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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Resources for Military families

http://www.missioncontinues.org/
To build an America where every returning veteran can serve again as a citizen leader, and where together we honor the fallen by living their values through service.


http://www.va.gov/adaptivesports/va_groups_sportCommunity.asp
Many communities across the country are home to organizations dedicated to providing sports and recreation activities to people with physical, cognitive (e.g., PTSD, TBI) and visual disabilities, including disabled Veterans. Programs may be offered through your city's Parks and Recreation department, a local rehabilitation hospital, or an independent organization that has been established in your area. Find a program near you.


http://www.dsusa.org/
Disabled Sport USA’s mission is to provide national leadership and opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence, and fitness through participation in community sports, recreation and educational programs.


http://www.operationhomefront.net/www/
Wounded Warrior Wives relieves the wives of the severely wounded away from their 24/7 bedside caregiver role and flies them away for a weekend of fun and companionship.


http://www.giveanhour.org/skins/gah/home.aspx
Give an Hour links up mental help professionals, who donate their time, with military service members and their families, to receive free counseling. This organization can provide assistance beyond the VA, in terms of mental health counseling.


http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
The Wounded Warrior Project aims to honor and empower warriors, who were injured on or after Sept. 11, 2001, through its athletic, employment and rehabilitative programs.


http://iava.org/
Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans Of America works to improve the health, education, employment and community opportunities for the veterans through programming and public policy initiatives.


http://www.uso.org/
United Service Organizations aims to boost our troops' morale through its entertainment and educational programming. The USO works to provide "a home away from home" for military servicemen and servicewomen stationed in 27 states and 14 countries.


http://www.operationhomefront.net/
Operation Homefront offers a range of programs, including food assistance, vision care and moving services, for military families facing financial hardship.


http://www.servicenation.org/
Launched in 2008, ServiceNation envisions a United States where a commonly asked question is "Where do you serve?" Through its promotion of national days of service and strategic partnerships across the philanthropic, government, military, entertainment, retail sectors, this nonprofit hopes to inspire a national culture of volunteering among citizens across the United States.

Navy Seal Foundation

http://nswfoundation.org/
The Navy Seal Foundation provides immediate and continuing support to the Naval Special Warfare community and their families through its endowments and health and education programs.


http://www.militaryfamily.org/
The Military Families Association ensures that those who serve in the military -- and their family members -- gain access to the education and financial benefits that they deserve.


http://www.militaryfamily.org/
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors has assisted more than 30,000 surviving family members, casualty officers and caregivers with its peer-based emotional support, case-work assistance, and crisis intervention.


http://www.homesforourtroops.org/site/PageServer
Homes For Troops builds specially-adapted homes for servicemen and servicewomen returning home with serious injuries so that they can live in an environment that provides maximum freedom of movement and the ability to live independently.

Disabled American Veterans

http://www.dav.org/
The Disabled American Veterans employs a virtual army of 250 national service officers who work from 88 offices across the country to help veterans and their families settle claims with the VA, the Defense Department and other government agencies.


http://www.warriorwriters.org/home.html
The organization helps the wounded express themselves through writing and art.

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