America’s service members and their families are one of our nation’s greatest treasures. They carry the values, discipline, and character that define our national identity. But when they take off the uniform, many face the most difficult transition of their lives, often without the structure, community, or support they once relied on.
The Civilian Ready Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and DoD SkillBridge Partner, was created to change that.
Why We Exist
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America’s service members and their families are one of our nation’s greatest treasures. They carry the values, discipline, and character that define our national identity. But when they take off the uniform, many face the most difficult transition of their lives, often without the structure, community, or support they once relied on.
The Civilian Ready Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and DoD SkillBridge Partner, was created to change that.
Why We Exist
Every year, more than 200,000 men and women leave the military. Most have served with honor, yet too many struggle silently with a fragmented transition process. They face cultural disorientation, loss of identity, underemployment, stalled careers, and isolation that can escalate into serious mental health challenges.
These outcomes are not inevitable. They are preventable.
They point to a system problem, not a service member problem.
Civilian Ready exists to provide the one thing that has been missing:
a holistic, proactive, life-changing transition experience, delivered before they leave the military.
Our Solution: The Civilian Ready Reboot Camp
Our signature offering is a no-cost, 12-week Reboot Camp built on a Transition as Wellness framework.
It is not training.
It is a transformational experience.
We help service members reset identity, renew purpose, and realign direction for civilian life by focusing on the mindset first. This is the foundation for lasting success.
Graduates are Civilian Ready on Day One, achieving five measurable outcomes:
Culturally Adapted – Able to navigate civilian norms, expectations, and communication styles.
Socially Integrated – Reconnected to community through relationships, networks, and belonging.
Vocationally Aligned – Clear direction, skill alignment, and a civilian-ready professional narrative.
1st Choice Premium Talent – Positioned as high-value contributors in the labor market.
New Identity, Purpose & Destiny – Confidence to thrive, not just survive in civilian life.
This is what separates Civilian Ready from every other program in the country.
We prepare them before they step into civilian life, so they can accelerate their impact from day one.
Long-Term Impact
Transition doesn’t end after 12 weeks.
Our graduates receive 36 months of continued support, mentorship, community connection, and growth touchpoints.
We walk with them through one of life’s biggest transitions because the mission is not just career placement.
The mission is whole-person wellbeing, purpose, and long-term stability for the veteran and their family.
What Makes Us Different
Proactive, not reactive
Holistic, not fragmented
Identity-centered, not resume-centered
Community-driven, not transactional
Outcomes-based, not activity-based
We are building the new national standard in transition excellence, shaping the future of veteran wellbeing, workforce readiness, and community integration.
How You Can Help
Transformational work requires transformational partners. We cannot do this alone.
VOLUNTEERS
We welcome:
mentors
subject matter experts
admin and leadership support
industry professionals willing to open doors
partners offering in-kind or pro-bono support
If you have a heart for those who serve, there is a place for you here.
DONATIONS
Every dollar directly supports a service member’s participation in the Civilian Ready Reboot Camp.
Recurring donations help us build sustainable programs, reach more families, and expand into new military communities.
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIPS
If you know a transitioning service member, veteran, or military spouse who would benefit from this program, you can directly sponsor their journey.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS
If your company prioritizes veteran hiring, workforce development, or social impact, sponsoring a full cohort can change lives—and strengthen your organization with premium military talent.
DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS
We gratefully welcome contributions through your DAF. Simply search for the Civilian Ready Foundation within your donor portal.
Our Vision Is Clear
Transform a veteran.
Transform a family.
Transform a community.
Transform a nation.
Your generosity helps us ensure that every service member who wore the uniform enters civilian life with confidence, community, and a future filled with purpose.
Thank you in advance for your support, your belief in this mission, and your commitment to those who have served us with honor.
Eddie Dunn
Founder, Civilian Ready Foundation
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