Notable Veteran Support Organizations
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Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Focus: Benefits assistance, transportation, employment services, advocacy. They help veterans across generations, especially navigating VA benefits.
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)
Focus: Physical & mental health, peer support, advocacy for post-9/11 injured vets
Fisher House Foundation
Cohen Veterans Network (CVN)
Focus: “Comfort homes” near VA hospitals so families can stay near hospitalized veterans, which help reduces financial burden on families during medical crises.
Home For Our Troops
Cohen Veterans Network (CVN)
Cohen Veterans Network (CVN)
Focus: Builds specially adapted homes for severely injured veterans, it is highly rated and direct impact on quality of life.
Cohen Veterans Network (CVN)
Cohen Veterans Network (CVN)
Cohen Veterans Network (CVN)
Focus: Mental health clinics for veterans & families, especially post-9/11
and on improving access to mental health care.
Gary Sinise Foundation
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
Focus: Programs supporting veterans, especially building homes, therapies
They are known for “R.I.S.E.” program (Restoring Independence, Supporting Empowerment).
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
Focus: Treatment centers for traumatic brain injury (TBI), PTSD, supporting families of fallen and
medical / rehabilitation support
Bob Woodruff Foundation
Focus: Grants, partnerships, supporting veteran service organizations, filling gaps.
Acts as a hub and funder for many smaller veteran nonprofits.
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
Focus: Supports veterans with spinal cord injuries and related disabilities.
Advocacy, medical support, independent living services.
SoldierStrong
Focus: Medical device donations, scholarships, tech for veterans.
Bridges innovation and veteran care.
Tips for Choosing a Good Veteran Organization
Check ratings and transparency: Use Charity Navigator, CharityWatch, GuideStar to see how much of donations go to program services vs overhead.
Look for impact & metrics: Organizations that publish outcomes, how many veterans served, cost per beneficiary.
Prefer mission alignment: If you’re passionate about mental health, housing, reintegration, or medical care, pick ones focused on that.
Ensure sustainability and accountability: Boards, audits, public reports, and governance structures matter.
Local vs national balance: National groups are powerful, but local/regional veterans organizations often have on-the-ground impact and might need support more.