Our Story
The Independence Fund was founded in 2007 with a clear goal: to provide greater independence to catastrophically wounded Veterans by restoring their mobility with all-terrain trackchairs. What began as a simple idea soon became our hallmark Mobility Program, which continues to expand and deliver life-changing mobility and independence to wounded Veterans nationwide. Building on this success, we broadened our goal to improve the lives of catastrophically wounded, injured, or ill Veterans by empowering them to overcome the physical, mental, and emotional wounds sustained during their service.
When Sarah Verardo became CEO in 2016, The Independence Fund quickly evolved from a volunteer-run organization into a leading national nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of Veterans and their families. As we’ve grown, our offerings have expanded beyond Mobility to offer programs for Advocacy, Caregivers, Casework, Families, Feeding Independence, Operation Resilience, TIF Tactical, and the Veterans Justice Initiative.
