Aug 7, 2026
Deeds Not Words
Turning Support Into Action for Veterans
At PureTalk, we believe supporting the men and women who served this country shouldn't stop at words. That's the idea behind Deeds Not Words, our ongoing partnership with America's Warrior Partnership (AWP) built to help veterans before challenges become crises.
Who Is America's Warrior Partnership?
America's Warrior Partnership is a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering veterans, strengthening communities, and improving and saving lives. Rather than waiting for a crisis to happen, AWP works year-round to connect veterans and their families with the resources they need before things reach a breaking point.
AWP does this through the AWP Network, a nationwide coordination system that links local veteran-service organizations to national resources, funding, and expertise. With thousands of partner organizations working together across the country, the Network helps ensure that no veteran falls through the cracks simply because the right help wasn't nearby or didn't know how to find them.
What Is Deeds Not Words?
Deeds Not Words is the name of PureTalk's ongoing commitment within the AWP Network. When a veteran reaches out to AWP in a moment of need, whether it's a past-due rent payment, a medical bill, a broken-down car, or another unexpected hardship, AWP's caseworkers get to work identifying the right kind of support.
That's where PureTalk comes in. Through Deeds Not Words, PureTalk helps fund the assistance AWP provides, turning a veteran's call for help into real, immediate action. It might mean covering a mortgage payment to keep a family in their home, funding car repairs so a veteran can get back to work, or resolving overdue rent so a family isn't at risk of losing their housing. Whatever the need, the goal is the same: give veterans a path back to stability, dignity, and hope.
Real Stories, Real Impact
Every story below started with a veteran reaching out to America's Warrior Partnership, and ended with support made possible through PureTalk's Deeds Not Words initiative. This page will keep growing as a central hub for these stories, so check back to see the impact of the partnership in action.
 After a hospital stay, a totaled car, and losses in his family, this pre-9/11 Navy veteran came home to an eviction notice for past-due rent and electric bills. With his court date approaching, Deeds Not Words stepped in so Eric could stay in his home and keep his focus on his health and his niece. | ||
 A retired post-9/11 Army veteran and mother of two sons, Denise fell behind on rent just as she was working to relocate somewhere with better opportunities for her family. Deeds Not Words cleared her past-due rent, giving her a fresh start and a clear path to stable housing for her boys. |  Recovering from heart surgery kept this pre-9/11 Army veteran out of work, leaving him unable to cover his rent and electric bill. Deeds Not Words paid two months of both, so Terry could focus on healing instead of worrying about keeping a roof over his head. |  After 22 years in the Navy, Jimmie's family hit an unexpected crisis: his wife's serious illness led to both of them losing long-held jobs, and the rent quickly fell behind. Deeds Not Words resolved their past-due rent so they could stay in their home, and now both are employed full-time with the weight of possible homelessness lifted. |
A post-9/11 Marine Corps veteran and father of three, David turned to AWP when his family faced the possibility of losing their home. Mortgage assistance through Deeds Not Words gave the Bennett family the relief they needed to stay together under one roof. |
Reliable transportation wasn't a luxury for the Dyer family, it was essential. When vehicle repairs threatened Dale's ability to work, Deeds Not Words helped get him back on the road and back to providing for his family. |  A post-9/11 Marine Corps and National Guard combat veteran, Derrick landed a new maintenance job at a local hospital after losing his previous one, but the role required tools he couldn't afford. Deeds Not Words covered the cost so he could start work fully equipped and keep supporting his family. |
 Facing the possibility of losing his home, Charles found support through a network of partners, including mortgage assistance made possible by Deeds Not Words. Today, he stands in stability and gratitude instead of crisis. |  Like so many veterans who reach out to the AWP Network, Sheketa found a path forward with help made possible through PureTalk's continued commitment to Deeds Not Words. |  When travel costs stood between Benjamin and the treatment he needed, Deeds Not Words stepped in. Today, he's fully functional and paying it forward by helping other trauma survivors through peer support. |
 Pursuing her degree in cybersecurity on the GI Bill, Monique needed help covering a deposit and first month's rent for safe, stable housing during an important transition. Deeds Not Words made that move possible. |  After leaving an unsafe home with little more than two bags of clothing, this pre-9/11 Army veteran was facing nearly $3,000 in car repairs she couldn't cover, just as a new job and housing were within reach. Deeds Not Words got her back on the road so she could keep rebuilding her independence. |  Facing a range of challenges as a family, Christian and Monique were connected to multiple forms of support through the AWP Network. Deeds Not Words helped fill the remaining gap, allowing them to maintain their housing during a turbulent time. |
When a sudden gap in his wife's caregiving support forced Dale to take a week of unpaid leave, the financial strain put his family's utilities at risk. Deeds Not Words stepped in to help this Navy veteran regain his footing. |
A Purple Heart Marine Corps veteran, Christina lost her only transportation to a mechanical failure she couldn't afford to fix, cutting off access to medical care and work. Deeds Not Words got her car repaired and her life back on stable ground. |
After emergency brain surgery left her unable to work, this pre-9/11 Army veteran faced falling behind on her car payment during recovery. Deeds Not Words bridged the gap so Nicole could heal without fear of losing her independence. |
See How the AWP Network Works
Every one of these stories represents a veteran who reached out, and a community that answered. Through Deeds Not Words, PureTalk is proud to keep showing up for the people who once showed up for all of us. Explore more veteran stories and learn about the AWP Network.
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