Our Mission

 

22Challenge exists to support veterans and first responders as they navigate the challenges of service, transition, and life beyond the front lines.

 

Founded in 2014, 22Challenge was created from a desire to give back to those who have dedicated their lives to serving others. What began with a mission inspired by the devastating loss of veterans to suicide has grown into a community built around connection, peer support, purpose, and resilience.

 

We bring veterans, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, nurses, doctors, and other frontline professionals together through group events, activities, and experiences designed to strengthen relationships, develop healthy coping strategies, and remind those who serve that they do not have to face life’s challenges alone.

 

We partner exclusively with like-minded organizations that share our commitment to supporting those who serve. Through these partnerships and the generosity of our donors, we help provide access to outings, counseling, specialized programs, and other resources that strengthen the support systems surrounding veterans and first responders.

 

We believe that no one who spends their life serving others should have to face their own struggles alone.

 

Our Purpose

 

Connect. Support. Serve.

 

We create opportunities for people who understand the unique challenges of service to come together, build meaningful relationships, find support, and rediscover purpose.