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Veterans' Service Records
Request Military Service Records Request Service Records Online, by Mail, or by Fax More ways to get service records Request Medical and Health Records Check the Status of an Existing Request Recently separated veteran? Funeral Home Director Information Page
www.arhives.gov/veteransservice records, va, information, documentation
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NRC PAD | National Resource Center on Psychiatric Advance Directives
Psychiatric advance directives are relatively new legal instruments that may be used to document a competent person’s specific instructions or preferences regarding future mental health treatment[...]
www.nrc-pad.orglegal, advanced directive, family
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VA.gov VetCenter | Veterans Affairs
Offers readjustment assistance from those veterans coming back from deployment. Call your local VA for more information.
www.vetcenter.va.govVA, readjustment, integration
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VA Events | Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center
Check early and often to see upcoming events at VA New Mexico Healthcare System and regional events.
www.va.gov/new-mexico-health-care/events/va, activities, events, abq, nm
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DAV.org - Disabled American Veterans Charity
DAV is the top veterans charity organization. Volunteer, get help and give to Disabled American Veterans. As a disabled veterans organization, we change lives.
www.dav.orgdav, vso, benefits
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Mighty Oaks | Veteran & First Responder Recovery Programs
Mighty Oaks Foundation is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans, first responders, and their spouses recover from PTSD and trauma. Learn more about our programs.
www.mightyoaksprograms.orgreligious, PTSD, recovery
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Red Cross - Services for Veterans
The Red Cross is proud to offer services to men and women veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Contact your local Red Cross for more.
www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/services-for-veterans.htmlvarious
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Operation Homefront
From placing a family in permanent housing to supplying military children with back-to-school supplies, our programs support military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities – OUR communities – they have worked so hard to protect.
www.operationhomefront.orghomeless, child assistance, grants
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The American Legion a U.S. Veterans Association
The American Legion is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization aimed at advocating patriotism through diverse programs and member benefits.
www.legion.orgbenfits, homeless, housing, forms, all things VA
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The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.
As the largest and oldest war veterans service organization, we have a long and proven history of providing vital assistance and support to America's service members, veterans and their families. From fighting for veterans benefits on Capitol Hill, to financial grants, transition support and educational scholarships, we're there to ensure current and former service members receive the benefits they've earned and deserve.
www.vfw.orgall things VA, housing, disability, benefits
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Wounded Warriors Family Support & Charities For Veterans
Wounded Warriors Family Support is a top-rated veteran run charity directly serving the needs of our nation & wounded veterans and their families. Call (402) 502-7557.
www.wwfs.orgpurple heart, injured, benefits
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Team Never Quit
Team Never Quit Embodies The Heart of A Warrior Our commitment is to honor those who have fallen, stand with those who have survived, and share their stories that we might inspire others to Never Quit. JOIN TNQ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Sign Up for Our Newsletter Subscribe to us to always stay in touch […]
www.teamneverquit.commotivation, community
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Folds of Honor - Scholarships for Military and First Responder Families
Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization that helps provide the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders educational scholarships.
www.foldsofhonor.orgeducation, scholarship, benefits, family
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Vet2Vet | Gladly Teach, Gladly Learn
Vet to Vet is a consumer/provider partnership program that utilizes veterans in recovery in a peer-counseling capacity to help other veterans. Vet to Vet is administered by veterans who themselves have been consumers of VA mental-health services.
www.vet2vetusa.orgpeer support, mental health
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Veterans Benefits Assistance | Fighting For Our Heroes Foundation | Kissimmee
Fighting For Our Heroes Foundation's purpose is to assist and support all who have sacrificed their blood, sweat, and tears in defense of our great nation. We offer free assistance to veterans who need help with VA Disability Benefits.
www.ffohf.orgbenefits, disability, vso
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VA Benefits Attorneys | Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC
Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC is a nationwide VA Disability Law Firm assisting veterans and their family members in all Federal VA Benefit matters.
www.legalhelpforveterans.comlegal help, benefits, family
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Operation First Response
Financial and family assistance for active duty and disabled veterans. Our support is personalized and practical. We provide assistance with essential living expenses such as rent and mortgage payments utilities, vehicle payments, groceries, clothing and travel expenses related to treatment and recovery.
www.operationfirstresponse.orggroceries, clothing, travel, housing, bill assistance, recovery
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Fisher House Foundation
Are you in need of a home away from home? Fisher Houses provide military families housing close to a loved one in the hospital for an illness, disease or injury.
www.fisherhouse.orgfamilies, caregiver, short-term housing
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Soldiers' Angels
Soldiers’ Angels offers a wide variety of services that benefit all those in the Military-connected community. Food assistance, comfort care for veterans, care-giver support, and more.
www.soldiersangels.orgfood, caregiver, community
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USA Cares
USA Cares provides financial and advocacy assistance to post-9/11 active duty US military personnel, veterans and their families.
www.usacares.orgfinancial assistance, post-9/11
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Military Money - Financial Resource For Military Families
Military Money provides free information and resources to help military members achieve financial success.
www.militarymoney.commoney, education
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Veterans Inc | Since 1990
Veterans Inc. is determined to provide what a veteran needs within a culture that affirms the individual’s dignity, uncovers his or her inner strengths, and promotes self-determination and independence.
www.veteransinc.orgemployment, mental health, recovery ,housing, transportation
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United Way
United is the Way we create lasting change. United Way brings communities together to find strength and share hope. It’s the way we rally in hard times to meet people’s needs so they can rise back up and build a better future.
www.unitedway.orglocal, financial assistance, homeless
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Salvation Army | Veteran Services
Our veterans have always fought for us. Now, during this global pandemic, it's our time to fight for them.
www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/serve-veterans/local, financial assistance, homeless, housing, clothing
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Goodwill - Veteran Family Services
Goodwill's Veteran Family Services program provides employment, job training and comprehensive case management to veterans and their family members.
www.goodwillnm.org/veteran-family-services.htmllocal, financial assistance, homeless, housing, clothing. toprated
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New Mexico VIC | Veteran Integration Centers
You can help the Veterans Integration Centers (VIC®) reach its goals of enabling Veterans and their families to achieve stable housing, financial security, and a renewed sense of community in Albuquerque, New Mexico and beyond. The Veterans Integration Center (VIC®) is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations are tax deductible.
www.nmvic.orghousing, financial assistance, recover, integration, mental health, clothing, food, toprated
- www.buildinghomesforheroes.org - Housing, emergency funding, and family support.
- www.hfotusa.org - Housing and financial support.
- www.rebuildingtogether.org - Housing and community support.
- www.homesforheroes.com - Help buying and selling homes.
- www.operationfinallyhome.org - Housing for veterans.
- www.nchv.org - Assistance for homeless veterans.
- www.homefrontmilitarynetwork.org - Financial assistance and benefit information.
- www.welcomeveterans.org/vet-programs/resources-for-vets/ - Welcome Home Veterans 1-800-VETHELP.
- www.nchv.org/ - National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
- www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.asp - VA HUD VASH Homeless Veteran program - Contact your local VA office for the VASH Program for Housing vouchers, or dial 1-877-4AID-VET.
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ABQ Public Pools - Too cool for the pool! Step in to swim.
Come and enjoy your day at the City Pools!
www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/recreation/swimmingactivities, recreation, outdoors
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Team River Runner | River to Recovery
To provide all veterans and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports!
www.teamriverrunner.orgrafting, activities, community, multi-state
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VetTix | Veteran Tickets Foundation
Veteran Tickets Foundation gives event tickets to Currently Serving Military, Veterans and their Families as well as immediate family of troops KIA
www.vettix.comevents, activities, tickets, fun
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Heroes Resource Center
Heroes Resource Center hosts multiple weekly activities including Donuts & Coffee and Veterans Support Groups. Our resource center includes a family room filled with toys and activities for veteran families to enjoy. Through these gatherings, many veterans/service members find a new “family” & answers to difficult questions.
www.heroesnightout.orgactivities, recovery, mental health
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Home - Project Sanctuary
2021 Destination Resource Weekends Learn More Nearly half of American veterans who need mental health care DON’T REACH OUT Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day June 27, 2020 Learn More Changing how military families Heal WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER Donate Retreats Project Sanctuary Project Sanctuary believes that every military family has the right and ability […]
www.projectsanctuary.usmental health, ptsd, recovery
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National Veteran Healing and Wellness Center
National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center is providing weeklong retreats for Veterans, Active-Duty Military, Reservists, and their partners (spouse, friend, family member) who have been diagnosed with PTS (post-traumatic stress). The retreats offer traditional and non-traditional healing methods.
www.veteranswellnessandhealing.org/retreats/ptsd, recovery, retreat, activities
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Warfighter Advance Retreat
The ADVANCE 7-Day™ is, at its core, a program that uses a variety of means to change the trajectory of the warfighter’s (active duty, reserve, or veteran) post-deployment life.
www.warfighteradvance.orgmaryland, camp, retreat, activities, recovery, re-integration
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Guitars4Vets - Help Veterans Heal Through Music with Guitars for Vets
Guitars for Vets provides free guitars and music lessons to veterans, helping them heal through the power of music. Donate or Volunteer Today
www.guitars4vets.orgmusic, activities, education, recovery
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Operation Revamp | Veterans Art Center
Healing Arts, Scheduled Workshops, One-on-one tutoring, music room, studio space, ceramics room, all at no charge to veterans, active duty and their family members. Tools, equipment and supplies provided.
www.operationrevamp.orgcolorado, art, activities, fun, family
- www.militaryfamily.org - Help for military families and teens
- www.projectveteranaid.com - Help with benefits for pension and disability.
- www.ourmilitarykids.org - Extracurricular grants for children of deployed, post 9/11 wounded, or Veterans currently in treatment.
- www.rebuildhope.com - Help for families of service members killed in the line of duty.
- www.buildasign.com/troops - FREE “welcome home sign”sign for families returning troops
- www.rebuildhope.com - Help for families of service members
- www.militarychild.org - Support and assistance for military children and parents.
- www.campcorral.org - Camps for kids and veteran families.
- www.nmcrs.org - Financial assistance for Navy and Marine Corp active duty and retired.
- www.afas.org - Financial assistance, emergency travel, and childcare assistance for Air Force active, retired, and veterans.
- www.greenberetfoundation.org - Special Forces specific. Family support, casualty support, transitioning support.
- www.armyemergencyrelief.org - Grants, interest-free loans, and scholarships for Army active, retired, or veteran.
- www.mycgma.org - Financial assistance for Coast Guard active duty and retired.
- www.purpleheartcars.org - If you carry the physical and emotional scars of battle and need support, we have a few resources for you to access to help you begin to heal.
- www.heroestoheroes.org - Heroes to Heroes Foundation provides spiritual healing and peer support for American Combat Veterans who have attempted suicide or are on a path to self-destruction due to moral injury. Participants report feelings of peace and a new sense of purpose. Solid peer support groups are formed, giving participants a sense of family and connectedness that lasts a lifetime.
- www.operationsecondchance.org - 70% or higher rating with $4000 a month in income with honorable discharge. Retreats, scholarships, and financial assistance with necessities like housing and utilities.
- www.veteransairlift.org - Free private air transportation for combat injured veterans for medical or other compassionate purposes.
- www.militarywarriors.org - Housing, transportation, business, and training for wounded only.
- www.saluteheroes.org - Employment resources, financial aid, retreats for OIF wounded veterans with a 30% or higher disability rating.
- www.freedomalliance.org - Scholarships and other assistance for injured veterans and families.
- www.woundedwarriorproject.org - Training and planning for health, finances, careers. For physically OR mentally wounded Veterans.
- www.moonlightfund.org - Assistance to burn victims.
- www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/yellow-ribbon-program/ - Additional VA assistance for those that qualify for the Post 9/11 GI Bill.
- www.operationfamilyfund.org - Assistance for veterans of Operation Enduring Iraqi Freedom.
- www.helpingahero.org - Various types of assistance for severely wounded veterans.
- www.vacationsforveterans.org - Vacations for purple heart recipients.
- www.catchaliftfund.org - Gym memberships, fitness assistance, and therapy for combat injured veterans.
- www.purpleheartfoundation.org - Assistance for Purple Heart recipients.
- www.purpleheart.org - Assistance for Purple Heart recipients.
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Vail Veterans Program
Colorado only. Through rehabilitative sports and recreational activities, Vail Veterans Program helps veterans rebuild confidence and improve lives.
www.vailveteransprogram.orgcolorado, recovery, recreation, activities
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Virginia Department of Veteran Services
Virginia only. The Virginia Veterans Services Foundation is an independent agency of the Commonwealth supporting the interests of veterans and their families through the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs and is governed by an appointed Board of Trustees. The Foundation provides supplemental funding when state and federal resources are not available. Donations support selected programs and critical services offered through the Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
www.dvs.virginia.govvirginia, benefits, financial assistance, housing, food, family, all things VA
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Hounds for Heroes | Service Dog Training for Veterans & Civilians in Austin
Transform your life with expert Service Dog Training at The Dog Alliance in Cedar Park. Supporting veterans and civilians in the greater Austin area.
www.houndsforheroes.orgservice dog, austin, texas
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Impact a Hero
Texas-specific. Provide opportunities through professional and servant leadership, financial literacy, and camaraderie to enhance the wellbeing and personal growth for veterans and their families. With collaboration and partnership with other veteran service organizations, Impact A Hero strives to reignite the passion of service to active and military veterans.
www.impactahero.orgtexas, financial assistance, leadership, community
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Arizona Military Assistance Mission
Military Assistance Mission provides financial assistance and morale aid to Arizona military and their families and our wounded heroes.
www.azmam.orgarizona, financial assistance, morale
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Vail Veterans Program
Through rehabilitative sports and recreational activities, Vail Veterans Program helps veterans rebuild confidence and improve lives.
www.vailveteransprogram.orgcolorado, activities, leisure
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Warrior Beach Retreat
We, Warrior Beach Retreat, Inc, are a nonprofit organization that makes it possible for combat wounded soldiers of the Iraq and Afghanistan tours and their spouses/caregivers to spend an entire week away at our relaxing beach retreat here at Panama City Beach, Fl.
www.warriorbeachretreat.orgflorida, retreat, activities, fun, recovery
- www.vfw.org/assistance/financial-grants - Veterans of Foreign Wars – Unmet Needs - Unmet Needs will now only assist pre-9/11 era veterans if they have been out less than 3 years.
- www.vfw.org/community/troop-support - Military Assistance Program (MAP) - Only assists deployed service members.
- www.legion.org/ - American Legion - Visit online or call 800-504-4098 and request a representative in your local area. Please note, the Legion will only help pre-9/11 if they are members.
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- www.naavets.org/ - National Association of American Veterans
- www.dvnf.org/ - Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF)
- www.modestneeds.org/ - ModestNeeds.org
- www.operationfirstresponse.org/ - Operation First Response
- www.nmcrs.org/Navy/ - Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)
- www.penfedfoundation.org/ - PenFed Foundation
- www.saluteheroes.org/ - Salute Americas Heroes
- www.fallenpatriotfund.org/ - Fallen Patriot Fund
- www.hopeforthewarriors.org/ - Hope For The Warriors
- www.operationhomefront.org/ - Operation Homefront
- www.https://penfedfoundation.org/ - Grants for Veterans.
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Free for Vets - New Mexico Rail Runner Train Transportation
Rio Metro collaborates to provide safe, accessible, efficient, and innovative transportation services for the benefit of our diverse local communities and the regional economy.
https://www.riometro.org/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=705transportation, free, perks, discounts
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Cars 4 Heroes | Veteran Services
Cars 4 Heroes is a 501 c 3 organization that provides free basic transportation to veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and their families that are unable to obtain it on their own. Christmas Event December 20th in Kansas City open to everyone.
www.cars4christmas.orgcar, transportation