Wounded Veterans Relief Fund provides urgent financial assistance and critical dental care to Florida’s eligible wounded and disabled veterans.
Veteran-founded in 2009, WVRF provides urgent financial assistance and critical dental care to eligible wounded and disabled veterans throughout the state of Florida. As a 501c3 Florida Nonprofit organization, we partner with the VA to provide vital resources for veterans.
As a team of veterans, veteran dependents, and veteran advocates, we are fully committed to the veterans that we serve, providing the maximum amount of relief and assistance possible, using sound management principles to guide our endeavors.
We appreciate the help so much as it kickstarts our finances again. You have definitely changed our lives for the better.
Shakan S., Air Force Veteran
Thank you so much for the help and being patient! This has been a stressful situation, but you’ve made everything seamless. I am forever grateful for your help!
Robert C., Marine Corps Veteran
WVRF saved my life coming to the rescue–my family is super grateful and we thank you. When I get back on track I will return the favor to help other veterans.
Scott W., Navy Veteran
Thank you so much, you will never know how much pressure this took off our shoulders. My wife starts chemo soon, and the financial assistance helped so much.
Tanya S., Air Force Veteran
I’m in tears. I don’t even know how to put into words how thankful I am. I appreciate all of your help. I literally had nobody and WVRF stepped in. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you, thank you.
Paul H, Air Force Veteran
I appreciate your assistance in this matter. It is for people like you that veterans have gone and risks life and live to perpetuate our way of life and one thing I have to say about the American flag and that is that our colors don't run. Thank you for your support!
WVRF Team
Mike Durkee
USA
Executive Director
Nick Cannon
USAF
Director of Development and Communications
Cheryle Dittmer
Donor Relations Manager
Abby Widmann
Executive Administrator
Ed Moore
USA (Ret)
Special Projects Manager
Jade Sembric
USAR
Dental Program Manager
Tami Martin, EFDA
Senior Dental Program Manager
Holly Pollitzer
Veterans Programs Manager
Jason LaRossa
USA
Financial Program Case Manager
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors guides and supports WVRF in the performance of its mission.
These volunteer professionals bring experiences and a dedication to serve eligible Florida Veterans.
Many are former members of the United States Military.
The Dental Advisory Board assists WVRF in its mission to help Florida Veterans with their critical dental needs. Volunteer medical professionals have generously volunteered their time and expertise to support this important undertaking.
Dr. Zack Kalarickal, DDS
Wesley Chapel Dentistry Tampa
Dr. Fredric J. Norkin, DMD
South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry Boca Raton
Dr. Thomas W. Roberts, DDS
Implant Dentistry of South Florida West Palm Beach