Advocating on behalf of Vietnam veterans for sweeping legislative changes related to healthcare and other benefits—or simply helping to support and spread the word about a single veteran’s cause—is one way to both make your voice heard and give back to the people who risked their lives for the country. The VVA maintains a Legislative Action Center to keep supporters apprised of ongoing government proposals that could use a push from the public, like the current request to recognize the efforts of the Donut Dollies, a group of brave women who risked (and sometimes lost) their own lives to comfort soldiers at war. According to Solutions for Change, “Of all the veterans who have experienced homelessness from World War II to the present, half of them are Vietnam veterans.” The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans Inc., and Operation Dignity are just some of the many nonprofit organizations that help veterans find affordable housing, are often looking for volunteers, and always welcome donations.
Author: Jennifer M Wood
Published at: 2025-04-29 22:51:00
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