Building Character.
Honoring Service.

Veterans Heritage Project changed our name to Imprints of Honor. Our mission, program, and individuals we serve remain the same.
As students preserve veteran service stories, they are inspired to live a life of honor.
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Our Students

Students are empowered to discover their own potential by forging relationships with some of our nation's military heroes. By preserving their legacy, students develop confidence, character, and leadership skills of their own.
Educational Programs
Scholarships, civic engagement, and veteran speakers enhance our mission.
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Impact for our Students
Experiential learning is at the core of the program’s success.
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Our Veterans

By honoring veterans, we have created a platform for empowering young adults, the future leaders of America. Our veterans' legacy of service, sacrifice, duty, and loyalty helps guide the next generation.
Veteran Programs
Join the community of veterans who continue their legacy with Imprints of Honor
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Impact to our Veterans
Attend our annual Community Reception and Book Signing, where students honor participating veterans.
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Our Impact

Connecting Students with Veterans has led to 100% of student authors graduating, 95% pursuing college, a quarter of veterans telling their story for the first time, and two-thirds of veterans finding the process cathartic.
Our Story
Over 3,000 veteran histories have inspired over 60,000 students since 2004. 100% of veteran participants recommend VHP. Learn how it all began.
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Support Us
We received the 2018 Citizen Honors Award, presented by Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients. Help continue our path of excellence.
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Our Projects

Imprints of Honor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with many opportunities for involvement.
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Inspire Your Workplace
Enhance your company culture with service stories.
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School Chapters
Connect with your school chapter or help start one.
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Since You Asked™
Our annual publication of service stories.
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Signature Events

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Community Book Reception
Our Annual Community Reception & Book Singing honors the veterans in the annual debut of Since You Asked. Patriotic music, student scholars, and meeting veterans as they sign the pages of their story leave all inspired.
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Saluting Stories of Service
Save March 8, 2025 on your calendar to attend our 6th annual fundraising gala, where we will honor COL. (Ret.) Patricia LIttle-Upah with our Storyteller Award, recognized a former student with our Alumni Service Award.
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Honor, Protect, Serve at Desert Mountain
The November 19, 2024 event will feature a panel discussion by those impacted by our character education and civic engagement program, including Iraqi War Veteran and author, SFC (Ret.) Shawn Banzhaf.
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Latest News

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New Name & Logo
Veterans Heritage Project is now Imprints of Honor. Our mission, program, and those we serve remain the same.
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Seal of Civics Literacy
Our program is approved by the Arizona Department of Education for the Arizona Seal of Civic Literacy.
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2025 Alumni Award
Nominate a fellow alumni by October 1 or complete a self-submission form (highly encouraged) by December 1.
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