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DAV is a leading nonprofit that provides to veterans of all generations a lifetime of support—at no cost to them—so they can reach their personal victories. We assist veterans in positive, life-changing ways by helping them access the benefits they’ve earned and connecting them to meaningful employment opportunities. America’s most resourceful veterans service organization • DAV helps veterans file claims for VA benefits and assists through every step of the process. • We helped veterans and family members receive more than 21 billion in benefits last year. • Our volunteers provide more than 615,000 rides each year, to help veterans get to and from medical appointments. • DAV transition advocates, on military bases across the country, help those leaving active duty access their benefits and transition back to civilian life. • DAV hosts career fairs across the country and online that help thousands get jobs every year. • With nearly 1,300 chapters, DAV provides a national network of local support for veterans and their families. TO GET HELP, VOLUNTEER OR DONATE, VISIT DAV.ORG DAV SUPPORTS VICTORIES for veterans 100 years of commitment to the service of those who sacrificed in our defense

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Page 1: DAV General Brochure · 2020-03-11 · DAV is a leading nonprofit that provides to veterans of all generations a lifetime of support—at no cost to them—so they can reach their

DAV is a leading nonprofit that provides to veterans of all generations a lifetime of support—at no cost to them—so they can reach their personal victories. We assist veterans in positive, life-changing ways by helping them access the benefits they’ve earned and connecting them to meaningful employment opportunities.

America’s most resourceful veterans service organization

• DAV helps veterans file claims for VA benefits and assists through every step of the process.

• We helped veterans and family members receive more than 21 billion in benefits last year.

• Our volunteers provide more than 615,000 rides each year, to help veterans get to and from medical appointments.

• DAV transition advocates, on military bases across the country, help those leaving active duty access their benefits and transition back to civilian life.

• DAV hosts career fairs across the country and online that help thousands get jobs every year.

• With nearly 1,300 chapters, DAV provides a national network of local support for veterans and their families.

TO GET HELP, VOLUNTEER OR DONATE, VISIT DAV.ORG

DAV SUPPORTS VICTORIES

for veterans

100 years of commitment to the service of those who sacrificed in our defense

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“ My victory was completing my education.”

—CeCe Mazyck, veteran

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS3725 Alexandria PikeCold Spring, KY 41076859-441-7300Toll Free 877-426-2838

NATIONAL SERVICE ANDLEGISLATIVE HEADQUARTERS807 Maine Avenue SWWashington, DC 20024202-554-3501

404007 (3/20)

DAV fights for the rights of all veterans• DAV works to inform the public and lawmakers of the

challenges veterans face and rallies Americans to join the cause.

• Our more than 1 million members provide a powerful voice ensuring that veterans are heard at the local, state, and federal level.

• DAV Benefits Protection Teams make sure veterans get the health care services and benefits they have earned and deserve.

• DAV plays a critical role in shaping federal policies and budgets to strengthen veterans health care and benefits for the men and women who served.

37%Only 37% of veterans claimed they knew what benefits they are eligible for and how to access them.

44%Only 44% of veterans reported that they’ve received the benefits they were promised.

DAV is keeping the promise to America’s veterans.

SOURCE: DAV Veterans Pulse Survey, view online at veteranspulse.org.