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Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Since its founding more than 80 years ago, DAV has been dedicated to building better lives for America’s disabled vet- erans and their families Whether disabled veterans have needed a voice on Capitol Hill, a nationwide service pro- gram, a transportation network, or unique rehabilitation opportunities, DAV has focused its attention and resources to meet those needs
and supportive services based on a Continuum of Care e NMVIC is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations are tax deductible
NM Veterans Integration Center
(NMVIC)
e mission of the NM Veterans Integration Center is to respond to the needs of veterans, with focus on those who are homeless or experiencing a housing crisis, through the provision of quality employment training, housing,
Partnered with The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Cowboy Up! is a unique wellness program based in Santa Fe, NM free to veterans and active military who have sustained physical injuries or combat trauma during their time
serving our country. www.horsesforheroes.org
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) PVA was founded by a band of service members who came home from World War II with a spinal cord injury PVA is dedicated to veterans service, medical research and civil rights for people with disabilities PVA has nation o cers and 34 chapters that represent thousands of veterans in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico With donations and support, PVA provides services free of charge for all vet- erans with disabilities and their families e Zia Chapter of PVA provides aid and assistance to veterans in New Mexico
Military Order of the Purple Heart
(MOPH)
e MOPH is a community of combat wounded veterans e MOPH mission is to promote patriotism, service to all veterans, and service to communities through programs and support from dedicated members Members of MOPH have sustained a wound in icted by an enemy in combat MOPH National Service Program, comprised of National Service O cers and support sta , can provide veterans with counseling on bene ts from a variety of government sources, assistance in ling claims for disability, and assistance in entering the VA health care system
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
e VFW is a membership organization for veterans that have received a campaign medal for overseas service, have served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea, or have ever received hostile re or imminent danger pay e VFW and its Auxiliary have over 2 1 million members nationally e mission of the VFW is to foster camaraderie
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