Introducing America’s “Vet*Net!” by Veteran Legacy Network
"Building a Lifeline for Our Nation’s Heroes"
Sadly, a reported 22 Veterans will die today…at their own hand.
Each day, America loses far too many Veterans to suicide—more than our daily losses in Vietnam. This is a crisis that underscores a profound need for meaningful connection, support, and solutions for those who served and their families.
Trained warriors, once taught that “pulling the trigger” was a necessary response in combat, sometimes struggle to reframe their thinking after returning home. When life doesn’t progress as expected, this ingrained mentality can tragically turn inward.
This challenge is not new. For generations, Veterans have faced hardships transitioning back to civilian life, relying on quality organizations like VFW and American Legion for support and camaraderie.
What’s changed in recent years is the role of technology and social media. Today’s veterans, especially millennials, are accustomed to seeking solace online. After service, many return to social platforms to reconnect with peers. However, social media is a double-edged sword: while it offers community, it can also amplify isolation, polarization, and digital threats.
Current online environment doesn’t always provide safe haven, despite high public trust—surveys show 80% of Americans respect Veterans and 90% believe supporting them is “extremely important!”
Veterans are not just verbally abused; they are systematically targeted for exploitation.
- Tremendous Fraud: Veterans are frequently targeted by predatory scams on social media. These scammers often use the language of respect and "appreciation" as a front to steal personal information or financial assets.
- Impersonation: Foreign actors and domestic scammers often create fake veteran profiles to spread disinformation, which leads to the real veteran community being viewed with suspicion or denounced as a source of "fake news."
Introducing America’s “Vet*Net!” by Veteran Legacy Network. Drawing inspiration from the enduring legacy of veteran support networks, “Vet*Net!” is a comprehensive online ecosystem dedicated to addressing nearly every challenge faced by veterans and their families post-service.
Your gift of $100 or more, will go a long way to help reduce Veteran suicide by helping to provide meaningful post-service on-line engagement, without all the enemy-inspired harassment.
Vet*Net provides a total platform that connects multiple websites and podcasts, offering resources for military and national news, mental health, career transition, legal aid, benefits and perks, tributes, and more – even their very own social media! Through curated digital communities, expert-led discussions, and peer support, “Vet*Net!” aims to reduce isolation and prevent suicide by fostering real, lasting connections.
“Vet*Net!” doesn’t just provide information—it builds a lifeline. By offering a place where veterans can find support, share experiences, and access solutions tailored to their unique needs, Veteran Legacy Network is creating a future where every veteran has the chance to thrive. Together, our country can turn the tide on veteran suicide and honor the service of our nation’s heroes by ensuring they are never alone.
On-line services currently offered or are in various stages of development: (* = Currently live)
- Remember.Vet (Social media page for everyone who served.)
- AtEase.Vet * (Podcast series by Dr. Tim Murphy, Psychologist)
- Donation.Vet * (Coming Soon! "Veteran Cause" Donor Site)
- Employment.Vet (Corporate sponsorship available)
- PenPal.Vet (Nonprofit partnership)
- Thanks.Vet (Thank them in a lasting meaningful way!)
- Homecoming.Vet (See welcome home celebrations)
- Resources.Vet (Learn what's available to Vets and their families)
- HomeLoan.Vet (Corporate sponsorship available)
- Media.Vet * (Curated videos and podcast partners)
- Opportunity.Vet (Business opportunities for Vets)
- Swag.Vet * (Purchase hats, shirts, mugs and more!)
- Nonprofit.Vet * (Enroll your 501(c)(3) for free!)
- RogerThat.Vet (Future podcast)
- KickAss.News * (Unique up-to-the minute news channel)
- Allies.Vet (Commemorate all who fought with us!)
- HonorThy.Vet * (Podcast series)
- Unfiltered.Vet (Open discussion forum.)
- Heroes.Vet (Honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.)
- Talkradio.Vet (Media Partnership)
- Cemquest.Vet (Locate your hero's final resting place)
- Salute.Vet (Celebrate achievements and promotions)
- Perks.Vet (Marketplace for everything discounted for Vets!)
- Biz.Vet (Marketplace of Veteran-owned businesses)
- LegalHelp.Vet (Find the legal help you need!)
- JobTraining.Vet (Corporate sponsorship available)
- Blog.Vet * (Add your comment to Vet*Net editorials.)
- Veteran.Network * (Subscribe to the Vet*Net for FREE!)
- VetNet.News * (Unique military and breaking news channel)
- Americas.Vet (Highest honors)
- Challenge.Vet (Challenges presented by Vets -- for Vets!)
- Faith.Vet * (Christian music and messages of salvation)
- Advertise.Vet * (Promote your product/service to our heroes!)
Our goal is to have the majority of these sites active and supervised by retired military, mental health, and cybersecurity personnel by the end of 2026.
Most noteworthy is Vet*Net's new donation portal:
FREE enrollment of the more than 10,000 nonprofit agencies offered: 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19) -- who serve Veteran communities. We are ready to launch this unique universal donor platform as soon as more nonprofits register.
Donation.Vet connects generous donors with accredited nonprofits through our platform, sortable by region, cause (PTSD, job training, housing, etc.) and charity rating. Providing a valuable service to donors, smaller nonprofits and veterans alike, this portal will assure Vet*Net continues for generations to come.
NOTE: Nonprofits can enroll in this service for FREE at https://Nonprofit.Vet
Vet*Net Corporate Sponsorships and advertising are also available.
Purchase SWAG to support our cause as well at: http://SWAG.VET
DISCLAIMER: "No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or promotions are offered in exchange for any donations made to this GoFundMe."
Veteran Legacy Network is exclusively owned and operated by the Veteran Legacy Foundation, a non-stock VA corporation who has itself applied for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status from the Internal Revenue.
Thank you for your support.
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