According to the Women Veterans Task Force of the Department of Veterans Affairs, women make up the fastest growing group of veterans – more than 10% of the total U.S. Veteran population in 2015. Women also now take part in […]
A key component of working with veterans and service members affected by service-related trauma is combating debilitating effects of physical and emotional isolation, self-judgment, survivor guilt, and “shutting down.” In an adventurous context within a secluded natural environment, Melwood Veterans […]
Intentional communities are planned residential communities designed from the ground up to address a specific social challenge and foster a high degree of cohesion among residents. Similar to co-housing models that are peer based or inter-generational, intentional communities are organized […]
Veterans Alternative understands that there is not a “one size fits all” when it comes to addressing mental health for our Combat Veterans. For this reason, our mission is to improve the quality of life of our Nations Warriors. One […]
The Disabled Veterans National Foundation has announced that it will award $457,182 to 23 organizations as part of its spring session of Capacity Building grants. Capacity Building Grants are DVNF’s way of touching the lives of veterans through organizational partners […]
Our Vision Every veteran has made sacrifices, and so many continue to face unimaginable difficulty for years after their service ends. DVNF works to meet their needs in unique ways, and our vision for the future is to provide hope […]
DVNF’s Health & Comfort program provides veterans with vital necessities, like clothing, personal care items, and health and hygiene supplies, but it also provides something else – hope. Maurice told us that he served in Vietnam, “deep in the jungle,” […]
“We served, but right now, you’re helping us.” DVNF’s Resource Fair hosted veterans in the DC Metro region, giving them a chance to come see all the services that are available to them in the area from government agencies and nonprofits. […]
If you were injured while on active duty, you are likely already on VA disability benefits. What you may not know is that you could also qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). VA disability and SSDI are both benefits […]