Project 2.0 Foundation

The Project 2.0 program is a three-pronged approach to better manage post-military life with PTSD. Our program was born specifically from working with a small group of veterans suffering from PTSD and wanting to create a better version of themselves. Members first receive professional psychological evaluations and any necessary psychological support. Once they are cleared for participation, physical fitness training and team athletic participation, as well as personal nutrition and dietary programs are implemented. As they start to becoming mentally and physically stronger, our members are able to utilize the business resourcse available - entrepreneurial training, continuing their education, and business mentorship programs we have available. Beginning with mental health and PTSD symptom management, members are evaluated for their level of PTSD and symptom intensity. If additional therapy or psychological services are needed, the foundation has a sponsored network of psychologists that are available to assist them in their area. Once the veteran member has been safely cleared for the program, they are able to access the physical health aspect. To best initiate a practical and successful physical fitness regime, both physical training and nutritional health need to work in tandem. Members can discuss their fitness goals and nutritionists and licensed dietitians are available for basic check-ins up to a full personalized nutrition plan. The combination of proper nutrition and physical fitness has been shown to better manage PTSD symptoms while also removing the dependency and recreational use of alcohol or drugs. A few of the physical fitness training programs available for members range from starting a new fitness regiment to participating in full Ironman triathlons or races of their choice (Tough Mudders, GoRuck, Cross- Fit). Proper training to support the member’s fitness goals better equip them to remain on task and have better long term results for maintaining their control over their PTSD symptoms. THE PROGRAM Annually, select members will be asked to participate in a physical fitness fundraising and marketing event, Race Across America, on behalf of the foundation. Eight cyclists from our membership will participate in a one week race from Oceanside, CA to Annapolis, MD, with crew, staff, and support vehicles to support their efforts. We enjoy this fundraiser for our foundation, as it gives national coverage to the foundation and its sponsors, while also providing a 9-month fitness program for members. The last element of the three-pronged program is the financial and business health. This is the process in which veterans can determine what they want to achieve in business for themselves and their family. Through a process of self-discovery and discussions with other members and business mentors, members are encouraged and guided in creating a path to their own definition of business success. Whether that would be getting a job in a particular field or taking advantage of the entrepreneurial resources available through the foundation, the goal is for members to resume being financially independent and secure while still maintaining their fitness and nutritional goals and managing their PTSD symptoms.