our role and impact
Colorado Veterans Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization raising funds to support a mission focused on helping Veterans ATTAIN ECONOMIC STABILITY AND continuing to live lives of purpose and fulfillment.
Our Mission
TO empower Veterans and transitioning service members by creating pathways to meaningful careers, sustainable employment, and successful entrepreneurship. Through connection, preparation, and opportunity, we help Veterans continue to lead lives of purpose, impact, and fulfillment beyond their military service.
“We are focused on the tip of the spear, getting Veterans employed on the career path of success .”
— Deb Dufour, Executive Director, CVP
A few achievements
Scholorship support for over 10 veterans to attain certification to further thier careers in the Aviation field through the Stripes2Bars program.
Scholorship support for 15 pre-discharge Active Duty service members to complete career transitional upskilling through the PreVeteran program.
Provided founding seed funding for Operation Equine which has supported over 100 veterans and first responders through equine therapy.
Seed support and continued funding of scholorship for the Leadership Veteran program which provides current and emerging leaders within nonprofits that serve veterans with opportunities to improve their management, fundraising, leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Equiping them to address the current and future challenges facing the veteran community..