Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
Since 1971, Heal Vets has been providing therapeutic craft kits to veterans and active duty military. Arts and crafts are a time-tested healing tool for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and can help relieve pain, improve mobility and fine motor skills.
At its core, Help Heal Veterans (Heal Vets) empowers veterans to heal the invisible wounds of war through creativity, connection, and purpose. Through therapeutic craft kits and community-driven programs, we support veterans navigating physical injuries, PTSD, and isolation while offering more than a kit and a path forward. Our work restores dignity, builds resilience, and reminds every veteran they are seen, valued, and never forgotten.
Donate
You’re just a couple of clicks away from helping a veteran today with your gift.
Request a Kit
If you’re a veteran, it’s easy and free to receive your first craft kit.
How We Heal
Find out why therapeutic crafts do so much good for our veterans.
Volunteer
Become a craft specialist, or help at an event.
“I would like to thank you for your donation. I was really struggling in life and your gift helped get me out of that. I ended up making a bracelet and a keychain lanyard. Thank you for everything.”
– Matthew A.
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Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
💜 Purple Heart Day 💜
Today, we honor the brave men and women who were wounded or made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
To all Purple Heart recipients, thank you for your courage, resilience, and selfless sacrifice. Your service will never be forgotten.
Please join us in honoring our Purple Heart heroes today and every day. 🇺🇸
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Message from a Veteran
"Your kindness to give is appreciated, providing crafts to healing hands for veterans. There is such a variety to choose from, and I'm grateful!" Carolyn F. - River Forest, IL. USAF Veteran
Words like these are why we continue our mission. Every kit shared is more than a creative outlet—it’s a reminder that veterans are seen, valued, and never forgotten.
If you would like to help bring this same sense of connection and healing to more veterans, you can:
👉 Donate to support the creation and shipment of therapeutic craft kits
👉 Volunteer your time or skills
👉 Help us share this message so more veterans know they are not alone
Together, we are helping heal the invisible wounds of war—one kit, one story, one veteran at a time.
To learn more go to: www.healvets.org
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Help Heal Veterans
Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
💜 Purple Heart Day 💜
Today, we honor the brave men and women who were wounded or made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
To all Purple Heart recipients, thank you for your courage, resilience, and selfless sacrifice. Your service will never be forgotten.
Please join us in honoring our Purple Heart heroes today and every day. 🇺🇸
#PurpleHeartDay #purpleheart #helphealveterans #HonorOurHeroes #Veterans #neverforgotten
