Associations and Organizations - Veterans

 

American Legion

http://www.legion.org/homepage.php 

Blog entries, information about the Heroes to Hometowns program (for veterans recuperating from hospitalization), news, legislative information, and other resources.

 

AMVets

http://www.amvets.org 

"As one of America’s foremost veterans service organizations, AMVETS (or American Veterans) has a proud history of assisting veterans and sponsoring numerous programs that serve our country and its citizens. The helping hand that AMVETS extends to veterans and their families takes many forms."

 

Blinded American Veterans Foundation

http://www.bavf.org 

"Since its founding in 1985, BAVF has made major strides toward achieving its goals of advanced research, improved rehabilitation programs and wider re-employment opportunities."

 

Disabled American Veterans

http://www.dav.org 

Information about volunteer opportunities, various veterans services, news, and and legislation.

 

The G.I. Go Fund

http://www.gigofund.org/

"The G.I. GO Fund is a nonprofit charitable organization that provides transition assistance to veterans of

Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well as support, recognition, and gratitude to

all of our servicemen and women."

 

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

http://www.iava.org 

"Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is the nation's first and largest group dedicated to the Troops and Veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the civilian supporters of those Troops and Veterans." Locate legislative information, a photo gallery, a press room, and more.

 

The Military Coalition

http://www.themilitarycoalition.org 

Comprised of 35 organizations,The Military Coalition represents "more than 5.5 million members of the uniformed services--active, reserve, retired, survivors, veterans--and their families." Archived testimonies, letters, and a feature story are available.

 

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

http://www.nchv.org 

Offers many resources, such as statistics, legislative information, newsletters, employment assistance, a service provider directory, and information concerning grants.

 

National Veterans Foundation

http://www.nvf.org 

Lists of resources by state, links, upcoming events, newsletters, frequently asked questions, etc.

 

Navy League of the United States

http://www.navyleague.org 

"The Navy League of the United States is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating our citizens about the importance of sea power to U.S. National Security and supporting the men and women of the sea services and their families."

 

Paralyzed Veterans of America

http://www.pva.org/site/PageServer 

Information about spinal cord injuries, disability rights, legal issues, and more.

 

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

http://www.vfw.org 

Information about veterans' services, legislation, publications, and VFW talk radio.

 

Vietnam Veterans of America

http://www.vva.org 

Forms, publications, news, a legislative action center, and other resources for veterans of the Vietnam War. 

 

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