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Following are Foundations and Charities That Help Those Who Serve or Have Served in the US Military:
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The Air Force Aid Society
tel: (800) 769-8951 http://www.afas.org/
The Air Force Enlisted Village
The
Air Force Enlisted Village was founded in 1967 to provide a safe, secure
and dignified place for indigent surviving spouses of retired Air Force
personnel. The Village's primary goal and focus is to provide a home and
financial assistance to these women. The surviving spouse with the
greatest need is cared for first and none are refused assistance due to
financial status. Low pay and frequent military moves leave some spouses
without careers, home equities, retirement plans or any significant
assets. Surviving spouses requiring financial assistance live here among
peers sharing memories of Air Force life without the stigma normally
associated with subsidized housing facilities.
Air Force Enlisted Village
American Red Cross
Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the
American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response
organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral
humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross
distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural
disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services,
always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering. Today, in
addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers
compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help
the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families;
the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and
blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and
international relief and development programs.
American Red Cross
Arizona Paralyzed Veterans of America
Founded in 1946, Arizona Paralyzed Veterans of America (AZPVA) works to
improve the quality of life of U.S. military veterans and all who have
experienced spinal cord injury/dysfunction through advocacy for proper
health care, promotion of sports, education, and communication. AZPVA
became a chartered member of the national Paralyzed Veterans of America
(PVA) in 1966 and became a chartered member of the U.S. Congress in
1981. The founding goal of national PVA was supporting veterans and
improving their quality of life. Since its founding, PVA has made
significant strides in reaching out to all segments of society to
cultivate the concept of inclusion.
Arizona Paralyzed Veterans of America
Armed Services YMCA
The mission of the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA), on behalf of the
National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of the United
States of America, is to put Christian principles into practice through
educational, recreational, social and religious programs and services
for military personnel, both single and married and their family
members. The mission is carried out in cooperation with the military.
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. ASYMCA offers essential
programs such as childcare, hospital assistance, spouse support
services, food services, computer training classes, health and wellness
services, and holiday meals, among many others.
Armed Services YMCA The Army Emergency Relief
Established in 1942 by the Secretary of War, Army Emergency Relief (AER)
is proud to have helped more than three million soldiers and their
families overcome financial emergencies during these last 67 years.
Since its founding, AER has always been where soldiers are stationed
when they needed help. While active duty soldiers receive the bulk of
our assistance, we continually help retired soldiers and widows/widowers
also. We also have a robust education scholarship program that provides
financial support for both dependent children and spouses.
Army Emergency Relief
The Blinded Veterans Association
The Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) is 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. We also hope to be there with encouragement and
support. There is no charge for any BVA service and membership is not a
prerequisite to obtain help. All legally blinded veterans are also
eligible for BVA's assistance whether they become blind during or after
active duty military service. Our mission is 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.
Blinded Veterans Association
The Coast Guard Foundation
Founded in 1969, the Coast Guard Foundation was initially created to
provide funds for academic, athletic, and morale needs of the Coast
Guard Academy and its cadets which were not covered by federal
operational funding. In 1986, the Foundation expanded its charter to
support projects that enhance the education, welfare and morale of all
Coast Guard members and their families. The Foundation manages
endowments supporting academic, athletic, and leadership excellence for
cadets at the Academy; offers financial relief to Coast Guard families
who lose their possessions in natural disasters; provides college
scholarships to dependents of enlisted personnel; funds recreational and
family-oriented facilities; and supports educational and morale programs
at bases, on cutters around the nation; as well as hundreds of smaller
projects.
Coast Guard Foundation http://www.coastguardfoundation.org/
Disabled American Veterans
The Disabled American Veterans (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. Programs supported
by the Trust target several groups of physically and psychologically
disabled veterans. Key programs include: helping to maintain a
volunteer-operated transportation network providing rides to sick and
disabled veterans needing transportation to and from VA medical centers
for treatment; providing food and shelter and connecting homeless and
needy veterans to essential medical care, VA benefits counseling and job
training; supporting significant therapeutic initiatives; and many more.
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust
EIN:
34-1839272 |
The Fisher House Foundation The Fisher House Foundation program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. There is at least one Fisher House at every major military medical center to assist families in need and to ensure that they are provided with the comforts of home in a supportive environment. Annually, the Fisher House program serves more than 10,000 families, and have made available nearly 2.5 million days of lodging to family members since the program originated in 1990.
Fisher House Foundation http://www.fisherhouse.org/
Help Hospitalized Veterans
Founded in 1971, Help Hospitalized Veterans' (HHV) mission is to provide
veteran patients of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and military
facilities with activities that keep their hands active and their minds
alert while assisting in their recoveries. Arts and crafts kits along
with other therapeutic products and services HHV provides, come as a
very welcome assurance to veteran patients that they have not been
forgotten - that someone out there really does care. With increased
demand for services placed upon the VA and military hospital systems,
HHV's programs focus on augmenting their delivery of services and
support to the veterans.
Help Hospitalized Veterans http://www.hhv.org/
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Established in 1962, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF)
provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships for higher
education to deserving sons and daughters of Marines and children of
former Marines, with particular attention being given to children whose
parent was killed or wounded in action. We are proud of our long history
and commitment: Since 1962, we have awarded more than 22,500
scholarships and bonds totaling more than $39.2 million, including $4.55
million to 1,393 scholarship recipients in 2008
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
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Military Ex-Prisoners of War Foundation
The Military Ex-Prisoners of War Foundation is an independent
corporation which was founded primarily to assist military ex-POW
veterans, and to fund our National Educational Scholarship Program for
qualified heirs. The mission of the Military Ex-Prisoners of War
Foundation is to support educational programs designed to inform
Americans about the POW experience; offer scholarships to children and
grandchildren of former POWs and other such activities as may be
approved by the Foundation's board of directors.
Military Ex-Prisoners of War Foundation http://militarypowfoundation.org
National Military Family Association
National
Military Family Association is the only national organization that for
more than 40 years has represented officer and enlisted families of the
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, and Public Health Service. We help those
seeking resources for: themselves and combat-weary service members
returning home from war with fragile mental heath, for
optimistic-but-anxious children separated from parents during
deployments, for spouses forging ahead with educations to build better
lives for their families or to prepare for the unthinkable, for widows
seeking information about benefits available to them as they cope with
their losses, and for proud parents of single service members. We
identify and work with others to resolve emerging military
family-related issues. National Military Family Association
Operation Homefront
Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance and morale to our
troops, to the families they leave behind, and to wounded warriors when
they return home. Operation Homefront leads more than 4,500 volunteers
in 30 chapters nationwide. Since its inception, Operation Homefront has
provided critical assistance to more than 105,000 military families in
need. Some of our most outstanding accomplishments are: more than 5
million dollars provided to military families in crises; goods and
services valued at more than 6.5 million dollars to assist military
families; and an excess of 20,000 care packages delivered to soldiers
abroad with an additional 2,500 packages delivered to military families
at home.
Operation Homefront http://www.operationhomefront.net/
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Founded in 1946, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is the only
congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely
to serving the needs of veterans with spinal cord injury or spinal cord
dysfunction (SCI/D). PVA has developed a unique expertise on a wide
variety of issues involving the special needs of our members - veterans
of the armed forces who have experienced SCI/D. PVA uses that expertise
to be the leading advocate for: quality health care for our members;
research and education addressing SCI/D; benefits available as a result
of our members' military service; and civil rights and opportunities
which maximize the independence of our members.
Paralyzed Veterans of America http://www.pva.org/
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