What is Battle Forward Project?

We are a dedicated non-profit organization based in Huntsville, AL. Our primary mission is to provide meaningful support to soldiers, veterans, and their families by offering practical mental health resources. We focus on suicide prevention, PTSD, fostering a strong sense of community, and helping individuals discover their purpose in life. All of our efforts are deeply rooted in Christian values such as integrity, honesty, loyalty, and respect, guiding everything we do.

How does supporting our mission make an impact?

By generously donating, purchasing our specially designed merchandise, and actively supporting our various fundraisers, you play a crucial role in helping us generate vital funds. These funds are directly allocated to providing essential mental health services for at-risk active soldiers, veterans, and their families. Your support enables us to connect these individuals with highly qualified specialists who focus on critical areas such as suicide prevention, effective management of PTSD, and assisting individuals in discovering renewed purpose, strength, and hope in their lives.

Our Founder

The Founder and CEO, Ryland Hill, is a former sergeant of the United States Army, a devoted husband, a loving father, a dedicated government contractor, and a trusted friend to many within the military community. His deep and unwavering commitment to providing mental health resources is inspired by his own personal experiences, which have profoundly shaped the vision, values, and direction of Battle Forward Project. These powerful experiences continue to drive our organization’s vital mission of outreach, resilience-building, and offering lasting hope to soldiers, veterans, and their families in times of need.

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