22 FORWARD FOUNDATION
HONOR THE SERVICE. SUPPORT THE FUTURE.
Getting out is hard. The adrenaline stops. The mission stops. The brotherhood stops. 22 Forward exists because that transition — and everything that comes with it — deserves real support.
One mission doesn't end when another begins.
THE REALITY
THE TRANSITION IS HARDER THAN THEY TELL YOU.
Nobody briefs you on what happens when the firefights stop. When the structure, the brotherhood, the mission — and the adrenaline that kept you sharp — are suddenly gone. The silence after combat is its own kind of danger. PTSD, addiction, financial collapse, and isolation don't care how decorated you are. They hit infantry and officers alike. 22 Forward was built to face that reality honestly — and to do something about it.
Statistics sourced from VA and DoD public data. Figures are approximate and subject to change.
20%
of veterans experience PTSD after combat deployment
22+
veteran suicides every day in the United States
1 in 3
veterans struggle with substance use after service
~500K
veterans living below the poverty line at any given time
HOW WE SERVE
THREE PILLARS OF SERVICE
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ASSIST
Help when it matters most.
The transition out of service can collapse fast — PTSD, addiction, financial hardship, isolation. When veterans and families hit a wall, 22 Forward works to connect them with practical, immediate support before the situation becomes a crisis.
02
EMPOWER
Create opportunities, not dependency.
The adrenaline of combat operations doesn't have a civilian equivalent — and that void is real. Through education, workforce development, vocational training, and entrepreneurship resources, we help veterans rebuild purpose, direction, and a path forward.
03
CONNECT
Bring communities together.
Isolation after service is one of the most dangerous things a veteran can face. 22 Forward bridges veterans, families, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations — because no one should have to fight the hardest battles alone.
WHAT WE DO
PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES
PROGRAM 01
VETERAN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
When the transition breaks down — and it often does — veterans can find themselves facing eviction, shutoff notices, or empty refrigerators with no safety net in sight. 22 Forward works to connect qualifying veterans with practical emergency support: utilities, food, transportation, lodging, and essential household needs. Because sometimes the mission is just getting through today.
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PROGRAM 02
VETERAN OPPORTUNITY
The skills that kept you alive in a firefight don't come with a civilian job description. Education, vocational training, certifications, and workforce development resources help veterans translate extraordinary discipline and capability into real civilian opportunity — and rebuild the sense of purpose that service once provided.
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PROGRAM 03
VETERAN FAMILY SUPPORT
PTSD and the weight of transition don't stay at the door. They come home. Military families absorb the impact of service in ways that rarely get acknowledged. 22 Forward supports the whole family — school supplies, holiday assistance, emergency support, and community events that bring families back together.
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PROGRAM 04
COMMUNITY ESSENTIALS
Veterans don't exist in a vacuum — they come home to communities that are often struggling too. Through partnerships, 22 Forward helps provide food, hygiene supplies, school supplies, household necessities, and seasonal assistance to underserved individuals and families in the communities veterans return to.
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PROGRAM 05
VETERAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Some veterans find their next mission in building something of their own. The same leadership, adaptability, and grit that defined their service can define a business. 22 Forward provides business planning, mentorship, networking, marketing education, and technology resources to help veterans build what comes next.
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OUR COMMITMENT
WE DON'T JUST WANT TO GIVE. WE WANT TO BUILD.
Coming home from combat isn't a finish line — it's one of the hardest transitions a person can face. The firefights stop. The adrenaline stops. The structure, the brotherhood, the sense of purpose — it all changes overnight. PTSD, addiction, isolation, and financial hardship don't announce themselves. They build quietly. 22 Forward was built to meet that reality head-on — not with charity, but with real programs, real partnerships, and real people who understand what it means to serve.
BUILD THE NEXT MISSION
OUR STORY
SERVICE DOESN'T HAVE TO END.
Infantry. Combat operations. Firefights. The kind of service that rewires you — and then one day, it stops. No debrief prepares you for the silence. No transition class explains the void left when the mission ends. PTSD, addiction, and the loss of that combat adrenaline are real, and they hit hard. 22 Forward was built by someone who lived it — and who refused to leave others behind to face it alone.
22 Forward Foundation was created by Travis Taylor, a disabled combat veteran and entrepreneur. He built this foundation on a simple belief: the same drive that carried you through the hardest moments of service can carry you — and others — forward. The mission just changes.
OUR STORYACCOUNTABILITY
GROWING IMPACT
As 22 Forward grows, we are committed to publishing verified, transparent impact data.
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Veterans Assisted
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Families Supported
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Volunteers
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