Disabled Veterans National Foundation Company Profile
The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) exists to change the lives of men and women who came home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom.
We achieve this mission by:
Providing direct services to disabled veterans and their families where needed.
Collaborating with like-minded organizations to provide those services whenever it is in the best interests of veterans and their families.
Paying particular attention to the needs of underserved groups of veterans, including women who served our country, homeless veterans, disabled vets and those who suffer such invisible wounds as brain injuries and PTSD.
Working on our own and with other organizations to advance the interests of all disabled veterans and their families.
News from Disabled Veterans National Foundation:
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Reflects on 41st Anniversary of Vietnam War's Conclusion
Monday, January 27th will commemorate the end of one of the most devastating conflicts in United States History WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a nonprofit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our […]
With New Funding Announced to Help Homeless Veterans, Disabled Veterans National Foundation Expresses Optimism on VA's Final Push to End Homelessness Among Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced $600 million for local groups serving homeless veterans in order to meet 2015 deadline to end veterans' homelessness WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a nonprofit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Delivers Shipment of Clothing to Albany Stand Down Event
More than $270,000 worth of clothing sent to veterans and their families in the Capital region of New York WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a nonprofit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Applauds VA’s Expansion of TBI Payments
Beginning in 2014 the VA will increase monthly compensation for veterans and their dependents. WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a nonprofit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, is applauding […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation and G.I. Joe Coffee Team Up to Help Aspiring Veteran Entrepreneurs
Some proceeds from select G.I. Joe Coffee products will be used in efforts to help Veterans in entrepreneur programs WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a nonprofit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Reminds Veterans of VA's 2014 COLA Increase
Beginning in 2014 the VA will increase monthly compensation for veterans and their dependents. WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a nonprofit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, is reminding veterans […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Launches Remodeled Website Featuring Benefits and Resources Navigation
Nonprofit veterans service organization proud to introduce more easily navigable site WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a nonprofit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, is pleased to announce its […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Approves of VA's $8.8 Million in Grants to Help Homeless Veteran Organizations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a nonprofit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, is pleased with the Department of Veterans Affairs' decision to grant $8.8 million dedicated to transitional housing […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Encourages Americans to Remember True Meaning of Veterans Day
Non-profit issues renewed call for citizens to unite with veterans and veterans organizations WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a nonprofit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, is reminding Americans of […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Supportive of Legislative Efforts to Address Backlog Reduction
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a nonprofit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, is praising recent legislation that would form a commission to evaluate new ways to reduce the backlog […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Spreads Hope with Recent Visit to New England Center for Homeless Veterans
Boston-based non-profit is a program partner of DVNF WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a nonprofit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, recently visited the New England Center for Homeless […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Voices Shutdown Concerns of Veterans, Hopeful for End to Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, is still hopeful for a deal to be made to end the government shutdown. At the same […]
Veterans Must Prepare for Significant Benefits Delays, Says Disabled Veterans National Foundation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, is reminding veterans affected by the government shutdown to prepare for delayed benefits in the event […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Introduces New Executive Director
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, is pleased to announce its new Executive Director, Sergeant Major (Ret.) Joseph VanFonda. Sgt. Maj. VanFonda, a […]
New VA Patient-Centered Community Care Initiative Supported by The Disabled Veterans National Foundation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, is offering its support to the Department of Veterans Affairs' new initiative to expand healthcare services to […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Supports VA's Suicide Prevention Month Initiative
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, is echoing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in asking the public to lend support to veterans […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Reflects Upon September 11th, POW/MIA Recognition Day
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending America's safety and freedom, is reflecting upon the significance of the month of September, most notably, September 11th. The organization is also […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Highlights Disparity in Some Veteran Assistance Programs
DVNF is renewing focus and drive on pairing vets with the right government program for their needs WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — In his article 'Many Vets' Caregivers Cut out From Federal Benefit' (http://abcn.ws/1a9KeXL), Kevin Freking provided insight into how one mother, the sole caregiver of her disabled veteran son, is able to financially rely […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Celebrates the Bravery of Medal of Honor Recipient, SSG Ty Carter
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, is retelling with great admiration the events of October 3, 2009: a day that will forever stand […]
Disabled Veterans Should Seek Help from Claims Preparers When Filing Benefits Claims, Says the Disabled Veterans National Foundation
National non-profit DVNF supports Veterans Affairs in getting veterans the assistance they deserve WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, is urging disabled veterans […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Applauds Executive Order Calling for Creation of Joint PTSD and TBI Research Consortia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, is applauding an Executive Order that will have the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans […]
Veterans Encouraged to Apply to VA Healthcare, Says Disabled Veterans National Foundation
The Affordable Care Act takes effect on October 1 WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, is urging Veterans and their families to […]
Bowie Baysox's Military Appreciation Night to be Attended by the Disabled Veterans National Foundation
DVNF veteran to throw first pitch at Baltimore Orioles minor league team game on August 14 WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, has […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Sends Grants to Two Veteran Organizations
WASHINGTON, July 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, announces the recent grant of $10,000 to ARVets, a Little Rock, Arkansas-based veterans organization. DVNF also […]
Veterans Better Equipped for Job Hiring Process Thanks to August Employment Webinar Series from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation
WASHINGTON, July 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation, a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, is pleased to announce the next installation of the Veterans' Employment Webinar Series. Beginning in August, the series, […]
Veteran Unemployment Decline Reflects Improving Job Market for Military Service Members, According to Disabled Veterans National Foundation
VA initiatives, nonprofit groups, and large companies have attributed to veteran hiring growth WASHINGTON, July 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, was pleased to see […]
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Applauds Department of Transportation's Training Grants for Veterans
Grants will assist veterans in securing jobs in the high-growth commercial trucking industry WASHINGTON, July 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, applauds the Department […]
