America's Best Charities

Military and Veterans Charities in your state of VA
James Madison Education Fund - Alexandria

James Madison Education Fund

Civic competence, civic responsibility, participation of youth in the political and civic life of their communities and nation. Constitution, Civics, Citizenship, Citizens, Democracy, Liberty, Freedom, Government, Military, Education, Teachers, classroom.
Marine Corps University Foundation - Quantico

Marine Corps University Foundation

Dedicated to educating Marines to become the leading minds in security, anti-terrorism, warfighting, and defense policy in conflict zones worldwide & equip them with the critical thinking skills that will enable them to achieve success.
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation - Alexandria

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Help provide financial need-based educational scholarships to children of current/veteran Marines, and children of Navy Corpsmen that served with the Marines, so each child has the chance to pursue college or career and technical (CTE) education.
Angel Canines and Wounded Warriors - Virginia Beach

Angel Canines and Wounded Warriors

FREE nation-wide transportation for veteran families and cancer patients that removes barriers to medical care, service dogs and adaptive sports activities using Airline, Volunteer Pilot, and Ground transportation programs.
Military Chaplains Association of the USA - Arlington

Military Chaplains Association of the USA

Chaplains give spiritual care to our Troops wherever they serve. Help us speak for chaplaincy, care for chaplains, and extend their ministries beyond the battlefield.
Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation - Arlington

Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation

Honor all servicewomen who have served in/with the US Armed Forces defending America. The Memorial documents their patriotism/bravery through stories of service, sacrifice and achievement. Help maintain and build the history; educate generations to come.
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation - Triangle

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation

Help us tell the heroic story of all Marines. We support the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia. See America's history through the eyes of Marines. We make history, help us preserve it!
Blinded Veterans Association - Alexandria

Blinded Veterans Association

Free services to blind or visually impaired military veterans. Assistance with the VA claims system, transitioning to life w/o vision, scholarships to spouses/dependent children/grandchildren, connections to employment opportunities and peer support.
Air Force Association - Arlington

Air Force Association

The leading voice for US aerospace power, the Air Force Military family, STEM education. We are dedicated to dominant air, space and cyberspace power, a strong national defense, support of all Air Force men/women, and preeminent aerospace education.
Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors (TAPS) - Arlington

Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors (TAPS)

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) offers compassionate care to all those grieving the loss of a loved one who died while serving in our Armed Forces or as a result of his or her service.
Military Officers Association of America Scholarship Fund - Alexandria

Military Officers Association of America Scholarship Fund

Education is the cornerstone of democracy. Providing interest-free loans/grants to children from military families (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, Coast Guard, NOAA and USPHS), officer and enlisted, who are pursuing a college education.
Navy SEAL Foundation, Inc. - Virginia Beach

Navy SEAL Foundation, Inc.

We provide immediate and ongoing support/assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community and families. Programs include: Warrior and family support, educational opportunities,tragedy assistance,survivor support, Warrior transition,Legacy Preservation.
Autism Intervention and Treatment Research -- Organization for Autism Research - Arlington

Autism Intervention and Treatment Research -- Organization for Autism Research

Autism occurs in 1:59 births in the U.S.! We help persons with autism and their families by funding research that provides practical answers to autism's daily challenges like navigating school and the job market, keeping autistic kids safe, and more.
PenFed Foundation Military Heroes Fund - Alexandria

PenFed Foundation Military Heroes Fund

Giving service members, Veterans, their families and caregivers the resources they need for a strong financial future through financial education, home ownership, short-term assistance and veteran entrepreneurial support. 140,000 military families helped.
Catholic Charities USA - Alexandria

Catholic Charities USA

We serve the poorest and most vulnerable, regardless of religion, race or socioeconomic status. We provide long-term disaster relief services, access to nutritious food, affordable housing, employment, advocate for social justice, work to reduce poverty.
Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund - Virginia Beach

Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund

Generating and distributing funds to ensure all U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer family members receive financial support for educational opportunities at the college or university, vocational college, or military school of their choice.
Freedom Alliance - Dulles

Freedom Alliance

Honor/encourage military service/promote a strong national defense. Meet rehabilitation needs of wounded/combat veterans/military families. Support activities/events for wounded/deployed troops/families, award college scholarships.
Our Military Kids Inc. - McLean

Our Military Kids Inc.

Awards grants to children of deployed National Guard & Reserves and all Wounded Warriors for extracurricular activities and tutoring to sustain them during parent's absence.
Hope For The Warriors® - Springfield

Hope For The Warriors®

Hope For The Warriors believes that warriors can thrive with access to integrated services focused on their individual and collective well-being. Three service areas encompass Hope programming: Clinical Support, Sports & Recreation, and Transition.
Prince William Humane Society - Dumfries

Prince William Humane Society

Provides: Pet Adoption and Pet Training and retention services at our Adopt Shop, Discounted pet adoption programs for Military families & Seniors; Wounded Heroes Adoption Program; Emergency medical services for sick & injured homeless animals.
Bowlers to Veterans Link, The - Fairfax

Bowlers to Veterans Link, The

Brighten the lives and boost the spirits of our veterans, active duty, and hospitalized service men and women through recreational and therapeutic programs and services. We provide entertainment, arts and crafts programs and music and sports activities.
SADSAC - Dumfries

SADSAC

Cruelty, abuse, and neglect cases. Abandoned cats and dogs. Feral cats needlessly euthanized by shelters. Funds provide veterinary care, spay/neuter services. Please help us.
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation - Dulles

Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation

Our mission is to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to children of U.S. service members lost in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. We care for those left behind.
Missions To Military, Inc. - Norfolk

Missions To Military, Inc.

Operating Military Christian Centers for US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine and Coast Guard in homelike facilities where someone cares about them. Services provided without charge. Recreation, meals, transportation, Bible studies, competent counselors.
Operation First Response - Culpeper

Operation First Response

Wounded/disabled Veterans and their families assisted with personal and financial needs. From onset of injury through recovery and transition from military to civilian life. Help with rent, utilities, vehicle payments, groceries, clothing, travel expenses.
Marine Corps Association Foundation - Quantico

Marine Corps Association Foundation

Committed to making sure Marines' minds are ready to deploy; that they are able to make smart decisions on the battlefield; and that they are training their minds for the next challenge after they return home through our important educational programs.
Wounded Veteran Families - Woodbridge

Wounded Veteran Families

Caregivers of severely wounded, ill & injured veterans don't take a break. We improve long-term quality of life by supporting non-traditional needs: mental/physical health, rehab & recreational services, help with bills, child care & more.
Fleet Reserve Association Education Foundation - Alexandria

Fleet Reserve Association Education Foundation

We provide educational scholarships to active, reserve and retired personnel of the United States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard and their families. Educating sea service members, veterans and their families is important to our countrys future.
Honor and Remember - Chesapeake

Honor and Remember

You may have lost a loved one in military service or fought beside someone who gave their all in any of the armed forces. Help honor all fallen heroes with the presentation of personalized flags to Fallen Military and First Responder Families.
Boulder Crest Retreat for Military & Veteran Wellness - Bluemont

Boulder Crest Retreat for Military & Veteran Wellness

Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran Wellness is the nation's first privately-funded and privately-owned rural wellness retreat dedicated exclusively to our nation's combat veterans and their families.
Navy League of the United States National Headquarters - Arlington

Navy League of the United States National Headquarters

Dedicated to keeping our sea services strong w. programs to enhance morale of active-duty personnel & their families; inform Congress & the public on the importance of strong sea services; educate our youth through STEM programs & scholarships.
Purple Heart Foundation - Annandale

Purple Heart Foundation

In combat, warriors count on their comrades. At home, they count on us! The Purple Heart Foundation will use your donations to fund grants, scholarships & other programs that enhance the quality of life of all veterans & their families.
Other Military and Veterans Charities
Airmen Memorial Foundation

Airmen Memorial Foundation

Airmen helping Airmen: Air Force Active Duty, Guard, Reserves, retired and veteran enlisted personnel and their families receive scholarships, financial aid. We advocate and lobby for all enlisted personnel to America's elected and military leaders.
American Humane Association

American Humane Association

First to serve, anywhere animals need rescue, shelter, or security. Through our innovative leadership programs; farm & conservation animal welfare certifications; to our rapid response rescue & care, we help promote safety for pets & vets.
Blinded American Veterans Foundation

Blinded American Veterans Foundation

Helping blind, low vision and sensory disabled military veterans attain their maximum potential through medical research, rehabilitation, and reemployment services. Free sensory aids lead to greater mobility and independence.
Canine Companions for Independence

Canine Companions for Independence

Give independence and give a dog a job. Canine Companions for Independence® is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
Fisher House Foundation Inc.

Fisher House Foundation Inc.

We build/donate Fisher Houses at military/VA medical centers where military/veterans families stay free while a loved one is in the hospital; provide airline tickets; assist military families in need; award scholarships to military children/spouses.
Guide Dogs of America

Guide Dogs of America

Empowering people who are blind or visually impaired to live with increased independence, confidence, mobility & dignity by providing them with expertly matched guide dog partners. Our Guide Dogs and training programs are provided free of charge.
Deceased Aviator Family Assistance - River Rats

Deceased Aviator Family Assistance - River Rats

Support wounded, injured or ill members of the U.S. Armed Services and their families during treatment and recovery. Direct service programs promote recreation, relaxation and resilience to those facing months of medical care and rehabilitation.
Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc.

Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc.

Southeastern Guide Dogs breeds, raises, and trains guide dogs, service dogs, and companion dogs for people living with significant challenges, including adults and children with visual impairments, and veterans with PTSD and other disabilities.
Special Operations Warrior Foundation

Special Operations Warrior Foundation

Providing full financial aid for post-secondary scholarships for every child of Special Operations military personnel who die in the line of duty. Immediate financial grants to severely combat-wounded and hospitalized personnel and their families.
Veterans Support Foundation

Veterans Support Foundation

Providing shelter/transportation/rehabilitative support for homeless/disabled/needy veterans; helping vets with service-incurred disabilities obtain the health/financial compensation they deserve; counseling; education and medical benefits assistance.
Operation USA

Operation USA
82nd Airborne Division Association Educational Fund, Inc.

82nd Airborne Division Association Educational Fund, Inc.

We provide college and university scholarships to former active duty military members of the 82nd Airborne Division, recently separated and current Active Duty Troopers, and dependent children of Airborne veterans and deceased veterans.
Paralyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Injury Education and Training Foundation (ETF)

Paralyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Injury Education and Training Foundation (ETF)

They fought to protect us. Give these courageous survivors/veterans the tools to improve their quality of life. Support spinal cord injury and disease research, clinical studies, education, disability rights, sports programs.
Paralyzed Veterans Of America Spinal Cord Research Foundation

Paralyzed Veterans Of America Spinal Cord Research Foundation

From transplanting cells & regenerating damaged nerve fibers to designing adaptive canoe seats, the PVA supports innovative research & fellowships that improve the lives of veterans & those affected by spinal cord injury & disease.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation

Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation

Help US troops/veterans/their families. Assist disabled vets/family members; financial assistance, educational scholarships; VA claims assistance, mental health/suicide prevention outreach; phone connections home. VFW affiliation/membership not required.
Marine Corps -- Law Enforcement Foundation

Marine Corps -- Law Enforcement Foundation

Educational accounts established for the children of fallen, active duty Marines or Federal Law Enforcement Officers. Humanitarian support given to members of active duty Marines or FLEO and their families.
Modern Military Association of America

Modern Military Association of America

MMAA is the largest non-profit, legal services, advocacy and policy organization dedicated to bringing about full LGBTQ equality to America's military and ending all forms of discrimination and harassment of the military/veteran communities.
Intrepid Relief Fund

Intrepid Relief Fund

Severely injured military personnel receive reconstructive surgery and medical care while their military families are provided transportation/ lodging during surgery and financial assistance through recovery. Also known as the Armed Forces Foundation.
Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

HJF provides investigators and clinicians scientific, administrative and program management services. HJF serves as a trusted and responsive link between the military medical community, partners, and service families, veterans and civilians.
AAAA Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

AAAA Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

Offering scholarships to Army Active, Guard and Reserve Aviation Soldiers, Veterans, and family members. Make a difference for our Army Aviation families with funding support to pursue college and further education beyond high school!
Naval Historical Foundation

Naval Historical Foundation

Serve persons with a keen interest in the history of the U.S. Navy's key role and contributions to America's maritime history and heritage, and educate the American public about the importance of our naval history.
National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc.

National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc.

Turkey populations are declining. Hunters must get involved in saving their habitat and protect a lifestyle of responsible hunting. Save the habitat...Save the hunt.
United Through Reading

United Through Reading

United Through Reading video-recordings of Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, & Coast Guard members reading books to their children sustain bonds & support literacy. Goal: Children share daily storytime with service members despite separation!
Meals on Wheels North Central Texas

Meals on Wheels North Central Texas

Too many seniors are left behind, alone and hungry, struggling to stay independent and healthy. Our home-delivered meals and safety visits from volunteers provide the support that keeps our seniors in their own homes and where they want to be.
Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas

Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas

When feelings of hopelessness lead individuals to think that suicide is their only option, we provide, life-saving suicide prevention and support for individuals and family members seeking immediate crisis intervention help.
Veterans Resource Centers of America

Veterans Resource Centers of America

VRC is a community-based nonprofit that addresses the overall wellness and reintegration of veterans of all eras. With a focus on housing assistance, behavioral health treatment, and case management, we pride ourselves on helping veterans help themselves.
Hearts United for Animals

Hearts United for Animals

National No-kill shelter and sanctuary, financial assistance for family pets needing veterinary care, providing shelter for pets of domestic abuse families, National Anti-Puppy Mill Campaign.
NEADS INC

NEADS INC

NEADS canines bring independence & assistance to disabled veterans, children with autism & people who are deaf or disabled. Our specially trained Service Dogs also work with teachers & therapists and in courtrooms & hospitals.
Service Dogs For America

Service Dogs For America

Fully trained service dogs improving quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Our dogs establish independence and change lives.
Puppies Behind Bars

Puppies Behind Bars

PBB trains prison inmates to raise service dogs for returning, wounded Iraq & Afghanistan war veterans & first responders, as well as explosive-detection canines for law enforcement. Puppy raisers learn what it means to contribute to society.
Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association

Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association

The Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association (SMSA) is the nation's only provider of college scholarships for the children and grandchildren of Seabees and CEC officers. Since 1972 SMSA has awarded 989 scholarships totaling over $5.6 million.
Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN)

Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN)

RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN provides best-in-class services for survivors, informs and educates the nation about sexual violence, and improves the public policy and criminal justice response to these crimes.
Wounded Warrior Emergency Support Fund

Wounded Warrior Emergency Support Fund

Honor our Wounded Warriors! We provide rehab services at three Military Medical Centers, and starter IRS 529 College Savings Plans for dependents of aircrews KIA.
Wildlife Forever

Wildlife Forever

America's leading multi-species conservation nonprofit. Completing over 2,000 projects, countless species of wildlife have benefited from our work in every state. We're here to conserve and protect America's fish, wildlife and outdoor heritage.
Take a Warrior Fishing

Take a Warrior Fishing

Warriors,veterans, military personnel & their families enjoy adaptive and therapeutic recreational fishing adventures. Local communities come together to support & honor our veterans. We also do fishing events for kids with special needs
Houston Hospice

Houston Hospice

Everyone deserves compassionate end-of-life care, regardless of their ability to pay. Help us provide quality hospice care to people of all ages, from 0 to 100.
Coast Guard Foundation

Coast Guard Foundation

Provide support through the Shipmate Fund to Coast Guard members and their families through learning, recreation, and morale programs in Coast Guard communities.
Armed Forces Family Survivors Fund

Armed Forces Family Survivors Fund

Providing treatment facilities for military personnel severely injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. Administering the best in Traumatic Brain Injury and PTS care, and fostering a family healing process. Also called Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
Daedalian Foundation - Inspiring Tomorrow's Military Aviators

Daedalian Foundation - Inspiring Tomorrow's Military Aviators

Providing military services, scholarships and training to encourage young people towards a military aviation career and support of improved methods of flight and flight safety.
Semper Fi Fund

Semper Fi Fund

Top Rated Veteran Charity providing financial assistance and lifetime support to wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured Veterans and their families. Support with recovery, transition, housing, transportation, specialized equipment and PTSD.
Any Soldier Inc.

Any Soldier Inc.

Support your troops directly using a searchable database of contacts deployed overseas. We provide everything necessary, no middleman. Send service members a touch of home.
Gettysburg Foundation

Gettysburg Foundation

Working in partnership with Gettysburg National Military Park to preserve and protect the battlefield while providing a quality museum experience.
Street Sense

Street Sense

SSM creates pathways to employment for men and women experiencing homelessness through media that elevates voices. Our work sparks debate on poverty and inequality while providing skill training and immediate job opportunities for the people we serve.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Association

Coast Guard Auxiliary Association

Saving lives, preventing injuries, reducing property damage, educating boaters on boating/water safety/homeland security awareness, supports nonpaid US Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers.
HEROES Care, Inc.

HEROES Care, Inc.

We assist military families before, during and after deployment in the communities where they live with material, financial, and emotional support through specially trained caregivers.
Homes For Our Troops, Inc.

Homes For Our Troops, Inc.

We build and donate specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans to enable them to rebuild their lives. Our homes act as a safe haven and launching point for these Veterans to continue their recovery and pursue new opportunities.
Unit Scholarship Fund

Unit Scholarship Fund

We Honor Service and Sacrifice By Providing Merit Based Memorial Scholarships To The Families Of Current And Veteran Unit Members of the United States Army Special Operations Command.
Special Ops Fallen Heroes Family Relief Fund

Special Ops Fallen Heroes Family Relief Fund

The loss of a spouse, father or mother is life-altering. Survivors of fallen warriors who died in combat or training face unimaginable suffering and challenges. We're there to empower these survivors through emotional and financial support.
Operation Homefront

Operation Homefront

Help us serve America's military families. Support Operation Homefront's effort to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive --not simply get by - in the communities they have worked so hard to protect.
Thomas More Law Center

Thomas More Law Center

God banished. The unborn child forsaken. Radical Islam on the rise. Join our battle in the courts to defend America's Christian heritage and National security.
VFW National Home for Children

VFW National Home for Children

Assisting military personnel/veterans during times of crisis. Free housing/daycare; case management services education/recreational/enrichment programs. Military & Veteran Family Helpline offers information/connections/hope to struggling families.
Operation Homefront - Illinois

Operation Homefront - Illinois

Our military defend our freedoms everyday. Many face struggles and come to us for food, diapers, emergency home repairs, financial assistance and emotional support.
Operation Homefront - Pacific Northwest

Operation Homefront - Pacific Northwest

Be a caring Patriot! Support Operation Homefront's effort to build strong, stable and secure military families through emergency financial and other assistance.
Support The Enlisted Project

Support The Enlisted Project

STEP assists junior active duty enlisted members and recently discharged enlisted veterans and their families in Southern California facing financial crisis achieve long term financial self-sufficiency through counseling, education, and financial grants.
Homeless Veterans, National Coalition For

Homeless Veterans, National Coalition For

We serve & protect the most vulnerable among our nation's veterans. In partnership with our members across the nation we are ending veteran homelessness by connecting vets to housing, jobs, health care, benefits, food, transportation & legal aid.
Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation

Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation

Preserving the legacy! Providing scholarships to academically and financially deserving students pursuing their college education. Acknowledges individuals who made significant contributions in the field of aviation, aerospace and science technology.
Military Child Education Coalition

Military Child Education Coalition

We advocate, educate, and collaborate on behalf of four million military and veteran-connected children as they navigate the challenges of deployments/transition/family separation, so that every military connected child is college/workforce/life-ready.
Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

We provide veterans in need the best legal counsel free of charge to regain their rightfully earned care, benefits, & compensation, by challenging the VA in federal courts; we provide specialized training to attorneys to fight for veterans.
Dogs Leading the Blind

Dogs Leading the Blind

Pairing beautiful dogs with people who are blind to form teams that work, play, and live together in safety and companionship.
Segs4Vets

Segs4Vets

Restoring mobility to veterans and first responders who sustained severe injuries resulting in permanent disability while serving the United States. Support of Segs4Vets helps award Universally Designed Mobility Devices.
Samaritan Center for Counseling and Pastoral Care

Samaritan Center for Counseling and Pastoral Care

We provide counseling and integrative medicine for everyone regardless of ability to pay. We give people hope. We keep families together. We save lives.
Connecticut National Guard Foundation, Inc.

Connecticut National Guard Foundation, Inc.

Provides financial assistance, by means of grants or scholarships to members and families of the Connecticut National Guard including CT Guard Retirees and Organized Militia and Family Readiness Groups for all reserve component services in the military.
Little Patriots Embraced

Little Patriots Embraced

Military children and their families. We assist these families during times of health and other family crisis. We provide children's programs to help these children better cope with a parents deployment and other life challenges.
Marine Corps League Foundation, Inc.

Marine Corps League Foundation, Inc.

We provide scholarships, youth programs, disaster relief and humanitarian aid to Marine Corps families in need. We also provide Veterans facilities assistance.
Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind

Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind

Faithful assistance guide dogs are raised and trained to provide blind Israelis with independence, safe mobility and self-confidence. Clients receive the dogs for Free.
Soldiers' Angels

Soldiers' Angels

Aid for deployed/returning service members, wounded heroes, and military families, VA assistance for veterans. Organizing events supporting homeless/low income vets; providing support in VA hospitals; comforting with care packages and food assistance.
Housing for Homeless Children and Families

Housing for Homeless Children and Families

Over 80% of the homeless population is women, children and families that experience a life-altering event. They just need a second chance to get back on their feet. We're providing them housing with support services so they can rebuild their lives.
USA Cares Inc.

USA Cares Inc.

Emergency financial assistance for post-9/11 military service personnel/veterans and their families. Grants-not loans. Help with PTSD, TBI, MST or combat injured, underemployment, career transition, housing, foreclosures, evictions, utilities.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Inc.

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Inc.

CONNECT, UNITE and EMPOWER post-9/11 veterans while addressing critical veteran issues, including VA healthcare, education benefits, mental health resources, Traumatic Brain Injury, high unemployment and staggering suicide rates. A modern-day veteran hall.
Trees for Troops

Trees for Troops

Trees for Troops brings joyous holiday memories to U.S. military families and those deployed overseas by providing free, farm-grown Christmas Trees. Merry Christmas!
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

Suicide is preventable, but warning signs can go unnoticed. Through public awareness, education, research, & training, we treat those in trouble before it's too late. Our grief support program helps those who've lost loved ones & trying to cope.
EOD Warrior Foundation

EOD Warrior Foundation

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for the EOD family by providing emergency financial relief, scholarship opportunities, physical, social, and emotional support.
Support Our Troops®

Support Our Troops®

Don't abandon America's troops! They Support Us, Let's Support Them! Help Support Our Troops® provide tons of morale and well-being to troops and families worldwide!
Soldiers Undertaking Disabled SCUBA Diving, Inc. (SUDS)

Soldiers Undertaking Disabled SCUBA Diving, Inc. (SUDS)

Our adaptive SCUBA program helps facilitate the mental & physical rehabilitation process for wounded, injured & ill Service Members returning from overseas military deployments in Iraq & Afghanistan.
Victory Ranch, Inc.

Victory Ranch, Inc.

We offer three, horse-related therapeutic programs for disadvantaged youth and homeless veterans at a rural ranch. The three programs are: About the Horse, Horse Art Program, and Veterans Ranch Visit Program.
Bob Woodruff Family Foundation

Bob Woodruff Family Foundation

The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) strives to Find, Fund and Shape the most innovative programs across the country meeting the urgent and emerging needs of our nation's post-9/11 impacted veterans, service members, and their families and caregivers.
Posse Foundation, Inc.

Posse Foundation, Inc.

Posse provides diverse, high-achieving students from urban communities with a path to graduation from top colleges and universities, prepares them for meaningful careers, and trains them as effective, inclusive leaders for America's pluralistic society.
Veterans Airlift Command

Veterans Airlift Command

Flights for those who sacrificed for us. Free private air transportation for post 9/11 combat wounded heroes/veterans and their families for medical and other compassionate purposes through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots.
Horse Charities of America

Horse Charities of America

All horses are only one unlucky sale away from abuse & neglect! 81,000 young and healthy American horses were shipped across our borders to be slaughtered in 2018! Help us safeguard equines and share their healing magic & power with the public.
Military and Veteran Women Support Fund

Military and Veteran Women Support Fund

Military and veteran women who proudly serve often face professional challenges, PTSD, and sexual assault in silent isolation. Help support women achieve their highest potential with mentoring, training, and growth opportunities to impact positive change.
Support Our Troops®, Inc. - California Chapter

Support Our Troops®, Inc. - California Chapter

Don't abandon America's troops! Help Support Our Troops provide millions in support worldwide: military family food assistance, childrens camp, soldier care packages, etc. Without you we are an empty vessel; together we do great things for great people!
Support Our Troops®, Inc. - Washington Chapter

Support Our Troops®, Inc. - Washington Chapter

Don't abandon America's troops! They Support Us, Let's Support Them! Help Support Our Troops® provide tons of morale and well-being to troops and families worldwide!
Veteran Tickets Foundation

Veteran Tickets Foundation

Supporting our Military, Veterans, 1st-Responders and their Families with entertainment, lasting memories and reintegration opportunities by providing tickets to sporting events, concerts, and family activities.
Silver Star Families of America

Silver Star Families of America

Help our wounded, ill and injured military veterans! We are dedicated to supporting and assisting veterans and their families from ALL branches of our Armed Forces and from ALL Wars. Help honor our most deserving population and donate.
4 Paws for Ability, Inc.

4 Paws for Ability, Inc.

Providing canine miracles for children and veterans with disabilities worldwide. Enriching their lives by providing trained service dogs for independent living, stability, and companionship.
Veterans at Work for America: Technical Scholarship Fund

Veterans at Work for America: Technical Scholarship Fund

Scholarships/grants support veterans who served honorably in the U.S. military who wish to transition their skills into transportation technician jobs at home. Awards help struggling veterans bridge the gap between the start of school & benefits.
Military Families Receive Free Mental Health Care - Give An Hour

Military Families Receive Free Mental Health Care - Give An Hour

Military personnel, veterans, and families receive free, confidential counseling from volunteer mental health professionals for PTS, TBIs, depression, anxiety, and other invisible wounds of war.
Adopt A Platoon

Adopt A Platoon

Assure those serving in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Special Forces that they are remembered/appreciated. Provide on-going care packages that improve the quality of life and raise the morale of deployed US Service Men/Women.
Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation

Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation

Proudly serves our nation's combat-wounded, Purple Heart recipients by providing all-expense-paid, therapeutic, outdoor sporting activities that HONOR their service & sacrifice, CONNECT veterans & communities, HEAL invisible wounds of war.
Spirit of Sharing

Spirit of Sharing

SOS assists Active Duty military families in need throughout the year with emergency assistance and various programs, including holiday adoption, back to school and educational events for military spouses.
Wounded Warrior Mentor Program San Antonio

Wounded Warrior Mentor Program San Antonio

Helping wounded warriors, providing one-on-one counseling on goal setting, benefits, jobs, education and finances during their transition from hospitalization back to life.
Support Our Troops®, Inc. - Colorado Chapter

Support Our Troops®, Inc. - Colorado Chapter

Don't abandon America's troops! Help Support Our Troops provide millions in support worldwide: military family food assistance, childrens camps, soldier care packages, etc. Without you we are an empty vessel; together we do great things for great people
Operation: Care And Comfort

Operation: Care And Comfort

Operation: Care and Comfort supports military overseas on combat and humanitarian missions, and troops, veterans and their families here at home. Our 3 award winning programs are OCC Care Packages, OCC Tickets for Troops, and OCC Adopt a Military Family.
Operation Second Chance, Inc.

Operation Second Chance, Inc.

Providing emergency assistance and morale activities to wounded, injured and ill post 911 Armed Forces veterans and their families,including daily assistance, emergency financial assistance, counseling, travel, retreats, scholarships, transition mentoring.
Christian Service Centers Inc

Christian Service Centers Inc

Ministry to military men and women in Military City, San Antonio, TX providing wholesome recreation, free refreshments, internet access, fellowship, Bible studies and Christian counseling.
United States Marines Youth Foundation, Inc.

United States Marines Youth Foundation, Inc.

Our Youth Physical Fitness Program builds discipline & health in schools. Our Award for Musical Excellence recognizes deserving band students. Our Solution to a Drug-free America helps reduce childhood obesity, drug, alcohol & tobacco use.
America's VetDogs - the Veteran's K-9 Corps, Inc.

America's VetDogs - the Veteran's K-9 Corps, Inc.

Our guide and service dog programs were created to provide enhanced mobility and renewed independence to veterans and first responders with disabilities, allowing them to once again live without boundaries. All of our services are provided at no charge.
Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America

Placing wreaths on veteran gravestones in all 50 states and beyond, we remember the fallen, honor those that serve and teach children about freedom.
Nuru International

Nuru International

Goal: promote global security by ending extreme poverty in remote, rural areas of fragile states & conflict zones by building self-sustaining, self-scaling programs that enable communities to lift themselves out of extreme poverty.
paws4vets

paws4vets

Placing customized Service Dogs with Veterans and their dependents living with disabilities including PTSD, TBI, MST & Moral Injury. Training focused on teaching clients to Control, Regulate, and Mitigate symptoms and reintegrate into society.
Support Our Troops®, Inc. - Minnesota Chapter

Support Our Troops®, Inc. - Minnesota Chapter

Don't abandon America's troops! They Support Us, Let's Support Them! Help Support Our Troops® ship provide of morale and well-being to troops and families worldwide!
Support Our Troops®, Inc. - Oregon Chapter

Support Our Troops®, Inc. - Oregon Chapter

Don't abandon America's troops! They Support Us, Let's Support Them! Help Support Our Troops® provide tons of morale and well-being to troops and families worldwide!
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust

Supports physical & psychological rehabilitation programs; enhances mobility for veterans with amputations or spinal cord injuries; benefits aging veterans; aids & shelters homeless veterans; addresses the needs of veterans returning from combat.
Army Heritage Center Foundation

Army Heritage Center Foundation

Dedicated to telling the Army story... one soldier at a time. We enhance the U.S. Army's efforts to preserve the memories of Soldiers and their families, honor their service, and educate the public of their contributions to the Nation.
Gary Sinise Foundation

Gary Sinise Foundation

The Gary Sinise Foundation serves our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.
That Others May Live Foundation

That Others May Live Foundation

Brave men and women who conduct U.S. Air Force Rescue operations risk their lives to protect our freedom. We provide critical support, scholarships and immediate tragedy assistance to the family survivors of heroes who are killed or severely wounded.
Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund

Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund

We assist active U.S. Army Rangers and their families with acute medical care, recovery, wellness, warrior transition and other programs where government funding falls short.
USA Hockey, Inc.

USA Hockey, Inc.

We grow and impact the sport of hockey by helping young people become leaders, even Olympic heroes. We promote a lifelong love of the sport and provide opportunities for our U.S. National Teams, youth, adult, disabled and underprivileged players.
Travis Manion Foundation

Travis Manion Foundation

Travis Manion Foundation empowers Veterans and Families of the Fallen to develop character in future generations.
USA Hockey Foundation

USA Hockey Foundation

Hockey is for Everyone! Strengthening American hockey by providing support in six areas:participation, opportunity, safety, player development, education & commemoration.Provide education & training for youth, adults & people w/ disabilities.
HUGS Project

HUGS Project

We provide vital services at home for OK Veterans & 1st Responders (fund Traumatic Brain Injury/PTSd treatments) & abroad for American Troops in harm's way (care packages). We take no salaries. Our labor of love is a thank you for our freedoms.
National Guard Educational Foundation

National Guard Educational Foundation

Preserves the history and heritage of the National Guard of the United States. Help us tell this American story of service and sacrifice.
Warrior Canine Connection, Inc.

Warrior Canine Connection, Inc.

Help recovering Warriors reconnect with life, their families and community. We enlist Warriors in a therapeutic mission of learning to train service dogs for their fellow Veterans. Your gift brings the healing power of dogs to our Nation's heroes.
Special Forces Family Fund

Special Forces Family Fund

In a Special Forces family, every member serves. Support SF families before, during, and after each soldier's deployment through community events, tuition assistance, family care.
Pennsylvania Veterans Foundation

Pennsylvania Veterans Foundation

To honor the sacrifices of Pennsylvania's Military Veterans, this organization is dedicated to supporting and assisting these Veterans, their families, and the organizations that serve them.
Operation Comfort

Operation Comfort

Providing Wounded, Ill, and Injured Service Members and their immediate family adaptive programming to include cycling, sled hockey, Yoga, woodworking, adaptive sport clinics, and community reintegration outings
Sunshine Division Inc

Sunshine Division Inc

Thousands of local children, seniors, families and military veterans will go to bed hungry tonight. Help us provide them with much needed healthy food and gently used and new clothing today. FREE Food and Clothing Assistance for over 95 years!
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.

We support the members of the military, veterans and the families of our fallen heroes. By serving others, we support each other.
Bible Givers International

Bible Givers International

Give Hope. Give Life. Give Bibles. Send Bibles nationally and internationally to first responders, military, foodshelves, prisons, children and others. God's Word changes lives.
National Veterans Legal Services Program, Inc.

National Veterans Legal Services Program, Inc.

Providing free legal services to help military veterans/families secure disability benefits to which they are entitled from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Armed Forces. Recruit/train/mentor volunteer lawyers to handle disability cases.
Task Force Dagger Foundation

Task Force Dagger Foundation

Providing immediate assistance to wounded, ill or injured Special Operations service members and their families. Our health and rehabilitative therapy activities foster a sense of well-being, offer encouragement, and assist service members in recovery.
Pets for Patriots

Pets for Patriots

Our vision is to end animal homelessness in the United States while giving our veterans, wounded warriors and active duty military the greatest "thank you" of all: the extraordinary love of a companion pet.
Operation Homefront California

Operation Homefront California

Emergency support and morale to our military troops, the families they leave behind during deployment, and wounded warriors when they return home. Help protect freedom.
Operation Homefront - Central Midwest

Operation Homefront - Central Midwest

Emergency support and morale to our military troops, the families they leave behind during deployment, and wounded warriors when they return home. Help protect freedom.
Dogs On Deployment

Dogs On Deployment

Dogs on Deployment provides a foster network, financial assistance program and resource center for companion pets belonging to active duty, reservist, wounded warriors and veterans to provide assistance during their military commitments and transition.
TroopsDirect

TroopsDirect

When critical medical, hygiene, canine & communication items needed by American military forces cannot be accessed through their supply chain, we acquire it for them. Anywhere, any time, no charge.
Atheists in Foxholes: Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers

Atheists in Foxholes: Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers

Humanists, atheists and other nontheists serving honorably in the United States military have a home. We provide a unique service by building community for the unprotected nontheistic military minority. Fighting for the Freedoms We Defend.
K9s For Warriors

K9s For Warriors

Rescue dogs trained as Service Dogs for veterans/active duty military suffering from PTSD, TBI, or MST. New leash on life for military heroes.
Packages for Warriors-Hearts of America, Inc

Packages for Warriors-Hearts of America, Inc

Support U.S.A. Service members around the world by showing your appreciation by contributing towards hygiene, sundries & comfort items while they defend our freedom. Let us provide a personalized care package & free shipping to brighten their day.
Luke's Wings

Luke's Wings

Luke's Wings provides complimentary airfare to wounded, ill and injured service members and their loved ones to keep them physically connected during recovery and rehabilitation, bringing the mental, emotional and physical support they need.
In God We Trust Foundation, Inc. - California Chapter

In God We Trust Foundation, Inc. - California Chapter

Food assistance to deserving veterans and active duty military; Christian guidance and support to youth and teenagers coping with challenges of parent's military service.
Returning Veterans Project

Returning Veterans Project

RVP has 170 independent mental health and somatic practitioners, 3 equine therapy projects, 4 university health care clinics, & writing programs delivering free services for post 9/11 war zone veterans and military families in Oregon and SW Washington.
Canine Wounded Heroes - Minnesota Chapter

Canine Wounded Heroes - Minnesota Chapter

We equip K-9 police dogs with bullet-resistant, knife-resistant, blast-resistant protective vests to help keep them safe in the line of duty.
Paws for Purple Hearts

Paws for Purple Hearts

Teaching Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) to train service dogs for fellow Veterans with physical disabilities and combat-related injuries.
Tailhook Educational Foundation

Tailhook Educational Foundation

Aircraft Carrier Aviation deploys U.S, air power worldwide supporting National Security worldwide. TEF champions those who serve on these deployable military cities by providing scholarships to children and grandchildren of these modern military heroes.
Swords to Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization

Swords to Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization

We heal the wounds, restore dignity, hope and self-sufficiency to all veterans in need and reduce homelessness and poverty among veterans.
Comfort Crew for Military Kids

Comfort Crew for Military Kids

We have created a series of resources with strategies focused on the needs of military families with children ages 6-12 to nurture resiliency and provide strength for the extraordinary challenges they face: deployment, reintegration, injury and loss.
Pat Tillman Foundation

Pat Tillman Foundation

The Pat Tillman Foundation unites and empowers remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self.
Paws of War Inc.

Paws of War Inc.

We train and place shelter dogs to serve and provide independence to our military veterans suffering from PTSD and TBI.
Milwaukee County War Memorial, Inc.

Milwaukee County War Memorial, Inc.

We honor the service and sacrifice of veterans through our inspirational memorials and exhibits and serve the community through educational programs, activities, displays, veteran programs and community events.
Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation

Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation

Provides Quality of Life services and medical equipment to senior and disabled military vets living in the Veterans Home of California by raising funds for physical rehabilitation and skilled nursing equipment that is not provided by the State.
Travis Mills Foundation

Travis Mills Foundation

We support injured veterans and their families through all-inclusive retreats at no cost to the family.
Ranger Road

Ranger Road

Ranger Road brings veterans and civilians together through extraordinary experiences by empowering the veterans transition to the next chapter of their life.
South Asian Military Family Support Network

South Asian Military Family Support Network

SAMFSN provides opportunities, events and forums to advance cultural diversity within the U.S military. We also provide civilian transition support to all veterans.
America's Homeless Veterans

America's Homeless Veterans

We are Veterans helping Veterans overcome the challenges associated with the transition to Civilian life. We provide affordable housing and referrals to help support and meet the individual needs of our heroes.
Carry The Load

Carry The Load

Carry The Load is a non-profit dedicated to providing active, meaningful ways to honor and celebrate the sacrifices made by our nation's heroes - military, veterans, law enforcement, firefighters and first responders.
America's Care Packages for the Troops

America's Care Packages for the Troops

The nation's largest grassroots pro-troop organization dedicated to supporting our Troops on the Front Lines with Troop and K9 care packages to deployed service-members around the world. We have sent over 450 Tons of Care Packages.
Patriot Paws Service Dogs

Patriot Paws Service Dogs

Patriot PAWS Service Dogs trains service dogs of the highest quality and provides them at no cost to disabled American veterans and others with mobility disabilities and/or PTSD in order to help restore their physical and emotional independence.
Naval War College Foundation Inc

Naval War College Foundation Inc

We support the U.S. Naval War College in educating and developing future leaders capable of strategically advising senior leaders and policymakers.
Michigan Freedom Center

Michigan Freedom Center

Serving Those Who Serve Us. We provide a welcome and friendly respite to traveling military members, veterans, and their families.

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