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Ability Awareness: Veterans With Disabilities Initiative
In recognition of veterans who have acquired disabilities in the line of duty
and the specific
issues they face during recovery and rehabilitation, the ABILITY House program
has launched
the ABILITY House Veterans with Disabilities Initiative. In cooperation with the
Department
of Veterans Affairs' vocational rehabilitation and employment service
departments, the Paralyzed
Veterans of America and numerous private and state veterans' services agencies,
VDI will engage
veterans and service members who have acquired health conditions or
disabilities.
Website: http://abilityawareness.org/veterans.htm
Adaptive Adventures
Adaptive Adventures Armed Forces Program provides support and mentoring to
American
servicemen and women who've sustained permanent physical injuries. The program
works
with recently injured military personnel still in the Army Hospitals as well as
Veterans
post-rehabilitation. Veterans are introduced to a broad range of outdoor sports
opportunities
and adaptive technology and techniques through Adaptive Adventures all season
clinics,
camps, and adventure trips.
Website: http://www.adaptiveadventures.org/Programs/disabledSoldiers/disabledSoldiers.html
After Deployment
A mental wellness resource for Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families.
Their mission
is assist you and the people close to you to manage your after-deployment
concerns. We believe
that working on solutions is a sign of strength, and the time you spend here a
positive step in
ensuring a smooth and healthy transition back to home life.
Website: http://www.afterdeployment.org/
Air Compassion for Veterans
The mission and purpose of Air Compassion For Veterans is to ensure that no
financially-stressed
wounded warrior / veteran / active duty military person or their family member(s)
is denied
access to distant specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or
rehabilitation for
lack of a means of long-distance medical air transportation. ACV is
committed to the ongoing
healing process of our wounded warriors and will provide transport for
activities that aid in the
process as long as needed.
Website: http://www.aircompassionforveterans.org/
Air Force Aid Society-Respite Care
The Air Force Aid Society Respite Care Program is intended for active duty Air
Force families
who have a family member with special needs. The goal of the program is to
provide a "break"
for a few hours a week or month to families who have the responsibility of 24
hour a day care
for an ill or disabled family member. Website: http://www.afas.org/community/body_respite.cfm
All Things Disabled Veterans: Yahoo Groups
An Email discussion/support group for veterans with disabilities to discuss
issues they face and
share information.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/disabled-veterans/
America’s Heroes of Freedom
A Not-for-profit (501c3) Organization that honors, heals, gives aid to, and
educates concerning
those who have acted heroically, patriotically, and unselfishly such as our
armed forces, civil
servants, EMS (Emergency Medical Services, e.g. Fire, Police, Rescue),
physicians, nurses,
and all volunteers who serve daily in the protection of our freedom.
Website: http://www.americasheroes.us/
America’s VetDogs
Helping those who have served our country honorably to live with dignity and
independence whether
they are visually impaired or have other special needs, by using guide dogs,
service dogs, and
innovative technologies.
Website: http://www.vetdogs.org/
American Ex-Prisoners of War Organization
A not-for-profit, Congressionally-chartered, veterans’ service organization
representing former
prisoners of war and their families. Established April 14, 1942.
Website: http://www.axpow.org/default.htm
American GI Forum
Mission: To serve the disadvantaged and represents an opportunity for civic
involvement for
the returning veteran with leadership, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy.
Website: http://www.americangiforum.org/index.cfm
AMVETS
For more than 60 years, we in AMVETS have taken to heart the credo of service
set forth by our
organization’s founding fathers. In so doing, we endeavor to provide our
fellow veterans with
the type of support they truly deserve.
Website: http://www.amvets.org/
Angels of Mercy Program
Serving our wounded Military and their families at
Walter Reed Army Medical Center & National
Naval Medical Center.
Website: http://www.supportourwounded.org/
Armed Services YMCA
The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is a
national member
association of the YMCA of the USA and works with the Department of Defense.
Headquartered
in Alexandria, Virginia, the ASYMCA has provided support services to military
service members
and their families for more than 140 years, particularly focused on
junior-enlisted men and
women – the individuals on the front lines defending our nation and their
families.
Website: http://www.asymca.org/Default.aspx
Army Well-Bring: Wounded Soldiers
News and information.
Website: http://www.armywell-being.org/skins/WBLO/display.aspx?mode=user&
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Assistance for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Multiple Award Schedules, Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs),
and PBS Construction
and Service Contracts are all avenues that service-disable veteran-owned small
businesses can use
to work with GSA and the rest of the federal government. GSA offers the
following solutions for
service-disabled veteran-owned small business owners looking for federal
government business opportunities.
Website:
http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentType=GSA_
OVERVIEW&contentId=15822
Association for Service Disabled Veterans
ASDV is a national association that is establishing greater economic
participation for service
disabled and prisoner of war veterans and all of the 80 million veteran family
members in the United States. Membership is comprised of individuals from the
2.2 million SDVs of the nation and organizations
that support the goals of ASDV. To pursue its mission, ASDV has established
programs and
services that address the areas of legislative and legal advocacy, business
development,
healthcare, and information access.
Website: http://www.asdv.org/index2.cfm
Blinded Veterans Association
An organization of blinded veterans helping blinded veterans. Through our
service programs,
regional groups, resources, and advocacy before the legislative and executive
branches of government
, we hope to make life better for blinded veterans.
Website: http://www.bva.org/
BrainLine.org
Preventing, treating and living with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Website: http://www.brainline.org/index.html
Camp Patriot
Camp Patriot exists to take Disabled U.S. Veterans on outdoor adventures.
Website: http://www.camppatriot.org/index.html
Canines for Combat Veterans
Provides service dogs for disabled veterans.
Website: http://www.neads.org/services_new/military_dog.shtml
Catholic War Veterans
For almost 75 years the CWV together with our Auxiliary have been engaged in
actively
supporting our nation's military veterans and promoting their welfare. We
continue to
march on the cultural frontlines defending traditional Americanism against the
many
other "isms" that seek to undermine and harm our
Constitutionally defined Democratic Republic.
Website: http://www.cwv.org/
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress conducts research, education,
consultation and
training on preparing for and responding to the psychological effects and health
consequences
of traumatic events. These events include natural (hurricanes, floods and
tsunami) and human
made disasters (motor vehicle and plane crashes, war, terrorism and bioterrorism).
The Center’s
work spans studies of genetic vulnerability to stress, individual and community
responses to
terrorism, and policy recommendations to help our nation and its military and
civilian populations.
Website: http://www.centerforthestudyoftraumaticstress.org/
CIGNA: Veterans/Military
Links to important information.
Website: http://cigna.com/healthinfo/shc57.html
Combat Wounded Veterans Career Center
News and information on finding a job after military service.
Website: http://www.military.com/support
Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) for Wounded Service
Members
CAP works closely with service members across the nation to ensure they receive
appropriate
assistive technology for their needs. The use of assistive technology is
introduced during
recovery and rehabilitation at Military Treatment Facilities. Accommodations are
available
for Service members with injuries.
Website: http://www.tricare.mil/cap/Initiatives/WSM.cfm
Courage to Care Campaign
Courage to Care is a new, electronic health campaign for military and civilian
professionals
serving the military community, as well as for military men, women and families.
Courage to
Care consists of electronic fact sheets on timely health topics relevant to
military life that
provide actionable information.
Website: http://www.usuhs.mil/psy/courage.html
Disabled American Veterans
The 1.2 million-member Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a non-profit
501(c)(4) charity
dedicated to building better lives for America’s disabled veterans and their
families.
Website: http://www.dav.org/
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust
The DAV Charitable Service Trust supports physical and psychological
rehabilitation programs,
meets the special needs of veterans with specific disabilities – such as
amputation and blindness
– and aids and shelters homeless veterans.
Website: http://cst.dav.org/
Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network
Through the Transportation Network, DAV volunteers drive sick and disabled
veterans to and from
VA medical facilities for treatment.
Website: http://www.dav.org/volunteers/Transportation.aspx
Disabled US Veterans
A resource to help spread the word on behalf of the thousands of war heroes that
have fought
battles abroad and do not deserve to have to battle again to get what they
deserve: proper
diagnoses and proper treatment.
Website: http://www.disabledusveterans.com/
Disabled Veterans Charities
A nonprofit organization - IRS classification 501(c)(3) - that operates thrift
stores to raise funds
to support disabled veterans in need.
Website: http://www.disabledveteranscharities.com/
Disabled Veterans Rest Camp
The disabled Veterans Rest camp provides facilities and opportunities
for recreation, rest and
well-being for all women and men who have served or are serving in the Armed
Forces of the
United States.
Website: http://www.vetscampmn.org/
Disabled World: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Information article.
Website: http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_1764.shtml
Diversity, Inc.: Help Iraq War Veterans With Disabilities
Information article.
Website: http://www.diversityinc.com/public/711.cfm?sd=255
EARNWorks Veterans Initiatives
Veterans with service-connected disabilities offer technical and leadership
skills to support
employers’ employment, business and diversity goals. EARN’s Veteran
Initiatives can better
position your company to attract and hire these highly sought after talented and
experienced individuals.
Website: http://www.earnworks.com/veterans/index.asp
Easter Seals: Services for Military and Veterans with Disabilities
Support and information for military personnel and veterans with disabilities.
Website: http://www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ntl_military
_veterans_services
Employment Restrictions After Leaving the Military
News and information.
Website: http://www.transitionassistanceprogram.com/portal/transition
/lifestyles/Employment_Restrictions_After_Leaving_DoD/Employment_
Restrictions_After_Leaving_the_Military
Family & Friends for Freedom Fund
Our mission is to raise funds for Injured Marines and their families. Our
severely wounded
Marines continue to fight battles here at home with their struggle to adjust to
their injuries.
Our mission is to provide financial support to injured Marines while they
continue their long
road to recovery. As stated in our Bi-laws, Family & Friends For Freedom
Fund, Inc is organized
exclusively for charitable purposes to provide financial aid to injured marines
and their families,
as well as post traumatic stress disorder cases from war, and all branches of
the U.S Military as
the need arises.
Website: http://injuredmarinesfund.org/
Fisher House
Supporting America's military in their time of need, we provide "a home
away from home" that
enables family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time --
during
hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury.
Website: http://www.fisherhouse.org/
Freedom Alliance
The Mission of Freedom Alliance is to advance the American heritage of freedom
by honoring
and encouraging military service, defending the sovereignty of the United States
and promoting
a strong national defense.
Website: http://www.freedomalliance.org/
Friends of Veterans
Friends of Veterans, Inc. is dedicated to promoting an environment of patriotic
pride, dignity and
honor for our American Veterans and their families. We wish to acknowledge their
contribution of
service and loyalty to our country by providing a small measure of assistance to
demonstrate our
continued respect and appreciation of their efforts in defending the USA.
Website: http://friendsofveterans.com/index.html
Gulf War Veteran Resource Pages
We've been a presence on the Internet since early 1994, aiding Gulf War veterans
in their pursuit
for the truth. The site is run privately by volunteers and is not affiliated
with any government entity.
Website: http://www.gulfweb.org/
Helping Our Heroes Foundation
Our Mission provides funding, services, and volunteers to augment the support of
our military injured
in either Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) or Operation Iraqi Freedom,
and runs parallel to
the initiatives identified in the U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2).
Website: http://www.hohf.org/
Hire Heroes USA
HHUSA's mission is to provide career placement assistance to all
of our returning service men and women.
The HHUSA program focuses on the career placement of Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Endurin
g Freedom veterans, specializing in the placement of those injured or
with any level of disability.
HHUSA serves veterans from all branches of the military: Army, Navy, Air Force,
Marines,
National Guard, Reservists and Coast Guard.
Website: http://www.hireheroesusa.org/
Hispanic Service Disabled Veterans
The ASDV program for NSSN began in 1989 to increase the allocation of economic
resources directed to the development and rehabilitation of this population,
especially the NSSN disabled in military service veteran.
Website: http://asdv.org/LEGAL/index.cfm
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program
HVRPs provide services to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into
meaningful employment
within the labor force and to stimulate the development of effective service
delivery systems tha
t will address the complex problems facing homeless veterans.
Website: http://www.hvrp.org/about_us/index.cfm
Homes for Our Troops: Building Specially Adapted Homes for Severely
Injured Veterans
Homes for Our Troops is a non-profit, non-partisan, 501 (c)(3) organization
founded in 2004. This organization is strongly committed to helping those who
have selflessly given to their country and have returned home with serious
disabilities and injuries. We assist severely injured Servicemen and Women and
their immediate families by raising donations of money, building materials and
professional labor and then coordinating the process of building a new home or
adapting an existing home for handicapped accessibility. The finished home is
then given to the veteran.
Website: http://www.homesforourtroops.org/site/PageServer
HUD Veteran Resource Center
News and information.
Website: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/about/hudvet/
Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
Whatever the legitimate need, the Semper Fi Fund is ready to help. “Semper Fi”
means “always faithful,” and that is our pledge to the heroic OEF/OIF
Marines, Sailors, and other OEF/OIF service members assigned to Marine forces
who are injured in the line of duty or face life threatening illness while
protecting our Nation.
Website: http://semperfifund.org/
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is a leader in supporting the men and women of
the Armed Forces and their families. Begun in 2000 under the auspices of the
Intrepid Museum Foundation, and established as an independent not-for-profit
organization in 2003, the Fund has provided more than $65 million in support for
the families of military personnel lost in service to our nation, and for
severely wounded military personnel and veterans.
Website: http://www.fallenheroesfund.org/
Italian-American War Veterans of the United States
Our Mission: To aid and assist veterans and their families. To assist public and
private agencies and institutions endeavoring to promote the public welfare.
Website: http://www.itamvets.org/
Jewish War VeteransWe, citizens of the United States of
America, of the Jewish faith, who served in the Wars of the United States of
America, in order that we may be of greater service to our country and to one
another, associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To maintain
true allegiance to the United States of America; to foster and perpetuate true.
Website: http://www.jwv.org/
Job Opportunities for Disabled Veterans
Our commitment is to provide an online, targeted recruiting site that
effectively connects proactive employers with job seekers who are disABLED
American Veterans.
Website: http://www.jofdav.com/
Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC
Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC is a law firm located in Michigan. We have a
national practice representing veterans from across the country. This
representation occurs at the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims,
the Board of Veterans Appeals and regional offices. We have helped veterans
collect over $10,000,000 in retro and future benefits.
Website: http://www.legalhelpforveterans.com/
Military OneSource.com
News, information, support…
Website: http://www.militaryonesource.com/skins/MOS/splash.aspx
Military Order of the Purple Heart
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Program exists to assist
Veterans, ALL veterans, in working with the VA and filing claims for the many
benefits that are available. You do NOT need to be a Member of the Purple Heart
Organization to seek assistance. The program provides veterans' benefits experts
at various veterans administration regional offices, hospitals, vet centers, and
state and county veterans facilities.
Website: http://www.purpleheart.org/Membership/default.aspx
Military Transition Program-TEK Systems
TEKsystems has a specific military transition program with professionals
dedicated to helping you transition to a rewarding civilian career. Our
recruiters help veterans plan their military transitions every day. Some of the
many ways they can help make your military transition easier are:
Website: http://government.teksystems.com/Careers/Leaving-Military.aspx?source=yssp
National Amputation Foundation
Founded in 1919, The National Amputation Foundation (NAF) has for over 80 years
been offering valuable assistance to veterans of World War I, II, Korea, the
Vietnam Conflict, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. Since then, the Foundation has
expanded its facilities to include civilian amputees as well.
Website: http://www.nationalamputation.org/
National Association of Black Veterans
National Association for Black Veterans, Inc. is a nationally certified
Veterans Service Organization and a United States Department of Veterans Affairs
claims representative for the purpose of benefits and discharge upgrade
services.
Website: http://www.nabvets.com/
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) -a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization governed by a 13-member board of directors - is the resource and
technical assistance center for a national network of community-based service
providers and local, state and federal agencies that provide emergency and
supportive housing, food, health services, job training and placement
assistance, legal aid and case management support for hundreds of thousands of
homeless veterans each year.
Website: http://www.nchv.org/index.cfm
National Military Family Association
To educate military families concerning their rights, benefits and services
available to them and to inform them regarding the issues that affect their
lives and to promote and protect the interests of military families by
influencing the development and implementation of legislation and policies
affecting them.
Website: http://www.nmfa.org/site/PageServer
National Veterans Foundation
To Serve the crisis management, information and referral needs of all U.S.
Veterans and their families through: Management and operation of the nation’s
only toll-free helpline for all veterans and their families.
Website: http://www.nvf.org/
National Veterans Legal Services Program
NVLSP is an independent, nonprofit, veterans service organization dedicated to
ensuring that the U.S. government honors its commitment to our veterans by
providing them the federal benefits they have earned through their service to
our country.
Website: http://www.nvlsp.org/
National Veterans Services Fund
A not-for-profit organization located in Darien, Connecticut that provides
case-managed social services and limited medical assistance to Vietnam- and
Persian Gulf War- veterans and their families, with a focus on families with
disabled children.
Website: http://www.nvsf.org/Home.html
National Veterans’ Training Institute
NVTI was established in 1986 to further develop and enhance the professional
skills of veterans' employment and training service providers throughout the
United States. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor / Veterans'
Employment and Training Service, and administered by the University of Colorado
at Denver and Health Sciences Center with training conducted in Denver, Colorado
and at selected regional sites in the U.S. and abroad. The Institute is the only
one of its kind in the United States. To date 50,000 + veterans' employment and
training professionals have attended NVTI training.
Website: http://www.nvti.cudenver.edu/home/homePage.htm
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed Veterans of America works to maximize the quality of life for its
members and all people with SCI/D as a leading advocate for health care, SCI/D
research and education, veterans’ benefits and rights, accessibility and the
removal of architectural barriers, sports programs, and disability rights.
Website: http://www.pva.org/site/PageServer
Patriot Paws Service Dogs
Provides service dogs to disabled veterans.
Website: http://www.patriotpaws.org/
Polish Legion of American Veterans
The Polish Legion of American Veterans is the largest and only Congressionally
chartered organization of American Veterans of Polish ancestry in the United
States.
Website: http://www.cptdave.com/plav/
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD) Information
Website: http://www.ptsdsupport.net/
Project HEAL: Service Dogs for Wounded Warriors
Project HEAL® is a new program offered by East Coast Assistance Dogs.
The program honors and empowers Wounded Warriors by providing specially trained
Service Dogs to increase independence and make a difference in their lives.
Website: http://ecad1.org/ProjectHeal/Home.htm
Screening for Mental Health-Military Program
The Mental Health Self-Assessment Program® (MHSAP) offers service personnel and
their families the opportunity to take anonymous, mental health and alcohol use
self-assessments online, via the phone, and through special events held at
installations. The self-assessments are a brief series of questions that, when
linked together, help create a picture of how an individual is feeling.
Website: http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/Military/
Stand Up for Veterans
Stand Up For Veterans is an advocacy campaign of the Disabled American Veterans.
Its purpose is to generate greater public awareness and support for
strengthening federal policies that provide health care assistance to disabled
veterans injured in the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as those
from prior eras and conflicts.
Website: http://standup4vets.org/
Still Serving Veterans
To empower wounded Veterans, and their families, by helping them reintegrate
into the workforce and community via counseling, coaching, guiding, job
transition, and assistance in obtaining all Veterans Administration (VA)
benefits to which they are entitled.
Website: http://www.stillservingveterans.org/
Swords to Plowshares-Veterans Rights Organization
Founded in 1974, Swords to Plowshares is a community-based, not-for-profit
organization that provides counseling and case management, employment and
training, housing, and legal assistance to more than 1500 homeless and
low-income veterans annually in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. We
promote and protect the rights of veterans through advocacy, public education,
and partnerships with local, state, and national entities.
Website: http://swords-to-plowshares.org/
The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities
The EBV is designed around two central elements: a) focused, practical training
in the tools and skills of new venture creation and growth, reflecting issues
unique to disability and public benefits programs; and b) the establishment of a
support structure for graduates of the program.
Website: http://whitman.syr.edu/ebv/
The Virtual Disabled Veterans Association
Founded in 1998, The International Center for Disability Resources on
the Internet (ICDRI) is a non-profit center based in the United States and
designated as a 501 (c)(3) entity. Our overarching vision is the equalization of
opportunities for persons with disabilities. As an internationally recognized
public policy center organized by and for people with disabilities, ICDRI seeks
to increase opportunities for people with disabilities by identifying barriers
to participation in society and promoting best practices and universal design
for the global community.
Website: http://www.icdri.org/Vets/virtual_disabled_veterans_associ.htm
This Is VietNOW
VietNow is for veterans who served in the US Armed Forces from 1957 right up
until now. And it’s also for people who know and care about these veterans.
Lots of our members are Vietnam veterans, but that’s not a requirement for
membership.
Website: http://www.vietnow.com/index.htm
Tigray Disabled Veterans Association
TDVA is a membership based, non-for-profit, non-governmental, humanitarian
organization founded in May 1996, which is engaged in rehabilitating persons
with disabilities and their family members and in mainstreaming disability
issues in all community development initiatives in Ethiopia.
Website: http://tdva.org/index.html
U.S. Submarine Veterans
United States Submarine Veterans, Inc is an organization of U.S. submarine
veterans and active duty submariners who wear the SS insignia.
Website: http://www.ussvi.org/home.asp
Veteran-Owned Small Business FAQ
Website: http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/programs/veterans/faq.htm
Veterans and Families Foundation
The Veterans and Families Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit
community service and support organization, founded and directed by Veterans,
parents, grandparents, family members, employers, mental health professionals,
academics, philanthropists and community leaders.
Website: http://www.veteransandfamilies.org/home.html
Veterans Corner
News and information for veterans.
Website: http://www.vfvs.com/VeteransCorner.html
Veterans News and Information Service
Website: http://www.vnis.com/
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, with its Auxiliaries,
includes 2.2 million members in approximately 8,100 Posts worldwide. Its mission
is to "honor the dead by helping the living" through
veterans' service, community service, national security and a strong national
defense.
Website: http://www.vfw.org/
Veterans Today
News and information for veterans.
Website: http://www.veteranstoday.com/
Veterans with Disabilities Self-Employment Training Series
Urban Miyares, a blinded Vietnam veteran, and an entrepreneur for the past 40
years, is recipient of numerous honors san awards for his business
accomplishments and assisting fellow disabled veterans in self-employment.
In this presentation, Urban discusses what the veteran needs to know and
understand in the transition from the military lifestyle to that of a business
owner with a disability.
Website: http://www.start-up-usa.biz/training/online_seminars/u_miyares/index.cfm
Veterans With Service-Connected Disabilities in the Workplace and the
ADA
Information article.
Website: http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/veterans-disabilities.html
Veterans, PTSD and Psychiatric Service Dogs
Information article.
Website: http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=weblog&id=428&wlid=5&cn=109
Veterans’ Benefits-Paralysis Resource Center
Information article and resources for veterans.
Website: http://www.kintera.org/site/c.erJMJUOxFmH/b.2351719/k.9F8A/Veterans_Benefits.htm
Veterans’ Business Outreach Center
The Veterans' Business Outreach Center provides business training, counseling,
technical assistance, and mentoring to Veterans, Reservist, National Guard, and
Active Duty business owners and start-up candidates in the Southeast Region of
the USA.
Website: http://www.vboc.org/
Veterans’ Employment & Training Service (VETS)
The mission statement for VETS is to provide veterans and transitioning service
members with the resources and services to succeed in the 21st century workforce
by maximizing their employment opportunities, protecting their employment rights
and meeting labor-market demands with qualified veterans today.
Website: http://www.dol.gov/vets/
VeteransEyeCare.com
The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is to advance the lifelong
learning and professional interests of ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.s) to ensure
that the public can obtain the best possible eye care.
Website: http://www.veteranseyecare.com/index.cfm
VeteransResources.org
News, resources and information for veterans.
Website: http://www.veteransresources.org/
Vets for Justice
Our mission is to help America's Veterans find justice.
Website: http://www.vetsforjustice.com/
VFW Unmet Needs Program
The Unmet Needs Program, created to provide emergency financial support to
families of military personnel, recently recognized a significant milestone by
exceeding $1 million in donations since its launch in June 2004.
Website: http://www.unmetneeds.com/
Vietnam Veterans of America
Founded in 1978, Vietnam Veterans of America is the only national Vietnam
veterans organization congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to
Vietnam-era veterans and their families. VVA is organized as a not-for-profit
corporation and is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue
Service Code.
Website: http://www.vva.org/
What Everyone Leaving the Military Should Know
Information article.
Website: http://leavingthemilitary.blogspot.com/
Women Veterans Network
Our vision is to be the best global online community supporting women veterans
in their transition from military service.
Website: http://www.womenveteransnetwork.org/
Women Veterans of America
Support for women veterans transitioning from military to civilian life.
Website: http://www.womenveteransofamerica.com/
Women’s Army Corps Veterans’ Association
The Woman's Army Corps (WAC) Mothers Association was founded during World War II
(W.W.II) by some of the mothers of women in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC)
which later became the Women's Army Corps. The WAC Mothers' purpose was to help
both men and women by serving in hospitals and USO's, selling bonds, mending
clothes, sending comfort packages to the WACs and doing anything they could to
make life more comfortable for the men and women serving their country.
Website: http://www.armywomen.org/
Wounded Warrior Project
The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded
warriors.
Website: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
Wounded Warriors Family Support
Our mission is to provide support to the families of those who have been
wounded, injured or killed during combat operations. The families of our
casualties suffer in many ways: some financially, some psychologically.
Website: http://www.woundedwarriorhospitalfund.org/
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