Every year on the first Friday of October, DAV hosts its annual Homeless Stand Down at National HQ in Erlanger, KY. Last week, in partnership with the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, DAV welcomed 197 veterans from the region who are either homeless or at risk of homelessness for a day filled with comradery, resources, haircuts and manicures, and a hot meal.
This event is about much more than an exciting day. It is the first introduction many of these veterans have with DAV and helps lay the groundwork for a long term relationship as we help them build their lives.
We are grateful to all of our partners from the community who showed up to support DAV’s mission and to remind these veterans that there are people who care about them. #WorldHomelessnessDay
What do employers need to know about hiring veterans? Get the answers from DAV’s National Employment Director and set your company and your employees up for success.
Check out the full #DAVPodcast episode: dav.la/4AVHjmW.
Opportunity matters. This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, DAV celebrates our 2026 Patriot Employer Award winners for investing in veteran talent and building workplaces where military-connected employees can succeed.
The men and women who served in uniform have unique potential to succeed as entrepreneurs who make lasting, positive impacts across communities and industries. But having sacrificed the typical years spent earning business degrees and building networks, veterans pursuing business ownership can be at a disadvantage. Join us for a moderated discussion with veterans and thought leaders about the challenges these mission-driven innovators face, and how you can support them.
This free webinar is co-hosted by the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School and the Harvard Law School Armed Forces Association, and supported by DAV (Disabled American Veterans), a more than century-old national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring our promise is kept to America’s veterans.
Moderator:
David Calone, Harvard Law School alum, Patriot Boot Camp co-founder and Senior Advisor to Jove Equity Partners LLC
Panelists:
-Jasmine Paul, Air Force veteran DAV Patriot Boot Camp alumna and founder of The Wealth Playground, a youth financial literacy company.
-Matt Hyde, Navy veteran and partner and co-founder of Catalyst Law Group LLP, where his practice is focused on representing emerging-growth companies and venture or private equity investors.
-Emily McMahan, Army veteran and co-founder and general partner with AIN Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies at the intersection of deep tech and dual-use technology, as well as in military, veteran-led startups.
