ON-SITE PROGRAMS

OPERATION WARD 57 SHIRTS & BLANKETS
Supply of adapted (for amputees) and non-adapted T-Shirts and jerseys for patients, family members, staff and VIPs delivered weekly to patient rooms by volunteers in partnership with the organization Sew Much Comfort.

Our shirts are our main primary program. With a donation, you are supporting our program of distribution of shirts to patients and family members. With a donation of $20 or more, you will receive the very same shirt (s) that we distribute for free to wounded warriors and their loved ones.

DVD VIDEO & GAME LIBRARY
Hundreds of top movies in DVD format are now available for patients and family members to use in their rooms and the shared family room. New personal DVD players and full-size DVD players are also available for patient and family member use on the ward. The newest games in multiple formats, XBOX 360, Wii, PlayStation and the gaming systems to play them on are available for patients and family members to use in their rooms and the shared family room.

FAMILY ROOM & CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA
A constant supply new toys, art supplies and furniture for the children’s play area and new adult board games, artwork and music Cds.

GENERAL STORAGE & SUPPLIES
Bookshelves, storage furniture, microwaves for patient/nursing areas and other items.

HOLIDAY CHEER
Holidays can be particularly difficult for patients who are unable to leave the wards. Operation Ward 57 creates morale and spirit boosting events and gifts for patients and staff. With your support, we were able to provide live music with rock band, Cinder Road directly in the Ward for the first time in Walter Reed’s recent history. Flowers, bagels, pizza, hot catered meals, gift bags and more are provided throughout the year.

OFF-SITE PROGRAMS

DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Active Duty service members who work on the Ward and then deploy, are not forgotten. Substantial care packages are sent not only for that staff, but also for them to give to others, allowing them to continue to personally provide moral and spirit boosting help for their fellow soldiers. In addition we provide homecoming and deploying parties and activities for the Ward 57 staff member to help with ease their transitions.

CONCERTS AND EVENTS
Operation Ward 57 arranges excursions to events and concerts in the local area as well as around the country. These events feature a meet-n-greet with the artist and a special seating area. Recent events include 3 Doors Down, Alice in Chains, Collective Soul rock concerts, Rodney Atkins country music concert and Mixed Martial Arts competitions. If a wounded warrior wants to attend a show anywhere in the country, we will arrange entrance for them (subject to availability).

SPECIAL GRANTS
A one time cash grant made to individuals for extenuating circumstances to improve quality of life or save life.