In honor of Veterans Day on November 11, 2024, here are a few things you can do to thank your the veteran in your life for his or her service.
1. Help DAV support a vet in need.DAV is a nonprofit charity that helps veterans by providing free transportation to medical appointments and offering assistance with benefits claims. In addition to donating to this worthwhile nonprofit, you can fill out the DAV Volunteer For...
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While those things help raise awareness and needed funds, there are other immediate and tangible (but still easy) ways to support veterans. Vets face a number of challenges during their transition to civilian life — and years after — especially when it comes to em...
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ started the Stand Down Program to help homeless veterans battle street life. The program was named after the military term “stand down,” which applied to exhausted combat military units that were taken off the field of battle to “stand down” in a ...
Veterans looking for a way to continue serving or help their fellow vets, as well as members of the public who want to give back to America’s veterans, should consider observing Veterans Day by donating time and money to: Disabled American Veterans–Volunteers are neededto drive vans to help...
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The crew at OFFduty and Best for Vets have gotten to know a lot of veterans in 2015, and one characteristic we've found so common among Post-9/11 veterans is the drive to help out fellow vets.
This moving telethon has raised almost $400,000 for Haven from the Storm, a charity benefiting veterans suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). You can still help. Visitwww.homewardboundtelethon.orgto see clips from the telethon and to make your ...
Pairing new members with experienced veterans can incentivize mentorship. Use a virtual or in-person progress board where teams or individuals can track their standings. Seeing their achievements visually reinforced encourages accountability and pushes everyone to stay on track. Plus, friendly...