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A South Carolina veterans organization just received a fully refurbished 2021 KIA Sorento to help deliver service dogs to those who served. The gift came from an unlikely alliance of insurance companies and auto repair shops turning wrecked vehicles into second chances.
A police department's fishing tournament just reeled in $3,000 to help veterans get service dogs. Anglers caught over 300 pounds of bass while supporting a life-changing cause.
New VA studies show service dogs reduce physical stress in Veterans with PTSD, while a new wound-healing gel and peer support program offer additional hope. Three breakthrough findings demonstrate the VA's commitment to innovative care for those who served.
When veterans enter hospice care in Florida, fellow service members are showing up to provide comfort through their final days. Community Hospice & Palliative Care has built a powerful program connecting veteran volunteers with dying veterans who understand what they've been through.
When chronic injuries from military service left George Stewart unable to maintain his Hiram home, more than 10 volunteers from Disabled American Veterans chapters across Maine showed up to help. They raked his yard, stacked wood, and tackled spring cleanup tasks that would have been impossible for the former 82nd Airborne paratrooper to do alone.
Retired Army Sgt. Maj. Mary Autrey became the first honoree in a new nationwide campaign celebrating community volunteers. The Indianapolis veteran has spent decades helping homeless veterans and mentoring young people after 22 years of military service.
Former armed forces personnel across India are launching successful businesses, bringing military discipline to entrepreneurship. From financial planning to defense tech, these veterans are proving their second act can be just as impactful as their first.
When a spinal injury left George Stewart unable to maintain his home, over 10 fellow veterans showed up to his door in Hiram with rakes, strong backs, and gratitude. The cleanup is part of a nationwide effort to help more than one million veterans access the support they've earned.
A disabled veterans organization in Albert Lea, Minnesota, presented an American flag to a local care facility, honoring both residents and staff who served. The gift connects generations of service members in a heartwarming community gesture.
At Michigan's Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, 125 volunteer drivers traveled more than 141,000 miles last year to transport veterans across the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin to their healthcare appointments. These dedicated volunteers, along with red coat greeters and hospice companions, provided 19,000 hours of service in 2024.
American Legion members turned their annual convention into a day of service, cleaning up a historic cemetery that's the final resting place for more than 800 African American veterans. The volunteer effort brings new attention to a site that depends on community help to survive.
Volunteers at Mississippi's Jackson VA aren't just helping—they're becoming the trusted faces Veterans remember most. From greeting arrivals to running programs, these everyday heroes are proving that small acts of service create lasting impact.
Paul Rees lost his ability to walk after a mine explosion in Bosnia, survived 21 days of captivity in Libya, and now dedicates his life to helping fellow veterans heal. His story shows how the hardest battles often come after service ends.
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is expanding free admission to all veterans starting this Memorial Day weekend, honoring Americans whose military service was shaped by the September 11 attacks. The move extends a program previously limited to active-duty personnel, recognizing that millions now serving weren't even alive on that day.
The Rangers Charity Foundation just handed £10,000 to two Scottish veterans charities that provide daily support, hot meals, and mental health services to former military members and their families. The donation marks the end of a season-long partnership that's part of over £271,000 the Foundation has given to armed forces causes.
More than 5 million veterans lost money to scammers in 2024, but a growing network of advocates, tech experts, and fellow veterans is fighting back with free tools and education. New resources are helping service members protect their benefits and personal information from fraudsters who exploit military records.
A new nationwide program helps military veterans turn their service experience into commercial truck driving licenses in weeks instead of months. Nine more states just joined, bringing the total to 36 states offering veterans this career fast track.
This Saturday, volunteers will gather at Lakeview Cemetery to place flags on veterans' graves, continuing a beloved New Canaan tradition that honors fallen service members while bringing the community together. The VFW Post 653 coordinates the effort, which involves planting flags at hundreds of gravesites ahead of Memorial Day.
A Nevada organization supporting veterans is calling for more volunteers as it serves record numbers of those who served our country. The Veterans Guest House just opened a new hospice facility and needs helping hands to keep up with growing demand.
Nearly 50 volunteers in DuPage County spent MLK Day assembling thousands of care packages for homeless veterans and first responders. The nonprofit Support Over Stigma organized the community event to honor Dr. King's legacy of service.
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