Who We Are
Upstate Warrior Solution is a community-based nonprofit organization serving veterans, first responders, and their families in the Upstate of South Carolina. We work one-on-one with local warriors, providing case-coordination services in collaboration with an array of partners.
Our Mission: We Connect. Lead. Inspire.
Our mission is to connect warriors and their family members to resources and opportunities, lead them through the process of self-empowerment, and inspire the community to embrace them as valued neighbors and friends.
Supporting those who’ve served our country and community isn’t charity. It’s our honor
Our Vision
Our vision is to restore warriors with a sense of purpose and to empower the Upstate community to support our warriors and their families.
Our Staff
With faceted leadership experience and a passion for service, our team is equipped and ready to help warriors and their families. Many of us have walked in the same shoes as military service members and first responders, so we understand their needs personally. Fueled by patriotism and comradery, our goal is to offer guidance with compassion.
Board of Directors
Composed of leaders with extensive experience in business, civic, and military affairs, our board of directors provides strategic guidance for our work. They serve with knowledge, dedication, and heart.
Our Impact
We are committed to serving the greatest needs with the most lasting impact. View our annual reports and third-party program audits below:
Annual Reports
Financial Stewardship
We pledge transparency to those who invest in our mission. View our federal tax forms and third-party audits below:
Candid 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency
We are proud recipients of Candid’s 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency, which demonstrates our commitment to sharing our progress and impact in our community.
Charity Navigator
We are proud to have received the highest possible rating by Charity Navigator for our overall financial health and organizational accountability and transparency.
SC State 2021 Angel Charity
Upstate Warrior Solution received the South Carolina Secretary of State’s 2021 Angel Charity award based on expenditures to charitable programs, use of volunteer services, and nominations from the public. We are proud of this recognition and the hard work of our team in service of our veterans.
Compliance
Upstate Warrior Solution is dedicated to providing comprehensive and realistic support services to warriors and families. Maintaining a professional work environment, internally and externally, is of paramount concern. All staff and volunteers should adhere to standardized processes intended to provide guidance and support while ensuring that our clients get the care that best fits their current needs. We are committed to providing a safe, impartial, and solution-focused environment. And as such, all complaints will be handled consistently and reasonably.
If you would like to discuss an issue related to Upstate Warrior Solution, our services, or our staff, and do not feel comfortable talking with your assigned advocate, or their director, please complete the information below. These requests are directed specifically to the Compliance Officer.