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General

According to Native legend, a wyakin is a spiritual being that guides and protects a person throughout life. As a rite of passage, adolescents were taken to an isolated location where they remained alone and vulnerable until visited by a wyakin (often in the form of an animal or bird) in a vision or dream.

Applying for the Program

The Classic Wyakin program application process is open to post-9/11 veterans who are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a certificate- or degree-earning academic program, with priority given to those with a VA Disability Rating.

Supporting Wyakin

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of fiscal responsibility, so we’re committed to the complete transparency of our financials. You can feel good about giving to Wyakin, as over 80% of every dollar spent goes directly to our Warrior programs.

About Us

Comprehensive. Customized. Compassionate. We provide active, personalized support to veteran students by building relationships. Our program works because we care, and the impact lasts a lifetime.

Mission

To serve as a conduit, connecting wounded and injured veterans to their successful and fulfilling civilian futures through education, development, and guidance.

Culture

We believe that by serving and sacrificing in the name of our safety and freedom, wounded veterans have earned the right not to a handout, but to our very best efforts to assist them in purposing their commitment and hard work towards a successful and fulfilling civilian future.

Our Commitment

We pride ourselves on being exceptional stewards of the support we receive so we want our supporters to know how their contributions are being spent.

The Wyakin Foundation Presents

The Wyakin Foundation presents the 1st Annual Casablanca Casino Night on May 20th, 2022. We invite you to test your luck and take a trip to the past for a unique, fun-filled event at the historic Boise Depot. The guys and gals who show up in their best-dressed 1940s costumes may win a prize.

Putts for Patriots

The Wyakin Foundation has come together with other veteran-focused nonprofits to host a Putt-Putt Competition. This event is still in its initial phasing so please come back later for additional information.

Guardian Ball XI

The Wyakin Foundation invites you to attend our 11th Annual Guardian Ball on October 28th at Jack’s Urban Meeting Place in Boise, Idaho. Join us for our first-ever, frightfully-fun Spooky Masquerade. There will be a live auction, dinner, music, games and prizes, and an opportunity to meet our Warriors.