About WarriorNOW

Built alongside the trades.

WarriorNOW is a Colorado veteran nonprofit that gets veterans back to work.

See what we do

Our story

From the shop floor to the courtroom.

The start
Built alongside the trades
WarriorNOW was started by Brian Johnson alongside Exteriors Denver, a commercial overhead door company, to give veterans a path into the trades.
2019
The first court
Our court work began in the 18th Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court, and we still serve it today.
2020
Aurora and Lakewood
WarriorNOW began serving Aurora Municipal Court and Lakewood Municipal Court.
2025
The 23rd Judicial District
WarriorNOW began serving the 23rd Judicial District.
Today
Four courts. Four pillars.
Peer Mentors contracted to the 18th Judicial District, 23rd Judicial District, Aurora Municipal Court, and Lakewood Municipal Court, plus job-readiness, certification, and transition programs across the Denver metro.

Founding partner

Our mission

WarriorNOW helps veterans return to stable employment through peer mentoring, resiliency training, life skills, and community partnerships that lead to real jobs in the trades and beyond.

What we do

Peer Mentors contracted to Veterans Treatment Courts
Flagging and OSHA certifications, on-the-job training with our partners, and entrepreneur mentoring for veterans starting a trade business
Transition education for veterans leaving active duty, prison, or jail
Resiliency and life-skills training
Nightly virtual Buddy Check, open to any veteran