TWENTY-TWO
NEVER WALK ALONE

Providing companionship, peer support, and meaningful human connection
to veterans who should never feel forgotten or alone.

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Who We Are

Mission, Vision & Values

Twenty-Two: Never Walk Alone is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing loneliness and social isolation among veterans — connecting them with trained volunteers and programs that promote camaraderie, wellness, and a renewed sense of purpose.

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Mission

To provide companionship, practical support, and meaningful human connection to veterans experiencing loneliness or isolation.

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Vision

A community where every veteran feels seen, heard, supported, and connected — because no one who served should ever stand alone.

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Core Values
  • Respect for service & sacrifice
  • Compassion and dignity
  • Peer support, trust & friendship
  • Reliability and accountability
  • Community collaboration
The Problem

Why Veterans Need Us

Thousands of veterans experience chronic loneliness due to aging, disability, mental health challenges, homelessness, or lack of family support. Social isolation is linked to depression, anxiety, increased hospitalizations, and reduced life expectancy. While many organizations focus on housing or benefits, there is a significant gap in consistent human connection and daily life support. Twenty-Two: Never Walk Alone is designed to meet those unmet needs.

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Someone to talk to regularly — a trusted companion who understands military and veteran culture

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Help getting to VA medical appointments and navigating the system

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Assistance with errands, essential shopping, and daily life routines

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Consistent, reliable support from people who truly understand what service means

What We Do

Programs & Services

Our programs are built around one simple idea: every veteran deserves real, consistent human connection — not just a hotline or a pamphlet.

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Veteran Companionship Program

  • One-on-one matching with trained volunteers or peer companions
  • Regular check-ins via in-person, phone, or virtual visits
  • Friendship-based, NON-clinical support through the Buddy Brigade
  • Camaraderie, wellness, and a renewed sense of purpose
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Transportation & Errand Support

  • Rides to VA facilities, medical appointments & pharmacies
  • Assistance with light errands and essential shopping
  • Coordination with existing local transportation services
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Appointment & Daily Support

  • Appointment reminders and scheduling assistance
  • Accompaniment to appointments for emotional support
  • Help navigating daily routines and life logistics