Vets Helping Vets

There's countless resources out there for those that have served our country. The problem is finding them and utilizing them. Welcome to abqvets.com. Created by a Veteran, for Veterans. We try to find and aggregate as many of those resources as possible and make them easily accessible for Veterans like you.

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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.gov

    VA, readjustment, integration

  • 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

** Call your local VA for more information.
  • - Provides assistance with housing both on and off of VA campuses.
  • - Provides clothing to Veterans in need.
  • - Inpatient rehabilitation for addiction and medical issues.

  • 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.org

    dav, vso, benefits

  • 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.org

    religious, PTSD, recovery

  • 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.html

    various

  • 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.org

    homeless, child assistance, grants

  • 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.org

    benfits, homeless, housing, forms, all things VA

  • 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.org

    all things VA, housing, disability, benefits

  • 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.org

    purple heart, injured, benefits

  • 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.com

    motivation, community

  • 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.org

    education, scholarship, benefits, family

  • 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.org

    peer support, mental health

  • 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.org

    benefits, disability, vso

  • 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.com

    legal help, benefits, family

  • 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.org

    groceries, clothing, travel, housing, bill assistance, recovery

  • 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.org

    families, caregiver, short-term housing

  • 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.org

    food, caregiver, community

  • USA Cares

    USA Cares provides financial and advocacy assistance to post-9/11 active duty US military personnel, veterans and their families.

    www.usacares.org

    financial assistance, post-9/11

Check with your local chapter.

  • 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.

Combat Vets, Injured, Rated, etc.

  • Vail Veterans Program

    Colorado only. Through rehabilitative sports and recreational activities, Vail Veterans Program helps veterans rebuild confidence and improve lives.

    www.vailveteransprogram.org

    colorado, recovery, recreation, activities

  • 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.gov

    virginia, benefits, financial assistance, housing, food, family, all things VA

  • 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.org

    service dog, austin, texas

  • 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.org

    texas, financial assistance, leadership, community

  • 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.org

    arizona, financial assistance, morale

  • Active duty, veteran, familyactivities summer and winter in Vail, CO.

    www.vailveteransprogram.org