Journey of Heroes
Funding Amount
Fully funded (all travel, tours, meals, and accommodations provided)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- U.S. military veterans ages 65 and older
- Must be able to participate in the 4-day Washington, DC experience
Overview
Program Type: Senior veteran recognition and travel experience
Vital Life Foundation and Wish of a Lifetime from AARP have partnered to create Journey of Heroes—an initiative that uplifts and honors senior U.S. military veterans by offering a meaningful, community-centered experience rooted in connection, healing, and purpose.
Program Details
- Experience: 4-day trip to Washington, DC
- Travel Dates (2026): April 27–30, 2026
- Activities: Veterans, companions, volunteers, and staff participate in intentional moments of cama················, storytelling, and shared remembrance at national landmarks
Eligibility
- U.S. military veterans ages 65 and older
- Must be able to participate in the 4-day Washington, DC experience
What's Covered
- All travel
- All tours
- All meals
- All accommodations
Contact Information
- Organization: Vital Life Foundation
- Address: 4560 SE International Way #100, Milwaukie, OR 97222
- Email: info@vitallifefoundation.org
- Phone: 971-206-5256
What Vital Life a Marquis and Consonus Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 9
- Total given
- $626K
- Median grant
- $56K
- Range
- $10K–$204K
- By dollars: Oregon 74%, Colorado 16%, Nevada 9%. Top recipient cities: Portland, OR; Denver, CO; Carson City, NV.
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Fields of Work
- Veterans
- Seniors
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