After service, a new battle begins — one that’s invisible, unspoken, and often fought alone.

After service, a new battle begins — one that’s invisible, unspoken, and often fought alone.
We believe no veteran should face that journey without a team beside them. We walk with veterans beyond the battlefield — empowering their next mission with career opportunities, education pathways, mental health support, and a new community of belonging.
Because purpose doesn’t end with service. It evolves.
Why Our Mission Matters
The transition to civilian life remains one of the most under-recognized battles our veterans face. Every year, more than 200,000 service members face the difficult transition to civilian life. (Source: U.S. Department of Defense)
44%
Transition Struggles 
 
Veterans report difficulty adjusting to civilian life. (Source: Pew Research Center)
60%
Career Unpreparedness
 
Of transitioning veterans feel unprepared to enter the civilian workforce. (Source: Institute for Veterans and Military Families, IVMF)
1 of 5
Invisible Wounds
 
Veterans struggle with mental health challenges such as PTSD, depression, or anxiety. (Source: RAND Corporation)
50%
Housing Instability
 
More likely to become homeless than non-veterans without proper career, education, and mental health support. (Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)
Without support, too many veterans fall through the cracks. The Rinaldi Project exists to change that
Rebuilding Purpose, Restoring Strength: 
Our Veteran Commitment
Career Development
Job coaching, resume building, corporate networking.
Education Access
Scholarships, professional certifications, mentorship programs.
Community Building
Veteran leadership events, outreach programs, and ongoing support.
Mental Health Support
Access to licensed counselors, peer groups, and wellness resources.
At The Rinaldi Project, we don’t just offer programs — we walk alongside veterans, offering real-world tools, resources, and community so they can thrive in their next mission: life after service.
Real Support, Real Solutions 
Direct-to-Vet Support
Immediate grants and services to veterans who need career, education, or wellness assistance.
Veteran Career Launchpad
Job placement services, resume coaching, and corporate mentorships to help veterans thrive professionally.
Veteran Wellness Initiative
Partnerships with licensed counselors, wellness groups, and mental health resources to address invisible wounds.
Legacy Leadership Academy
Veteran-to-veteran mentorships and leadership development programs, preparing veterans to lead in their communities.
Impact Goals
Every career placed is a family stabilized. Every scholarship funded is a generation empowered.
Serve 5,000 Veterans
Empower 5,000 veterans with career, education, wellness, and leadership support within 3 years.
300+ Veterans Placed in Careers Annually
Drive workforce reintegration by placing over 300 veterans in sustainable, high-quality careers each year.
100% Mental Health Access
Guarantee every veteran we serve has access to mental health services and wellness programs.
250 Scholarships Awarded
Fund educational opportunities for 250 veterans to advance their skills and degrees by 2027.
Veteran Leadership Pipeline Established
Build a leadership academy pipeline to mentor the next generation of veteran community leaders.
Ways to Make an Impact Today
Your support directly powers programs that transform veterans’ lives 
from career placement to education to lasting wellness
The Rinaldi Project Advantage
Veteran-Led and Veteran-Focused
Built by veterans, for veterans. We understand the journey because we’ve lived it.
Mission-First, Always
Every dollar fuels direct impact — career development, education access, wellness support, and leadership growth.
Community-Driven Approach
We don’t just serve veterans — we build communities of leadership, healing, and purpose.
Real Results, Real Stories
Our programs are measurable, scalable, and already changing lives — one veteran at a time.
Transparent and Accountable
Donors receive clear reporting, impact stories, and real-time progress — every step of the way.
We don’t ask veterans to walk alone. Neither do we ask donors to guess where their impact goes.
Built by veterans. Driven by mission. Focused on results.
Together, We Empower Veterans
We believe the mission doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. It evolves.
Your support plants the seeds of new beginnings — transforming survival into leadership, and struggle into success.
Become a Founding Donor
Sponsor a Veteran
Partner with Us
Spread the word
Visit JoinRinaldi.org today to become a Founding Supporter — and walk with a veteran into a new chapter of life.
The next chapter of their journey begins with you.
Thank You for Walking With Us
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Thank you for considering a partnership with The Rinaldi Project. Because purpose doesn’t end with service — it evolves.