“Veteran X WNC helps create moments of recognition that remind veterans their progress matters and their hard work is seen.”
Michael Reynolds
Veterans Supporting Veterans
Supporting Veterans on the
Road to Recovery
Veteran X WNC helps provide recognition, resources, and community support for disabled veterans participating in the Veteran X program at a local VA hospital.
Our Mission
About Veteran X WNC
Veteran X WNC is a veteran nonprofit serving disabled veterans in recovery through the Veteran X program at a local VA hospital. We help fund the meaningful support, recognition, and program needs that help veterans stay engaged, encouraged, and connected throughout their recovery journey.
From certificates of achievement and graduation dinners to weekly coffee, snacks, holiday events, cookouts, bowling nights, plaques, and needed supplies, our work is centered on one simple belief: veterans should know their hard work is seen, valued, and supported.
"Every act of recognition matters. Every veteran deserves to feel seen."
Why It Matters
Why This Work Matters
Recovery takes consistency, encouragement, and community. Small acts of support can help veterans continue showing up, participating, and moving forward. Veteran X WNC exists to help make those moments possible.
Recognition Encourages Progress
Certificates, plaques, and milestone celebrations remind veterans that their effort matters and that their progress is being noticed.
Community Keeps Veterans Connected
Shared meals, coffee, snacks, cookouts, and group activities help create connection and give veterans more reasons to stay engaged.
Support Fills Important Gaps
Donations help provide items, events, and resources that support the program experience beyond what standard budgets may cover.
What We Support
What Donations Help Support
Veteran X WNC raises funds to support practical needs, recognition moments, and community-building activities within the Veteran X program.
Certificates of Achievement
Recognizing recovery milestones and personal progress.
Graduation Dinners
Celebrating veterans as they complete important steps in the program.
Weekly Coffee & Snacks
Helping keep meeting attendance strong and creating a welcoming environment.
Holiday Events
Bringing veterans together during meaningful times of the year.
Cookouts & Bowling Nights
Supporting connection, encouragement, and healthy community activities.
Program Supplies & Equipment
Helping purchase audio/visual equipment, fans, electronics, art supplies, safety masks, and other practical resources when needed.
Voices of Support
What People Say About Veteran X WNC
Testimonials from veterans, supporters, and community members can be added here once approved by the organization.
“The support provided through this mission helps veterans feel encouraged, connected, and motivated to keep showing up.”
Karen Mitchell
“Small acts of support, like shared meals, coffee, certificates, and milestone celebrations, can make a meaningful difference.”
Robert Hayes
“Veteran X WNC helps bring dignity, encouragement, and community to veterans working through recovery.”
Angela Brooks
“The recognition and support offered through this program helps veterans know they are not walking the road to recovery alone.”
James Carter
“This mission gives supporters a clear way to help provide practical resources, meaningful events, and encouragement for veterans.”
Patricia Collins
“Every certificate, dinner, gathering, and act of support helps reinforce the value of continued progress.”
Thomas Bennett
“Veteran X WNC is built around a simple but powerful idea: veterans deserve to feel seen, valued, and supported.”
Linda Morgan
Leadership
Board Members
Veteran X WNC is led by a dedicated board committed to supporting veterans in recovery and helping the Veteran X program continue to grow.
LS
Loren Stern
President
TC
Thomas Cooke
Vice President
RC
Rita Cruz
Treasurer
EC
Ellen Craig
Secretary
JC
Joseph Cruz
Board Member
DB
Dale Bowen
Board Member
Ways to Give
How You Can Support Our Mission
Your donation helps Veteran X WNC provide recognition, supplies, events, and community support that keep veterans encouraged and engaged in the Veteran X program.
Donate
Help fund certificates, graduation dinners, weekly coffee, snacks, holiday events, program supplies, and other meaningful support for veterans in recovery.
Donate NowSupport Program Needs
Donations may help provide practical items such as audio/visual equipment, electronics, fans, art supplies, and other resources when needed.
Contact Us About GivingStay Connected
Follow updates, community moments, and support opportunities through the Veteran X WNC Facebook group.
Visit Facebook GroupGet In Touch
Contact Veteran X WNC
Have a question, want to give, or want to learn more about supporting veterans through Veteran X WNC? Reach out using the contact information below.
Reach Out Directly
- Emaillorenstern@protonmail.com
- Phone828-442-8658
- Mailing AddressP.O. Box 9233
Asheville, NC 28815 - Facebook GroupVeteran X WNC Community
Response Time
Messages are typically returned within 2–3 business days. For time-sensitive matters, please call or email directly.