organization
Vietnam Veterans of America
contactname
Jack McManus, President
contactpage
https://vva.org/contact/
website url
https://vva.org
tag names
Public Health, Community Organizing
description
Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) is a membership-based nonprofit that provides services, advocacy, information and outreach for Vietnam-era veterans and their families. The organization operates veteran services such as claims assistance and a service-officer locator; runs outreach programs addressing Agent Orange and other toxic exposures, PTSD and substance abuse, homelessness, minority and women veterans’ issues, POW/MIA concerns, incarcerated veterans, and veterans’ health care; and engages in government affairs and legislative advocacy through a Legislative Action Center and public testimony. VVA also publishes periodicals and materials for members and the public, organizes events and conferences, supports local chapters, and maintains resources and referrals related to benefits, health, and legal/justice issues affecting veterans.
entity structure secondary
detailnotes
Veterans service and advocacy nonprofit organization Topics: Claims assistance and benefits, Legislative advocacy / government affairs, Agent Orange and toxic exposures, PTSD and substance abuse support, Homeless veterans services, Veterans health care, POW/MIA issues, Veterans in the justice system / incarcerated veterans, Women veterans programs, Outreach and education (JROTC/Eagle Scout), Publications and member communications, Local chapters and events