Support Disabled American Veterans Today

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization holds a special place in our hearts because each member of our team has a veteran in their family. These loved ones have dedicated their lives to protecting the freedoms we hold dear, often facing immense challenges both during and after their service. Supporting DAV is our way of honoring their sacrifices and ensuring that every veteran receives the help they deserve.

DAV provides critical resources to veterans, such as access to healthcare, education, and job training, while also advocating for policies that improve their quality of life. They empower veterans to navigate the challenges of reintegration into civilian life, offering hope and support to those who need it most.

By raising funds for DAV, we can help expand their reach and impact, ensuring that no veteran is left behind. Every dollar we raise goes directly toward providing essential services and support systems for disabled veterans and their families.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who gave so much for our country. Supporting DAV isn’t just a cause—it’s a tribute to the heroes who continue to inspire us every day.

Photo by Nathaniel Brooks for the New York Times.

About the charity:

DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is a federally incorporated, nonprofit organization. That wishes to empower veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. They offer expert help with disability claims and appeals, employment assistance, also entrepreneurship program. They recently added a category to the organization: DAV Caregivers Support.

The organization helps with disbursing funds when in need for those in disaster relief. They create jobs and promote jobs for veterans. They provide a transportation network by volunteers to drive veterans to hospitals to receive treatment. DAV aslo provides scholarships for those who volunteers that dedicate time and service.

2023 Annual Report:

Support and Revenue

Support:

Contributions, primarily direct mail solicitations and bequests 136,463,118

National per capita dues 3,908,415

Contributed services and facilities, primarily services 39,339,895

Contributed media and materials 105,454,009

Total support $285,165,437

Revenue:

Interest and dividends 12,344,610

List royalties 512,326

Miscellaneous revenue 549,112

Total revenue $13,406,048

Realized investment gains 20,845,881

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE $319,417,366

Expenses:

Program services:

Service program 41,044,212

Employment program 2,247,211

Entrepreneurial services 473,490

Legislative program 2,493,482

Voluntary services program 40,209,169

State services and disaster relief 5,383,192

Communications program 9,847,866

Public service announcement program, primarily contributed media 106,418,653

Membership program 7,819,103

Public awareness outreach 26,787,248

Total program services $242,723,626

Supporting services:

Fundraising costs 39,855,005

Administrative and general 8,955,322

Total supporting services 48,810,327

TOTAL EXPENSES $291,533,953

Veteran population:

In 2022, there were 16.2 million veterans in the US.

Spending on veterans:

In fiscal year 2020, governments spent a combined total of $249.4 billion on supporting veterans. That comes out to $752 per person.

How the money will be used:

When you donate to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), the money is primarily used to provide free, professional assistance to veterans in obtaining VA benefits and other government services they've earned through military service, including helping them access medical care, financial aid, and employment opportunities; this includes funding for transportation to appointments, service officers to navigate the claims process, and advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill to protect veterans' rights.