TOP MILITARY NONPROFITS

There are many programs around our nation and the world that are giving their time and funds to helping the servicemen of our country. Each of these nonprofit organizations has a mission and an aim to benefit the military members that have served our country. Here is a look into a few of theses top nonprofit organizations.

Protect Our Troops is not yet a full-fledged 501c3 but is working on its application. As an approved Utah Charitable Organization, PrtotectOurTroops has raised plenty of money for the families of deployed troops so they could receive free home security alarms and monthly monitoring reimbursement while their loved ones are deployed. ProtectOurTroops was started by a member of the Utah Army Reserve and is dedicated to bringing peace of mind to all the deserving and sacrificing families nationwide

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1920 for American veterans who were disabled in the line of duty. It currently has about 1.2 million members, and its aim is to make the lives of disabled veterans and their families better. In 1932 it received a congressional charter. The DAV provides free services and assistance to its members solely through contributions and membership dues. Volunteers provide much of the service to its members, such as rides to and from medical visits. The DAV is the “official voice of the nation’s wartime disabled veterans.” (http://www.dav.org)

The Wounded Warrior Project is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “honor and empower wounded warriors”. They want to call attention to the importance of the needs of severely injured service men and women and ask for support. Not only do they want to call for the public’s support, but they want the injured to support each other. They are working on setting up programs for the injured and support groups.

Operation Homefront is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to more than 45,000 military families. The group provides assistance to the troops but, also to their families at home, and the wounded when they return home. Some of the assistance they offer includes; emergency aid, furniture donation, financial assistance, a moving assistance program, a computer program to help loved ones keep in touch, and community and social outreach programs. They have donated more than $5 million to families in emergency, and more than 6.5 million in goods and services. In just 7 years, this group has expanded to 30 chapters all over the nation.

Home for Our Troops is a nonprofit organization through which homes are build that are specifically adapted for severely injured veterans. These homes are built from donations of money, time, labor, and materials. The group was put together in 2004 with the aim to provide relief and aid to the men and woman who were injured or disabled serving their country. The homes are designed to help them maneuver with more ease and live more independently with their disability.

These nonprofit organizations are all designed to serve the men and women who served our country. Whether it be helping them relax and enjoy an afternoon of recreation, or taking a disabled veteran to a medical visit, many volunteers donate their time to these nonprofit organizations to say thank you.