We connect Veterans to the care, community, and purpose they deserve. No red tape. No judgment. Just brothers and sisters walking together toward healing.
OUR IMPACT IN 2025
150+
Veterans
Supported
309%
Increase in Clinical Intakes Since 2024
23
Veterans
in Transition
75%
of Every Dollar
Goes
to Direct Care
Who We Are
Brothers Keeper Veteran Foundation (BKVF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to ending Veteran suicide through peer-led support, connection, and care navigation. Our mission is simple: connection is prevention.
How We Help
Whether you need help, want to help, or are looking for connection — we’re here.
CONNECTION IS PREVENTION
Pear-let mental health support designed to meet Veterans where they are.
CULTIVATING COURAGE GALA
Our annual Nashville fundraiser supporting year-round care.
Stories That Stay
“My name is SSG Waylon Parrigin, US Army (Retired). I proudly served for nine years, including a combat tour in Iraq in 2005. Transitioning from military service has had its challenges, but I am incredibly grateful for the Brothers Keeper Veteran Foundation’s (BKVF) Connection Is Prevention - All Secure For The Holidays group facilitated by Dr. Michele DeMarco and Mandy Royall.
BKVF’s dedication, compassion, and expertise provided a supportive space during the holiday season—a time that can often be difficult for veterans. Through their guidance, I found connection, understanding, and valuable tools to navigate this journey. I deeply appreciate the work they do for our veteran community and highly recommend their support programs to any veteran in need.”
SSG Waylon ParriginUS Army (Retired)
“I am incredibly grateful for the support and guidance I received from the Brothers Keeper Veteran Foundation, particularly through their Connection is Prevention group. Their impactful message and meaningful discussions provided me with the tools and perspective that not only helped me personally but also had a positive ripple effect on my entire family during the holiday season.
The compassion, insight, and sense of community I experienced through this group were truly transformative, offering me strength and understanding that I continue to carry with me each and every day. I am thankful beyond words for discovering such a remarkable organization that genuinely cares and empowers individuals to grow, connect, and thrive.
The Brothers Keeper Veteran Foundation has made a lasting impact on my life, and I wholeheartedly recommend their programs to anyone seeking guidance, connection, and support.”
Sgt. MolsonUSMC
“Just a quick note of "THANK YOU" to Brothers Keeper Veterans Foundation I was able to receive follow on treatment at Sober Living and enroll in Warriors Hearts Partial Hospital Program (PHP) for my alcohol addition. Without their compassion to help Veterans in need I would have not been able to receive. Mandy Royall, and Andrew Lang we're top professionals who expedited my application process.
Again I can't thank BKVF enough for they're help."
Maj. Steven HickeyUSMC
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We’re honored to stand alongside partners, donors, and volunteers who share our mission.