DVNF HONOR WALL

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January 9, 2018

A New Year’s Resolution for Veterans

A new year can sometimes seem like an arbitrary time to suddenly begin to make drastic changes for personal improvement. However, making improvements in your health, lifestyle, and your overall wellbeing shouldn’t take a back seat to your busy life. […]

January 4, 2018

Disabled Veterans National Foundation Urges Veterans with PTSD and Depression to Seek Help During Winter Months

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) (www.dvnf.org) is urging veterans with PTSD and/or depression to seek the help they need during the vulnerable winter months. Depression is an illness that tends to be exacerbated by cold temperatures and shorter daylight […]

December 12, 2017

Our Favorite Photos from Events in 2017

Seeing the Impact Photos help to tell a story. They don’t always tell the whole story, but they can give you a window to the heart of a story. DVNF participated, hosted, or supported in dozens of events in 2017 […]

December 7, 2017

Disabled Veterans National Foundation Urges Department of Veterans Affairs to Reconsider Cut to Vital Program for Homeless Veterans

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) (www.dvnf.org) is urging the Department of Veterans Affairs’ to reconsider a recent proposal that would cut a major homeless veteran program’s budget. A report from the Washington Post recently indicated that the VA planned […]

December 5, 2017

Guest Blog: Supporting a Clean and Sober Lifestyle for Returning Vets

How Family Members Can Support a Clean and Sober Lifestyle for Their Returning Vet By Anna Ciulla A loved one who returns home from active military service is often not the same person they once were, having witnessed and experienced […]

December 1, 2017

Delivering Resources to Veterans in Need

DVNF’s first resource fair a huge success On November 9th, DVNF hosted its first ever resource fair for veterans in the DC Metro area. Government representatives, nonprofit organizations, and additional providers such as staffing firms took part in the event. […]

November 15, 2017

Guest Blog: How a Veteran Can Heal from Traumatic Memories

How a Veteran Can Heal from Traumatic Memories By Anna Ciulla An experience of active combat can be incredibly traumatic, which is why there is such a high prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among the veteran population. These less visible […]

October 19, 2017

Disabled Veterans National Foundation Launches ‘Boots to Suits’ Program to Provide Veterans with New Business Attire

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) (www.dvnf.org) announces the launch of its new program, “Boots to Suits.” Through this new program, DVNF provides new Joseph A. Bank business attire to job-seeking veterans through various program partners that offer employment-related transitional […]

October 12, 2017

GUEST BLOG: What is a ‘Sheep Dog’?

Giving wounded heroes (“Sheep Dogs”) a new outlook on life Military veterans and first responders, who we refer to as “Sheep Dogs,” have an innate need to serve and help those around them. At Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (www.sheepdogia.org), we […]