11/11/2024
🇺🇸 Today on Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country and remember the power of community support. 🇺🇸
Did you know? There are over 45,000 nonprofits across the United States dedicated to supporting veterans and their families. From mental health services to job placement, housing assistance, and beyond, these organizations provide essential resources and care for our heroes.
👉 Here's a list of nonprofit organizations where we can give back to those who’ve given us so much:
1. Wounded Warrior Project
URL: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Support Opportunity: Citizens can support by purchasing Wounded Warrior Project gear, such as t-shirts and other branded items, or by making a one-time or recurring donation on their website.
2. The American Legion
URL: https://www.legion.org
Support Opportunity: The American Legion offers opportunities for non-veterans to become “Sons of the American Legion” or “American Legion Auxiliary” members, allowing them to volunteer at events, raise funds, or help in local Legion activities.
3. Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
URL: https://www.dav.org
Support Opportunity: Citizens can help by donating to DAV directly, volunteering to drive veterans to medical appointments through the DAV Transportation Network, or participating in local DAV chapter events.
4. Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
URL: https://www.pva.org
Support Opportunity: Individuals can join PVA’s volunteer network or make a donation on their website. They also offer merchandise sales, where proceeds help fund programs supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries.
5. Team Rubicon
URL: https://teamrubiconusa.org
Support Opportunity: Citizens can become “Greyshirts” (Team Rubicon volunteers) by signing up to assist in disaster relief projects, or they can make financial donations or contribute in-kind resources through their website.
6. Fisher House Foundation
URL: https://fisherhouse.org
Support Opportunity: Citizens can donate money, frequent flyer miles, or hotel points to help military families stay close to loved ones in medical care. Fisher House also encourages local volunteer participation at nearby locations.
7. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
URL: https://www.vfw.org
Support Opportunity: Non-veterans can support the VFW by making donations, joining as auxiliary members, or attending community events hosted by local VFW posts. The VFW also sells branded merchandise where purchases support their mission.
8. Hire Heroes USA
URL: https://www.hireheroesusa.org
Support Opportunity: Citizens can support by donating or becoming volunteer mentors to help veterans improve their resumes and prepare for job interviews. Corporate sponsorships are also welcome for businesses wanting to hire veterans.
9. Operation Homefront
URL: https://www.operationhomefront.org
Support Opportunity: Individuals can donate to Operation Homefront directly, participate in the “Back-to-School Brigade” school supply drives, or provide items for their “Holiday Meals for Military” events.
10. Homes For Our Troops
URL: https://www.hfotusa.org
Support Opportunity: Citizens can donate, volunteer at a local build site, or participate in fundraising events like the HFOT Community Fundraising program. They also offer branded merchandise, with proceeds supporting their building projects.
Take a moment today to learn, share, and support these organizations. 🫶
