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December 7, 2017

Disabled Veterans National Foundation Urges Department of Veterans Affairs to Reconsider Cut to Vital Program for Homeless Veterans

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) (www.dvnf.org) is urging the Department of Veterans Affairs’ to reconsider a recent proposal that would cut a major homeless veteran program’s budget. A report from the Washington Post recently indicated that the VA planned […]

December 5, 2017

Guest Blog: Supporting a Clean and Sober Lifestyle for Returning Vets

How Family Members Can Support a Clean and Sober Lifestyle for Their Returning Vet By Anna Ciulla A loved one who returns home from active military service is often not the same person they once were, having witnessed and experienced […]

December 1, 2017

Delivering Resources to Veterans in Need

DVNF’s first resource fair a huge success On November 9th, DVNF hosted its first ever resource fair for veterans in the DC Metro area. Government representatives, nonprofit organizations, and additional providers such as staffing firms took part in the event. […]

November 15, 2017

Guest Blog: How a Veteran Can Heal from Traumatic Memories

How a Veteran Can Heal from Traumatic Memories By Anna Ciulla An experience of active combat can be incredibly traumatic, which is why there is such a high prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among the veteran population. These less visible […]

October 19, 2017

Disabled Veterans National Foundation Launches ‘Boots to Suits’ Program to Provide Veterans with New Business Attire

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) (www.dvnf.org) announces the launch of its new program, “Boots to Suits.” Through this new program, DVNF provides new Joseph A. Bank business attire to job-seeking veterans through various program partners that offer employment-related transitional […]

October 12, 2017

GUEST BLOG: What is a ‘Sheep Dog’?

Giving wounded heroes (“Sheep Dogs”) a new outlook on life Military veterans and first responders, who we refer to as “Sheep Dogs,” have an innate need to serve and help those around them. At Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (www.sheepdogia.org), we […]

October 12, 2017

GUEST BLOG: Caring for Elderly Veterans

The Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center works diligently to support elderly veterans By: Yvonne Napolitano, Executive Director The Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center (SJRC) is located in rural, Prescott Valley, AZ. SJRC is the only adult day health […]

October 10, 2017

DVNF Veteran Employee Spotlight – Gary Hwang

An Army Veteran who can handle whatever comes his way As part of DVNF’s commitment to serving the men and women who stood in our defense, we understand the importance of having team members who have been in their shoes. The […]

October 5, 2017

What Grant Recipients Are Saying

Partnerships Helping Our Heroes DVNF’s Capacity Building grants are intended for like-minded organizations who support the mental and physical wellbeing of veterans in their communities through their own unique programs. Through our partnerships with these organizations, we are helping to […]