Donate to DAV

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans who became injured or ill as a result of their military service.

DAV was founded in 1920 by WW1 veterans who returned with service-connected disabilities. It later received a congressional charter and has become one of the largest veterans service organizations in America.

DAV aims to empower veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. The organization focuses on ensuring that disabled veterans and their families receive the benefits, support, and opportunities they have earned through their service. The organization also engages in lobbying to help create policies that benefit disabled veterans. They have also advocated for prisoners of war and those missing in action during the Vietnam War. 

Things DAV offers include:

• Benefits Assistance: Helps veterans file claims for disability compensation, pensions, healthcare, education benefits, and other programs offered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. They make an active effort to reach veterans in rural areas to ensure that those veterans do not have to drive long distances to file claims.

• Transportation Services: Operates volunteer transportation programs that help veterans get to medical appointments.

• Employment Support: Helps veterans find jobs and transition to civilian careers.

• Community Programs: Provides resources, outreach, and support services for veterans, caregivers, and families. They provide public information sessions to veterans who are unaware of benefits or claims assistance, and it is inot required to be a member of DAV to join.

• Housing Services: They help homeless veterans find housing and develop housing for homeless veterans while also providing health care, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment to help them integrate into society.

• Emergency Assistance: They help provide food, clothing, shelter, and charitable donations to veterans who have been the victims of natural disasters.

DAV is particularly renowned for its free benefits counseling and claims assistance. Many veterans rely on DAV service officers to help navigate the complex Veterans Affairs claims process. DAV is generally regarded as one of the most influential and respected advocates for disabled veterans in the United States.

Here is a link to donate to this cause.

Donate to Disabled American Veterans 

Individuals who donate at least $50 dollars to the cause can fill out a form on this website to receive a 3D-printed glow-in-the-dark tent from me as a thank-you gift. Please go to the page titled "contact me" for the form and submit a screenshot of the donation. A picture of the tents is below.