Operation Redemption

Faith-Based Recovery for Veterans

24-Week GPD Program
Mission: Empowering veterans to reclaim purpose and stability through structured, compassionate recovery—without leaving anyone behind.

Why This Matters

Despite extensive national efforts, many veterans still struggle:

An estimated 35,500 veterans experienced homelessness in 2023; the rate has actually increased by 7.4% despite major VA housing initiatives VA News.
PTSD affects between 15% and 30% of homeless veterans, often co-occurring with mental health disorders and substance abuse Wikipedia.
Substance use disorders are widespread: over 80% of veterans with SUDs abuse alcohol, nearly 27% abuse illegal drugs, and around 20–35% of those with PTSD have a co-occurring addiction North American Community Hub+6veteranaddiction.org+6Wikipedia+6.
Suicide remains a major concern: Nearly 20 veterans die by suicide each day, and veterans are about 50% more likely than civilians to die by suicide after adjusting for age and sex PTSD.va.gov+1Wikipedia+1.
Traumatic Brain Injury heightens risk: veterans with TBI had suicide rates 56% higher than those without, and suicide trends among TBI-affected vets increased dramatically—by roughly 14.8% per year from 2006–2020 Mental Health VA+10jamanetwork.com+10usmedicine.com+10.
Military sexual trauma (MST), in women and men alike, dramatically increases risk for PTSD, depression, SUD, and suicide PTSD.va.gov.

At Operation Redemption, we meet these realities head-on with holistic, faith-centered support.

Program Overview

Duration: weeks (6 months)
Capacity: 31 beds
Accommodation: Each veteran receives a private room, equipped with:
- Twin bed, nightstand, footlocker
- Two under-bed storage totes
- Closed laundry hamper
- Fold-out desk and shelf with clothes rack below
Facility: 9,000 sq ft building featuring community bathrooms, laundry, recreation room, kitchen, and dining area

What Veterans Receive

Structured Recovery Curriculum

Self-Confrontation Workbook: A self-guided journey confronting trauma, addiction, and rebuilding identity
Daily journaling
Twice-weekly group counseling sessions
Regular individual counseling

Community Engagement & Service

Volunteer opportunities include:
- Local food bank
- Working farms
- Equine therapy at a horse farm—promoting trust, emotional awareness, and healing

Support & Resources

Financial counseling
Assistance accessing state benefits and VA services
Three nutritious meals daily
Guest speakers sharing resilience and trauma-navigation strategies

Specialized Focus

While we serve all veterans, we specialize in:

PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and Military Sexual Trauma (MST)

Why It Works

Operation Redemption excels because we combine practical structure with emotional, spiritual, and community integration:

Small, private accommodations help residents focus on recovery without distraction or relapse triggers
Community service and equine therapy foster purpose, connection, and restoration
Faith-based and trauma-informed care offer tools for resilience and reconciliation with family, loved ones, and self
Partnerships with trusted local and veteran-serving organizations ensure continuity beyond the program

Meet the Leadership

Operation Redemption is led by Brady Wright, a combat veteran and social services counselor, and co-founded with his wife, Ashlyn Wright, after Brady earned his degree from Nazarene Bible College. Together, they built Fire Missions Veteran Services to serve veterans struggling with addiction and homelessness, transforming lives one veteran at a time.

Join Us: Recovery, Restoration, Renewal

Every day, veterans fall through the cracks: struggling with addiction, trauma, or isolation. At Operation Redemption, we believe in “Leave No Veteran Behind.” Through a faith-based, disciplined, and deeply caring environment, we guide veterans to sobriety, stability, and purpose—and prepare them for a successful transition into independent living. Learn more or apply today—because your mission continues, and we’re here to help you reclaim it.