Contact Us
Sign Up for Our Newsletters
Award-Winning Journalism in Your Inbox
Follow These Steps to Never Miss a Newsletter
1. Mark Our Email as “Not Spam”
If you find our email in your spam or junk folder, select it and look for the “Not Spam” or “Move to inbox” option.
2. Add Us to Your Contacts or Safe Senders List
- All War Horse email is sent from contactus@thewarhorse.org
- Gmail: From your inbox, hover over our email address, click “Add to Contacts.”
- Outlook/Hotmail: Add our email address to your Safe Senders list under Settings → Junk Email.
- Apple Mail: Tap our email, then “Add to VIP” or create a rule to send our messages to your inbox.
3. Drag Our Email to Your Primary Inbox (For Gmail Users)
If our email appears in the “Promotions” tab, drag it to “Primary.” Gmail will ask if you want to do this for future messages—select “Yes.”
4. Whitelist Our Email: contactus@thewarhorse.org
Some email services allow you to whitelist a sender to ensure messages always arrive in your inbox. Check your provider’s settings for “Safe Senders” or “Whitelist” options.
By taking these quick steps, you’ll never miss an update from us again!
Support Us
You have the power to ensure veterans and military families are better understood and represented in the media, whether your donation is big or small. The generous support of our community empowers The War Horse to educate the public about military service.
One Time Donation
Monthly Donation
FAQs About Donations
1. Is this donation tax-deductible?
The War Horse News Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN: 82-1669255) and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
2. Will I receive a receipt?
Yes, a confirmation email and receipt will be sent to the email address you provided when making your donation. If you select a recurring donation, you will be sent an individual receipt each month when your donation is processed.
3. Can I mail a donation to support?
If you would prefer to mail a check to support our work, please make it payable to The War Horse News Inc. and send your contribution to:
The War Horse News Inc.
Attn: Development Department
500 Westover Dr. #39399
Sanford, NC 27330
4. Is there a way to donate appreciated stock to support The War Horse?
Give the gift of stock in three easy steps.
1. INITIATE THE STOCK TRANSFER. Contact your broker to initiate the transfer.
2. NOTIFY US OF YOUR GENEROUS GIFT. Email donorsupport@thewarhorse.org with your name, the name of the stock, and the number of shares you intend to transfer.
3. SEND THE SECURITIES TO THE WAR HORSE.
Bank: TD Ameritrade Clearing Inc.
DTC#: 0188 Account#: 255205873
Account Name: The War Horse News
5. How can I tell if my employer has a donation matching program?
Please reach out to your HR department to see if your employer participates in the Benevity program for an easy way to make a contribution directly as a payroll deduction.
The War Horse is registered with Benevity, which makes us eligible for corporate matching gift programs that will double, even triple, a donation’s value. Each gift will help us educate the public about military service through journalism, public forums, and writing seminars.
Send Us Your Story
Use the form to send us your questions, comments, story ideas, or pitch a Reflection essay. Use the drop-downs below to learn more about our stories and essays.
Send a Tip
A tip is a story idea that you think we should report on. Is there something you see happening in the military or U.S. defense institutions, or is there something that has happened to you that you would like us to report on? We welcome ideas about what we should be covering, new sources, documents to review, or any other tip you’d like to provide. Thank you for trusting us with ideas for our coverage.
We try our best to respond to every tip we receive, but because of the volume of emails we get we can’t always respond to everything. But rest assured, we do read everything and work to verify information in any story we report. And in keeping with our journalistic standards, we do not pay for sources or information.
Please also be aware that this is not an encrypted form. Your name and contact information are not required, but we’d appreciate it if you would provide it so that we can follow up with you. It will not be used for any other purpose.
Report a Story
We believe in holding the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs accountable by reporting on policies and decisions its leaders make. Our reported stories illuminate serious issues that often go unexplained or underreported, such as rampant sexual harassment and assault in the armed forces, which The War Horse exposed in 2017.
We are seeking deeply reported and strongly sourced stories. Your pitches should be well-thought-out and explain how the story you want to report, or have reported, relates to broader issues faced by those most affected by war and its impact.
We encourage a broad range of stories, such as 1,500-word features and 2,500-word profiles all the way to ambitious investigations.
Here are some examples of the range of stories we are seeking:
Pay varies depending on the story type and depth of reporting; however, The War Horse is committed to meeting or exceeding the established pay rates of leading legacy and nonprofit newsrooms.
We have put together a short guide to help you build your idea into a successful pitch for The War Horse. Tips for a successful pitch can be viewed here.
We try to respond to everyone, but because of the growing number of pitches we receive, sometimes you might not hear from us. If you have questions, please email pitches@thewarhorse.org.
Submit a Personal Essay
Our Reflections are essays by service members and military-connected civilians who wish to tell their stories, and there’s not a topic we won’t discuss. Our community of writers have shared personal stories about suicide, starting over, alcoholism, and mental breakdowns, as well as lighter moments like the bonds formed in basic training.
Keep in mind, these are not opinion pieces. They are personal stories told in the first person about things that have happened to you. The War Horse wants to help you tell those stories because we believe your experiences are important. If your piece is selected, we’ll go through an editing process that could involve revising, restructuring, and condensing the original draft. But we do this together, working with you and supporting you throughout the writing process.
We schedule reflections six months out or longer. For that reason, if your story is accepted, it may be some time before it is published.
While we try to respond to everyone, the growing number of pitches we receive means sometimes you might not hear from us.
We pay $300 for reflections.
Reflections must be original, unpublished works submitted by the author and no longer than 1,500 words. We do not accept reflections from publishers or agents or on behalf of organizations.
Follow us
