4 ORGANIZATIONS THATHELP VETERANS

Edward Withrow

AMVETS National

Service Foundation

The AMVETS National Service Foundation was founded in

1948.

Its original goal was to help WWII veterans readjust to

civilian life.

Today the organization operates numerous programs.

The programs help veterans file for VA benefits,

operate thrift stores, and award scholarships to veterans

and their families.

Fisher House

Foundation

If a veteran needs to travel to receive medical treatment,

the Fisher House Foundation provides temporary

housing to the veteran's family so that they can be near

their loved one.

Over 275,000 families have been helped since the

foundation began in 1990.

In addition to donating homes, the organization also

provides scholarships to military children.

Hire

Heroes USA

Hire Heroes USA focuses on helping veterans find jobs.

The organization provides their service for free.

Specialists help veterans take what they have learned in

the military and convey this experience to an interview

setting.

The organization also offers workshops on writing resumes

and cover letters.

Wounded Warriors

Family Support

Wounded Warriors Family Support helps the families of

veterans that have been killed or wounded while serving

their country.

The organization's work includes funding family retreats

to different national parks.

Additionally, the organization has a welding training

program and sponsors a marathon each year.

While the organization has only been around since 2003, it

has accomplished a great deal and helped many families.