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Assistance Page
All organizations listed on
this page are authorized Veterans Organizations
By the US Department of
Veterans Affairs
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This should be your #1 stop for Veterans assistance. Their
website has all the government assistance you may need. Take advantage of it, YOU
EARNED IT!
African American Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder
Please Note: We are not an organization that helps only minority
veterans, and/or veterans with PTSD!! We assist ALL
veterans, of all colors/race/creed/gender with ALL claims to
the VA for compensation and pension.
The American
Ex-Prisoners of War organization is a national organization for American
citizens who were captured by the enemy. Membership is open to all former
prisoners of war from any theater in any war, all former civilian internees and
to the families of such persons. There is no such thing as an
"associate" member and we have no auxiliaries. Each and every member
is entitled to all privileges of membership.
Today's American Red Cross is keeping pace with the changing military.
Using the latest in computer and telecommunications technology, the Red Cross
sends communications on behalf of family members who are facing emergencies or
other important events to members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving all over the
world. These communications are delivered around-the-clock, 7 days a week, 365
days a year.
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. This outreach effort takes many forms, from the professional advice our service officers offer on earned veterans benefits to our legislative efforts on Capitol Hill to the work done by our hospital volunteers. Other AMVETS members involve themselves in a range of initiatives aimed at contributing to the quality of life in their local communities.
Armed Forces Services
Corporation
In addition to providing contractual services to the AAFMAA
grandfathered membership, AFSC NOW
offers our valuable services to ALL ranks, ALL branches of services
(Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard) to include active duty, reserve, and retired
members; and widow and widowers of military members.
"To
promote the welfare of blinded veterans so that, notwithstanding their
disabilities, they may take their rightful place in the community and work with
their fellow citizens toward the creation of a peaceful world.
Disabled American Veterans is an organization of disabled veterans who
are focused on building better lives for disabled veterans and their families.
The organization accomplishes this goal by providing free assistance to
veterans in obtaining benefits and services earned through their military
service. It is fully funded through its membership dues and public
contributions. It is not a government agency and receives no government funds.
National
Amputation Foundation
From its inception, the Foundation was
aware of the needs unique to amputees and therefore, dedicated all its efforts
to helping all veteran amputees. Since then, the Foundation has expanded its
facilities to include civilian amputees as well.
National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, Inc.
From its inception, the Foundation was
aware of the needs unique to amputees and therefore, dedicated all its efforts
to helping all veteran amputees. Since then, the Foundation has expanded its
facilities to include civilian amputees as well.
National Association
of State Directors of Veterans Affairs
Each year state governments
spend more than $3.5 billion to support our nation's veterans and their families.
Collectively, we are second only to the federal Department of Veterans Affairs
in providing benefits and services to the men and women who defended our
nation. Although each state is unique, with its own traditions, programs, and
resources, we are united by our common goal to make a difference in the lives
of our veterans.
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.
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. We are the only Congressionally
chartered veterans organization dedicated solely to serving the needs of
SCI/SCD veterans.
This link will
give you numbers to call for New Mexico Veterans. Additional TPA contacts are:
El Paso, TX Emily Horstman 915-564-7987; Phoenix, AZ,
John E. Thompson 602-222-6443; Tucson, AZ, Luanne Seykora
520-792-1450 ext. 5431.
While this is not a complete list of all the organizations which
help Veterans, the ones shown are most likely to help our newest members adjust
to being a member of the unique group of U.S. Military Veterans. BE PROUD!
Last modified 01-14-08