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Preventing tragedy
DAV responds to struggling Navy veteran in mental health crisis with lifesaving resources Navy veteran Ed Bancroft was at his wit’s end when he reached out to DAV in July. ...
Voc Rehab VA Benefits Changes Name to VR&E
The VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) service—often referred to as “voc rehab”—has undergone a name change intended to better reflect the needs of ve...
President releases plan for veteran suicide prevention
In June, the Trump administration released a comprehensive plan to prevent suicide throughout the nation. The President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tra...
Spare Change’ program to support veterans through holidays and beyond
Every gift you purchase, every turkey you buy, every ornament you order can help improve the lives of our nation’s heroes COLD SPRING, KY., Oct. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &...
Leaving her home to DAV
While planning her legacy, Marge Barron, the widow of a wounded World War II veteran, was looking for “a good home” for her home. She then realized the answer was […]
Giving back, one purchase at a time
Veterans Canteen Service offers food and merchandise for the convenience of disabled veterans while supporting veteran programs When you’re at a Department of Veterans Affa...
Healing words
DAV Share My Story platform offers veterans a space to use their experiences to help themselves—and others Growing up in Puerto Rico, Migdalia Griswold wasn’t raised speaki...
Unshakable community
DAV Department of Puerto Rico springs into action to assist veterans after powerful earthquakes rock the island Carlos Perez-Cabrera was at a concert with his 5-year-old gr...
Out of the ashes
Veteran who lost his home to a devastating fire finds comfort through DAV’s Disaster Relief Program After years of planning and saving, Marine Corps veteran Tyler Main and ...