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Army Emergency Relief (AER) was organized as a private nonprofit organization in February 1942 to provide emergency financial assistance to U.S. Army Soldiers (both active duty and retirees) and their eligible family members.

The National Veterans Foundation (NVF) was founded in 1985 to help veterans streamline the process of accessing help for the myriad of needs they face, and to help broaden public understanding of these needs--including crisis/PTSD counseling, medical treatment, legal aid, VA benefits assistance, food, shelter, education, employment training, homelessness services, and substance abuse treatment. The NVF operates the Nation's only live, toll-free crisis management, information, and referral helpline (1-888-777-4443; vetsupport@nvf.org) for all veterans and their families; coordinates Public Awareness Programs designed to increase awareness and understanding about the effects of war and human needs of Americas veterans; and conducts ongoing outreach programs that provide veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment, and other essential resources.

Our Mission Founded in 2009 by military spouses, we empower military families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors, both people, and organizations, to create strong communities of support. Our Vision Blue Star Families is establishing and fostering engagement and partnerships to create recognizable, consistent communities that support the health and resilience that military families need to succeed. We engage military families and community members by delivering solutions to the challenges faced by military families. Our Impact More than 1.5 million military family members around the world have benefited from our programs, and that number continues to grow as we expand our programs and, working with our community partners, discover innovative new ways to help.

For The Troops is an all-volunteer run, non-profit organization dedicated to providing members of the American military with “We Care” packages containing basic necessities, goodies, games and—most of all—a show of support.Since its inception in 2005, For The Troops has substantially grown in volunteers and donors, and has distributed nearly 250,000 packages year-round to American Troops who risk their lives overseas every day—far away from the comforts of home.

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) provides critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave the military wounded—physically or psychologically—after defending our safety and our freedom.

Operation Second Chance supports wounded, injured, and ill U.S. service members and their families by providing rapid emergency financial assistance, hospital and morale visits, healing retreats, and other recovery services to help veterans transition back to duty or civilian life.

Bugles Across America recruits and coordinates volunteer buglers to provide live performances of “Taps” at veterans’ funerals and memorial events at no charge, ensuring veterans receive a live musical honor. The group trains/qualifies volunteers and connects them with requests nationwide to preserve the tradition of a live sounding of Taps.

AMVETS NATIONAL SERVICE FOUNDATION OFFERS AMERICANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT VETERANS' SERVICE PROGRAMS AS WELL AS COMMUNITY-AND YOUTH-ORIENTED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE UNITY AND PATRIOTISM. IT ALSO COUNSELS AND REPRESENTS VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS BEFORE THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION WITHOUT CHARGE

Their mission is to provide round trip transportation from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Illinois for veterans in order of their service (WWII, Korean Era and Vietnam Era) who wish to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C. This one day trip includes air and ground transportation, meals and snacks, t-shirt and cap, and other items provided completely free of charge to the veteran in honor of his/her service to our country.

Our mission is to enable homeless and at-risk veterans to reach and maintain their highest levels of independence.  Founded by veterans for veterans, our commitment is, "We don't leave our wounded behind."

To return lost or stolen military medals of valor to veterans or their families in order to honor their sacrifice to the nation.

Honor Flight Columbus is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring America’s veterans with a trip to Washington DC to visit their service and war memorials. These trips are free of charge to any qualified veteran. We strive to help veterans share their stories with future generations, as well as celebrate their service to our country with a proper homecoming that many of them never received.