About Supporting Disabled US Veterans

Our veterans are returning home with an untold number of devastating and debilitating injuries as well as economic concerns far different from any past conflict. STEP UP 4 VETS recognizes these challenges and will facilitate the transition of our veterans by cutting through the bureaucratic red tape with hands-on immediate assistance. We honor our veterans' service by assisting them so they can heal physically and emotionally, identify their goals and build a solid equity future through education, vocational training, green job opportunities and career choices.

Through STEP UP 4 VETS' unique network of programs and worthy organizations, we can all make it possible for our veterans to return to family, community and civilian life with the secure knowledge that they are not alone and will never be forgotten. Our respect for their service and sacrifice is in our commitment to their future. We...STEP UP 4 VETS.

Paul R. McQuigg, Staff Sergeant

On February 27, 2006 Marine Staff Sgt. Paul McQuigg and a convoy of nine tactical vehicles wer crossing a bridge in Iraq when an Improvised Explosive Device was remotely detonated next to Sgt. McQuigg's vehicle.Molten metal blasted through the vehicle and searing shrapnel ripped into McQuigg's face, shattering his jaw, and causing severe lacerations of his tongue, neck and face.

Patricia Kennedy

For over twenty years Patricia Kennedy has had a deep impact on the future of dance, especially in the ballet world as a great supporter of the Joffrey Ballet, and for the last decade, with Career Transitions for Dancers (CTFD) a not-for-profit organization that works one-on-one with dancers and helps identify their unique talents in preparation for developing post-dance careers.