For U.S. veterans, the battle doesn't end with active duty in the armed forces. These courageous individuals encounter unthinkable challenges in their daily lives, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, disability, poverty, and homelessness. These circumstances are often directly related to the hazardous experiences faced during service, and yet, a vast majority of veterans are left underserved or abandoned by the very institutions sworn to help them.
An internal memo from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in 2020 revealed that nearly 20,000 claims for crucial economic support had been wrongfully denied. It wasn’t until 2021 that the PACT Act expanded eligibility and health care for veterans of the Vietnam, Gulf, and post-9/11 Wars. Long-standing claims involving cancer and other life-threatening health conditions were finally recognized, and victims of the tactical herbicide “Agent Orange,” nuclear radiation, and burn pits could receive supplemental compensation. Unfortunately, decades after initial exposure, the VA’s effort was too late for many.
Access to support and care can be a matter of life and death for many veterans. But thankfully, there are many great nonprofit organizations and charities out there stepping in and making a lasting impact on our heroes.
We are honored to be making a difference in the lives of our veterans. Through our ongoing donation efforts, we actively contribute to various programs that provide vital support, resources, and care to veterans in need. We believe in giving back to those who have sacrificed so much for our country.
Founded in 1899, the VFW helps veterans, service members, and their families who have served abroad. The VFW acts on a national level with several posts located across the United States. In one year, the Texas VFW has donated $2.1 million in community service.
Since 1920, the DAV has provided a lifetime of support to veterans of all generations and their families. Every year, the DAV provides more than 240,000 rides to veterans for medical appointments and assists veterans with over 160,000 benefit claims.
Since 2003, Soldier's Angels has been on a mission to ensure that veterans and those currently serving are supported and honored through various programs. The organization has a network that spans all 50 states, several territories, and 24 countries.
Established in 2005, Operation Finally Home provides custom-built houses and modifications for veterans and spouses of fallen service members. Since its founding, the nonprofit has completed over 250 home projects, each custom-built and mortgage-free.
Donate to Operation Finally HomeSince its start in 2017, Heroic Hearts Project has helped hundreds of veterans struggling with PTSD by creating sustainable, life-long journies of healing and developing support communities.
K9s for Warriors started in 2017 and is determined to end veteran suicide. They provide specially-trained service dog rescues to veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and military sexual trauma.
Donate to K9s For WarriorsLocated in Cedar Park, TX, Heroes Night uses a peer-to-peer interaction model to quickly address the unique situations and needs of veterans, service members, and their families.
Irreverent Warriors is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing suicide by bringing veterans together with humor and camaraderie. Through their events, veterans can connect, share experiences, and build lasting bonds of support.
In 2023, we made a donation to Stringer and Griffin Funeral Home to help bring a deceased veteran’s back home to their family.
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