HEROES how THANKFUL we are for their service to our country, as well as for our FREEDOM.

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Past years

Each year we donate the money raised to local nonprofit organizations

2022

Veteran Equine Trail Service (V.E.T.S.)
Custom Canine
Sierra Delta
Hogs for Heroes
Heat for Heroes
Wisconsin Veteran Fishing Camp
Guitars 4 Vets
Country Haven Farm

2021

Back to Basic
Connected Warriors
 Veterans on the Fly

2019

Back to Basic
Connected Warriors
Cover Me Vets
Pets for Vets

2018

Back to Basic Training
Dry Hootch
Connected Warriors

2017

Stop Soldier Suicide

2016

Stop Soldier Suicide

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?

Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

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