W4 Country has a long-standing commitment to honoring and supporting veterans in our community—not just with recognition, but with real resources. That’s why we’ve created W4 Veterans, a dedicated initiative to connect local veterans and their families with the tools, support, and services they need. We’re proud to partner with VETLIFE, a Michigan-based nonprofit doing incredible work to serve those who have served. Together, we’re building a centralized hub of trusted information, outreach, and advocacy—right here on our website.
Listen for the next W4 Veterans segment with Joshua Parish, founder of VETLIFE, on-air the first Wednesday of each month on W4 Country.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Veterans Crisis Line by calling 988 and pressing 1, or text 838255. Help is available 24/7.
Click the links below to explore resources and support services organized by topic
One of VETLIFE’s most impactful initiatives is the Battle Buddy Program, a peer-to-peer support system designed to help veterans stay connected, accountable, and mentally healthy. The program includes a free app that allows veterans to track wellness goals, access crisis resources, and stay in touch with their support team.
Learn more and download the Battle Buddy App here.
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Catch up on highlights from our monthly W4 Veterans interviews with Joshua Parish and special guests. Find links, resources, and more details from each on-air conversation below.
April 9, 2025 Interview with Joshua Parish and State Representative Jason Woolford
Joshua Parish and State Representative Jason Woolford joined us for W4 Veterans to discuss resources available for veterans. Woolford shared insights on Mission Cry, an organization providing free Bibles and Christian books worldwide, and his work on veteran-related legislation, including adding military branch designations to license plates. He also honored Lance Corporal Michael Wayne Hanks and advocated for increased funding for VetLife to connect veterans with benefits.
March 5, 2025 Interview Joshua Parish from and Tim Barry
Details: Josh Parish from VetLife and Tim Barry, CEO of Lit Financial, joined us to discuss VA home loans and their partnership in assisting veterans. Tim shares a story about helping a Vietnam veteran at Vet Fest, highlighting the event’s impact. They promote the BattleBuddy app, Lit Financial services, and VetLife’s upcoming Vet Fest 2025, featuring a possible appearance by Hulk Hogan.
February 5, 2025 Interview with Joshua Parish
Details: We talk with Joshua Parish from VetLife about how to connect veterans and their families with the resources and benefits they’ve earned through their service. VetLife was created to bridge the gap between veterans and available resources, addressing the issue of low connection rates to military benefits among Michigan veterans. For more information, visit VetLifeToday.org and download the Battle Buddy App!
Have a resource, event, or organization that supports veterans? We’d love to hear about it! Email us at [email protected] to share details and help us spotlight it through W4 Veterans.
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