Causes and organizations formed for the purpose of lobbying for or against veteran's issues are the focus of this category.
Recommended Resources
American Ex-Prisoners of War Organization
The American Ex-Prisoners of War Organization provides information about entitlements, medical research, and the personal stories of former POWs.
http://www.axpow.org/
Coalition of Retired Military Veterans
The Coalition of Retired Military Veterans lobbies to restore medical benefits to veterans.
http://www.cormv.org/
The Cold War Veterans Association lobbies for veterans' benefits, educates the public about the Cold War, and provides a real community for Cold War veterans.
http://www.coldwarveterans.com/
The Foundation for American Veterans is a non-profit organization lobbying for increased benefits for veterans.
http://www.fav.org/
The Italian American War Veterans Of The United States provides aid and assistance to veterans and their families by promoting patriotism, civic welfare, and other objectives.
http://www.itamvets.org/
NABVETS, the National Association for Black Veterans lobbies for the increase of benefits for former African American officers.
http://www.nabvets.com/
The National Infantry Association lobbies to preserve infantry heritage and services through the support of the National Infantry Museum.
http://www.infantryassn.com/
PVA, the Paralyzed Veterans of America, addresses a number of legislative and legal issues experienced by veterans and other people with spinal cord injury or dysfunction.
http://www.pva.org/
Step Up 4 Vets is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to give assistance to veterans who are returning to civilian life from active military service. This website features stories of veterans, provides information on how you can support the organization and also provides donation information.
http://www.stepup4vets.org
Provides access to various services offered for war veterans. Includes members resources and benefits information, headquarters directory and locator, current programs and relevant links.
http://www.legion.org
U.S. Vets is a nonprofit organization that helps and delivers service to homeless and at-risk veterans. The website provides news and information on the organization's programs and also showcases results and outcome reports of these programs. The website also provides information on how you can support the organization and be one of the Friends of Veterans. The website also has a section for veterans who needs assistance that contains contact information and an assistance request form.
http://www.usvetsinc.org
The Veterans of U.S. Military Liaison Mission lobby preserves the history and the future of this distinguished U.S. military unit.
http://www.usmlm.org/
Veterans for Common Sense lobby for the protection and enhancement of national security for veterans and their families and for future generations.
http://www.veteransforcommonsense.org/
Created by and for military veterans and their families, Vets is an online resource where veterans can find informative resources specific to their needs. News and articles about navigating life after discharge or retirement, using the GI Bill, accessing health services from the Veteran's Administration, and so on are included. Information on joining the team as a volunteer contributor is posted, along with a contact form, and another form is available to ask questions of a specialist.
https://vets.com/
The Veterans Resource Network Association, or VRNA, is a non-profit association for veterans from all branches of the U.S. military, offering advocacy, as well as education about Veterans policy and benefits.
http://www.vrna.org/
VVA, the Vietnam Veterans of America, is dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families. Web site contains information about legislative issues relating to veterans' benefits.
http://www.vva.org/
