Fewer than 1% of Americans serve in the military today, and only 1 in 100 U.S. adult women has served. Fewer Americans than ever know someone who has, and the distance between those who serve and the communities they return to keeps growing.The disconnect is real:81% of military families say the public doesn’t truly appreciate their sacrifices.48% of veterans say the military didn’t prepare them well for civilian life.74% of women veterans say their service goes unrecognized. Many don’t call themselves veterans, often feel invisible, and can find the transition harder than men do.Why does this gap exist? Civilians are rarely taught about the veteran experience, and no one is in charge of bringing veterans home. With no national policy for post-military transition, government agencies and thousands of nonprofits each provide a piece of support, but no one brings those pieces together so veterans can truly thrive after service.Women Who Lead helps bridge that gap. We develop leaders who show others how to more fully support those who protect and defend freedom. We do this by:Expanding leadership capacityFostering mutual supportCultivating Civilian Veteran Champions100% of your donation will go to:The Annual Summit,Boots and Blazers Networking Experiences, ORThe Leadership Development Fund.Give today to help bridge the military-civilian gap, one Civilian Veteran Champion at a time.