Together we can!
We all can be Angels - if we try!
All it takes is a little bit of kindness!
Be the Change
MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE
Angels walk among us every day. They don’t always have wings—but they have courage, compassion, and hearts devoted to others.
Angels Without Wings, Inc. (AWW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to honoring those extraordinary people and animals who selflessly give of themselves to make the world kinder, safer, and more hopeful. From individuals quietly serving their communities, to animals whose loyalty and bravery change lives, we exist to celebrate the angels who inspire us all.
OUR MISSION
Since 2010, AWW has been devoted to recognizing and supporting people, organizations, and animals who make a profound difference in the lives of others. We shine a light on compassion in action—helping those less fortunate, protecting animals in need, and honoring the powerful bond between humans and animals.
Angels Among Us
True angels without wings show us something powerful:
One person can make a difference.
A little time. A little creativity. A little effort.
These small acts can change the world for someone in need.
They remind us that we all have the ability to be angels—if we choose kindness.
Through monuments, medals, educational initiatives, and public programs, we celebrate animals whose love, service, and sacrifice elevate humanity. These animals are more than companions or heroes—they are truly Angels Without Wings.
Each program under the AWW umbrella educates the public, raises awareness, and spreads hope, inspiration, gratitude, and love. Together, they remind us that goodness still thrives—and that it often begins with a single act of kindness.
Honoring Service, Courage, and Sacrifice
AWW is also deeply committed to honoring animals who have served our country on both the war and home fronts. Through monuments, medals, and a future traveling museum, we preserve history and teach it through the eyes of the animals who lived it.
Through our DBA Sgt. Reckless Memorial Fund, AWW has placed monuments across the country honoring the legendary U.S. Marine Corps war horse, with sculptures created by Jocelyn Russell.
Since 2019, through our DBA Animals in War & Peace program, we have recognized four-legged and winged heroes with the Animals in War & Peace Medal of Bravery and Distinguished Service Medal, while continuing to place meaningful monuments that honor their legacy and sacrifice in service to our nation, and a future traveling museum to tell history through the eyes of these incredible heroes.
Our Newest Projects: Honoring the Human/Animal Connection
Today, we are proud to continue this mission with two powerful new monuments:
- The Bond: Two Hearts – One Spirit
A celebration of the extraordinary human–horse connection between a young man living with Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome and his beloved champion, Cody’s Wish—an inspiring story of resilience, trust, and unconditional love. - Grizzly 399: Legacy of Love Project
Honoring a legendary grizzly bear whose story of motherhood, strength, and survival captured the hearts of millions and brought vital awareness to the challenges facing grizzly bear populations.
These projects remind us that inspiration can come from the most unexpected places—and that love leaves a lasting legacy.
Join Us
We invite you to be part of these meaningful projects.
Support our mission. Share our story. Help us honor the angels among us.
Become an Angel Without Wings.
Our website is always evolving, just like our mission.
Please check back often for updates, new projects, and stories that inspire hope.
Together, we can make a difference—one act of kindness at a time. 💙
Please help us!
Any size donation is greatly appreciated. All funds will be used to further our work in supporting those Angels who help other people or animals, or our other programs honoring war animals. All donations are tax-deductible.
You can donate now through Paypal.
Together We Can!
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WILDLIFE ART - JACKSON HOLE, WY
Grizzly 399 Legacy of Love Project
A monument dedicated to the iconic Grizzly 399, who inspired millions of people over 25+ years at Grand Teton National Park, WY.
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Taking Reckless home to Korea!
Sgt Reckless Memorial Fund
We are in the final stages of taking the last monument of SSgt Reckless back to Korea. She's finally going home! This monument has been approved by the Marine Corps, and we are waiting final approval from the Secretary of the Navy.
To learn more about this monument and the story of Reckless, click here!
Honoring the Horse/Human Connection with a new Monument
The Bond: Two Hearts-One Spirit
Cody's Wish & Cody Dorman - A monument that has the beating heart of an incredible story - a story of friendship, resilience, and the extraordinary power of a shared bond between a young man and his very special horse. Two Angels Without Wings for sure!
Honoring Animals that Serve
Animals in War & Peace
To honor and recognize animals for bravery and distinguished service in both war and peacetime where their stories, and their valiant human handlers, will be recognized for generations to come.