American Council of the Blind strives to improve the well-being of all blind and visually impaired people by: serving as a representative national organization of blind people; elevating the social, economic and cultural levels of blind people; improving educational and rehabilitation facilities and opportunities; cooperating with the public and private institutions and organizations concerned with blind services; encouraging and assisting all blind persons to develop their abilities and conducting a public education program to promote greater understanding of blindness and the capabilities of blind people. www.acb.org
American Veterans (AMVETS) - For more than 60 years, AMVETS have provided a wide variety of outreach ranging from professional advice on earned veterans benefits, to legislative efforts on Capitol Hill, to work done by hospital volunteers. www.amvets.org
Blinded Veterans Association - BVA's mission is "To promote the welfare of blinded veterans so that, notwithstanding their disabilities, they may take their rightful place in the community and work with their fellow citizens toward the creation of a peaceful world. To preserve and strengthen a spirit of fellowship among blinded veterans so that they may give mutual aid and assistance to one another. To maintain and extend the institution of American freedom and encourage loyalty to the constitution and laws of the United States and of the states in which they reside." www.bva.org
Freedom Is Not Free - Since its establishment in 2005, Freedom Is Not Free has raised funds to serve, support, and increase awareness with the aim of easing our heroes' and their families' burdens. www.freedomisnotfree.com
The National Ability Center, founded in 1985, is committed to the development of lifetime skills for people of all ages and abilities by providing affordable outdoor sports and recreational experiences in a nurturing environment. The objective of these experiences is to build self-esteem, confidence and physical development, thereby enhancing active participation in all aspects of community life. As a national role model, the Center promoted the concept of ability through integration, public awareness and education. www.discovernac.org
National Association of State Veteran's Homes is comprised of the administrators and staff representing the state operated Veterans Homes throughout the 50 states of the union, its districts and commonwealths. The National Association State Veterans Homes' primary mission is to insure that each and every eligible U.S. veteran receives the benefits, services, long-term health care and respect which they have earned by their service and sacrifice. www.nasvh.org
Operation Homefront is one of a select few charities privileged to operate under a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) presented by the Department of Defense. The organization provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, to the families they leave behind, and to wounded warriors when they return home. www.operationhomefront.net
The Retired Enlisted Association was formed to enhance the quality of life for uniformed services enlisted personnel, their families and survivors-including active components, Reserves, and National Guard, and all retirees; to stop the erosion of earned benefits through our legislative efforts, to maintain our esprit de corps, dedication and patriotism, and to continue our devotion and allegiance to God and Country. www.trea.org
Stars For Stripes is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality entertainment to internationally deployed U.S. military forces, bringing together professionals from aviation, entertainment and the military. www.starsforstripes.com
SupportYourTroops.us is designed to be a place where all people can show support for our men and women of the armed forces serving away from home. We all want them to know that we are proud of the sacrifices they are making to preserve freedom for all people, everywhere. www.SupportYourTroops.us
The United Warrior Survivor Foundation (UWSF) is the only organization exclusively dedicated to serving the needs of the surviving spouses of Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine Corps Special Operations personnel killed in the line of duty since September 11, 2001. www.uwsf.org
U.S. VETS is the largest non-profit organization in the country dedicated to helping homeless and at-risk veterans, and a nationally recognized leader in the field of service delivery to veterans. www.usvetsinc.org
Veterans for Changes in the VA is a group designed specifically to educate and inform Veterans and their dependents about obtaining treatment from Veterans Administration Hospitals or Clinics and ways to overcome frustrations from the bureaucratic process. Veterans for Changes in the VA Facebook Page
