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Our Mission
Founded in 2012, by war widow Melissa Jarboe to carry on the dying wish of her husband SSG Jamie Jarboe, the Military Veteran Project (MVP) a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity on a mission to prevent military suicide through research, treatment, and case management. Every day, we work to bridge the gap between military service and civilian life — ensuring veterans and their families receive the compassion, care, and resources they deserve. Our mission is rooted in the belief that our veterans are not broken — they are assets to our communities. Their compassion, integrity, leadership, and dedication strengthen the very fabric of our nation. |
Mrs. Jarboe gives one last kiss to her hero, SSG Jamie Jarboe at. his Fort Riley Memorial.
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Our Impact
Since our founding, the Military Veteran Project has funded life-saving research and treatments in 27 cities across the United States and four countries around the globe
— including Germany, Australia, and throughout Europe.
Our programs target the leading causes behind the staggering veteran suicide rate:
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Improper diagnosis and over-medication
• Lack of access to adequate medical and mental health care
• Family stress and disconnection after military service
Through MVP’s partnerships and funded programs, we deliver solutions that restore hope and health — empowering veterans to rebuild their lives with dignity, purpose, and community.
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By the Numbers
In 2022, 6,407 U.S. veterans died by suicide — an average of 17.6 veterans per day. Veterans remain 1.5 to 1.6 times more likely to die by suicide than non-veterans. Among veterans aged 18-34, the suicide rate was 45.9 per 100,000, nearly three times higher than civilians of the same age. Since 2012, the Military Veteran Project has directly assisted more than 10,000 veterans and families nationwide. What We Do The Military Veteran Project is a volunteer-led organization, meaning every donation goes directly to veterans and their families in need — not to salaries or office overhead. Our programs include: • Medical Treatment & Research – advancing mental-health and trauma recovery solutions • Operation Holiday Joy – supporting families during the holidays • Building Hope – restoring purpose through community and construction projects • The Restore Project – healing the body from within through nutrition and wellness • Flags Forward – honoring the fallen and raising awareness for suicide prevention We believe that saving lives starts with action, education, and community. Each day, through generous donors and devoted volunteers, we carry out that mission — one veteran, one family, one life at a time |
Why It Matters
Right now, a veteran sits alone, isolated by memories no one else can understand.
Right now, a veteran drives the road, still scanning for hidden danger long after the war has ended.
Right now, a veteran is over-medicated, disconnected, and losing hope.
And right now, the Military Veteran Project stands ready — to reach them, to guide them toward treatment, and to remind them that they are not alone.
Behind every number is a name.
Behind every name is a story.
Together, we can ensure that story continues.
Right now, a veteran sits alone, isolated by memories no one else can understand.
Right now, a veteran drives the road, still scanning for hidden danger long after the war has ended.
Right now, a veteran is over-medicated, disconnected, and losing hope.
And right now, the Military Veteran Project stands ready — to reach them, to guide them toward treatment, and to remind them that they are not alone.
Behind every number is a name.
Behind every name is a story.
Together, we can ensure that story continues.
Every year, through the efforts of our volunteer team and donations from supporters like you, the Military Veteran Project continues to make progress towards accomplishing our full vision and goals. Click below to see what we have been able to accomplish through the years.