Wiley H Manns Foundation

Wiley H Manns Foundation Veterans Serving Veterans The WHMF is a 501c3 charitable organization. If you’re a connected veteran, we want to invite you to become a WHMF Ambassador.

The purpose of WHMF is to reach disconnected Veterans through recreational activities and connect them with Veteran communities, services and resources. Research tells us that recreational activities can have a multitude of positive effects on overall wellness, including physical health, mental health, emotional health, cognitive health, and social health. These benefits include increased activity

levels, reduced stress and anxiety, improved mood and self-esteem, a sense of purpose and fulfillment, improved cognitive function and memory, and opportunities for social connection and support. Finding enjoyable activities and making them a regular part of one's routine can lead to a happier and healthier life. Our goal is to connect with as many veterans as possible, to share our time, resources, knowledge, and experiences with fellow veterans. If you’re not yet connected, we want to invite you to connect with us!

We honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served and helped pave the way for future generations of service members...
03/29/2026

We honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served and helped pave the way for future generations of service members. Your legacy continues to shape how we support and respect our veterans today — thank you. 🇺🇸🪖

We had the honor to team up with Blue Star Mothers of America for an incredible fundraising Golf Tournament & BBQ Dinner...
03/09/2026

We had the honor to team up with Blue Star Mothers of America for an incredible fundraising Golf Tournament & BBQ Dinner yesterday. After all expenses were covered, the event cleared over $13,000 that will go directly towards supporting the missions of both organizations.

We are grateful for our volunteers, our sponsors, our attendees, and everyone else who supported this event. Your contributions truly go a long way. Thank you!

We'd like to express our most sincere gratitude to Chipotle Mexican Grill for the opportunity and everyone who supported...
01/28/2026

We'd like to express our most sincere gratitude to Chipotle Mexican Grill for the opportunity and everyone who supported our fundraiser. 🙏❤️

Stay tuned for future opportunities to support our military Veterans!

As we're preparing for Welcome To Rockville, just a few short months away, we have to shout out Danny Wimmer Presents an...
01/16/2026

As we're preparing for Welcome To Rockville, just a few short months away, we have to shout out Danny Wimmer Presents and the DWP Foundation for supporting our mission for the second year in a row!

Look for our flag flying high in the FINAL LAP RV CAMPING LOT. Stop by and say hello, and if you're a Veteran, consider joining the Welcome to Rockville Military Veterans Facebook group for meet-up times & locations at WTR.

12/22/2025

We're excited to have updated our website with Veteran Crisis Resources, a 2026 Events & Activities Calendar, and new options for donors to support our mission!

https://more4veterans.org

07/30/2025

If this post had a headline, it would be: “It’s Not About the Money.”

Today, we received a call from a veteran we have worked with for just over a year. He had just learned he was awarded a 100 percent disability rating. That comes with a year’s worth of back pay and a steady monthly payment, but that was not what he wanted to talk about. Instead, he said, “They acknowledged my PTSD, and that is what I really wanted.”

Sometimes, having what you have been living with acknowledged and getting the resources to address it can be the glimmer of hope someone needs to keep going.

The increase in this veteran’s disability rating, along with the back pay, has moved him and his family from government subsidized housing to owning a home. He told us, “My bills are paid. I have money in savings. The money I make from my job is now spending money for things we could not afford.”

It truly is not about the money. It is about the peace that comes with knowing things will be alright.

He followed up with a text that read: “Thank you, and thank God for giving you the tools to help so many.”

To everyone who invests in our mission, this is your success story too.

Saturday night we had the pleasure to welcome Tj Brinson back to the American Legion after a few weeks off to get his...
03/17/2025

Saturday night we had the pleasure to welcome Tj Brinson back to the American Legion after a few weeks off to get his health back in order. TJ is more than just a patriot with a gift for playing music, he also happens to be a childhood friend of the WHMF namesake.

TJ attended school and grew up with Wiley Manns Jr, - only known as "Uncle TJ" to Wiley's children. And thats why it was such an incredible honor for Joseph Manns to present TJ with this official "LIVE MU•SIC - NO DOWNLOAD REQUIRED" WHMF t-shirt last night.

God bless our veterans and folks like TJ who continue to support us.

Saturday night we had the pleasure to welcome back to the American Legion Post 173 after a few weeks off to get his hea...
03/17/2025

Saturday night we had the pleasure to welcome back to the American Legion Post 173 after a few weeks off to get his health back in order. JT is more than just a patriot with a gift for playing music, he also happens to be a childhood friend of the WHMF namesake.

TJ attended school and grew up with Wiley Manns Jr, - only known as "Uncle TJ" to Wiley's children. And thats why it was such an incredible honor for to present TJ with this official "LIVE MU•SIC - NO DOWNLOAD REQUIRED" WHMF t-shirt last night.

God bless our veterans and folks like TJ who continue to support us.

When my daughter had to write and give a presentation about someone from Ohio for a 2nd grade assignment, I suggested sh...
10/04/2024

When my daughter had to write and give a presentation about someone from Ohio for a 2nd grade assignment, I suggested she write about Staubach. I emailed him asking if there was an interesting fact he could share that she could use in her presentation – something people might not know. Re responded to my email with the video in this post.

Here’s the story of how I come to know Roger Staubach….
Growing up as a Dallas Cowboys fan in the 80’s was easy. Known as “America’s Team” and coming off the legendary Staubach era had every young boy in the land wanting to be that man. I mean, he’s the guy who coined the phrase “Hail Mary” as a football term! Roger Staubach was my childhood hero. I never imagined he’s someone I’d ever get to meet.

However, at a Pro Football Hall of Fame Superbowl luncheon in Tampa, FL, at the Columbia Restaurant, my buddy Dave Motts turned to me and said, “I want you to meet someone. A fellow Veteran.” He led me and my good friend Tommy through the star-studded lounge of football legends, walked me right up to a man wearing an infamous Gold Jacket and said, “Roger, I’d like you to meet Sergeant Rieman and Joe Manns.” After the initial shock we found enough words to carry this once-in-a-lifetime conversation.

As we were called to take our seat for lunch, Tommy and I learned we were 2 of the 8 people at Staubach’s table. Also at that table was Thurman Thomas. What an unbelievable day!

Later that year, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Week in Canton, OH, I attended one of the many social events. I glance over there’s Roger Staubach (AGAIN). He walks right up, extends his hand for a shake and says, “Joe, it’s great to see you again. How have you been?” (How did he remember me?!?!) He invited us to attend a private party later that evening, where Jerry Jones, Tony Dorsett, Michael Irvin and a list of other Cowboys greats were in attendance.

Of all the celebrities and VIP treatment we received that day, the one thing that stood out the most, and still to this day, is that Roger Staubach, my childhood hero, was even larger in real life than my imagination ever dreamed he could be. He is the example of an honorable veteran is, and what a public figure role model should be.

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2454 McMullen Booth Road, #411
Clearwater, FL
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