YRF serves severely ill and injured, post-9/11 wounded service members and their families. Following an unexpected medical crisis, it makes daily life more manageable for the wounded and those who care for them. The Crossroads Program helps those who face long stays while in recovery, providing hotel rooms, apartments, and rental cars to their families. During the pandemic, YRF offered remote work opportunities to caregivers that allowed them to support their families and meal deliveries for mobility- and immune-compromised service members. The Keystone program focuses on life skills development for the injured, respite for the caregiver, and health and wellness for all. A scholarship program supports skills training and certifications that can mean new employment. YRF helps over 1,600 active caregivers and has had over 21,000 recipients since 2005 – making sure that we care for those who have cared for us.

Headquarters: MD-Montgomery County

Where They Operate: MD-Statewide; MD-Montgomery County; VA-Statewide; VA-Fairfax County; Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda; Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital, Va.

Age Groups Served: Adult (25-49)

Population(s) Served: Individuals with Disabilities; Veterans/Military Families; Disabled


  • Number of people (clients, patrons, students, etc) we serve annually:   3,000
  • Individuals housed (temporary shelters, transitional housing, permanent housing) annually:   24
  • Rental vehicles provided this year:   95
  • Hotel nights provided this year:   1,400

Awards & Recognition

2024 Great Nonprofits Top-Rated Award
2024 Charity Navigator 4-Star
2024 Candid Platinum Transparency
2024 Walter Reed Warrior Transition Brigade Certificate of Appreciation
2023 Nation's Finest 50 Award -- Executive Director Gina Harrow
2014 Ft. Belvoir Army Community Service, Certificate of Appreciation
2013 Ft. Campbell Fisher House, Certificate of Appreciation
2011 Warrior Transition Battalion, Certificate of Appreciation
2009 Warrior Transition Brigade, Certificate of Achievement
2008 Top 64 charities in the Washington area, Washingtonian magazine
2007 Department of the Army, Certificate of Appreciation

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Budget (FY2023)

  • $3 million or higher
  • The current budget for Yellow Ribbon Fund is: $1 million to $3 million
  • $500k to $1 million
  • Less than $500k

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