Who runs it
Helping The Brave was founded by Ed Parcaut, a U.S. Navy Veteran and former Hospital Corpsman. Ed hosts the Helping The Brave Podcast, where Veterans, family members and the organizations serving them tell their own stories in recorded interviews.
What we do
- Publish a free directory of Veteran resources, county service offices and VA hospitals and clinics, with the source and review date shown on every listing.
- Collect Veteran events from official and established organizations, with deeper coverage in the Central Valley and Mother Lode, plus California, national and online listings.
- Produce the Helping The Brave Podcast and a guest directory so you can find the people and organizations behind each conversation.
- Send The Brave Brief: Friday Edition to people who ask for it, with resources, events and new conversations.
What we do not do
We do not prepare, present or prosecute VA claims, and we do not review your evidence, predict a rating or advise on your individual claim. For personal claims help we point you to VA-accredited representatives, including free county service officers and accredited Veterans service organizations. We are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the organizations we list run their own services.
How this site pays for itself
Through clearly labeled podcast, newsletter and event sponsorships. Sponsors cannot buy a place in the resource directory, an editorial recommendation or a claim of accreditation, and we never sell the information of people looking for help.
Where do you want to start?
In crisis? Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255, for the Veterans Crisis Line.