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Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust
Category: Disabilities
DescriptionThe Trust supports physical and psychological rehabilitation programs, meets the special needs of veterans with specific disabilities, such as amputation and blindness, and aids and shelters homeless veterans. The Trust supports key programs such as helping to maintain a volunteer-operated transportation network providing rides to sick and disabled veterans needing transportation to and from VA medical centers for treatment. Bringing hope to the forgotten and suffering families of disabled veterans is also a priority. The Trust seeks new and innovative ways to make a positive difference in the lives of the disabled veterans and their families. Of particular interest are programs ensuring quality health care for veterans, assistance to veterans suffering Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and substance abuse, and programs enhancing research and mobility for veterans with amputations and spinal cord injuries. The Trust is also interested in programs that benefit aging disabled veterans and those that evaluate and address the needs of veterans disabled in recent wars and conflicts. There are four deadlines a year. An application form is available on the Web site. Applicants must include seven sets of the application and documentation. Additional information is available on the Web site.
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