District of Columbia · Care Packages for Hospitalized Veterans Funding
Fund Care Packages for Hospitalized Veterans for District of Columbia veterans
Comfort packages delivered to veterans on extended stays at VA Medical Centers and inpatient mental-health units. Coordinated with VA Voluntary Service. Average package: $40. Restricted gifts to District of Columbia veteran impact accepted under our Gift Acceptance Policy.
District of Columbia Funding Ask
$5,000–$100,000 for District of Columbia care packages
District of Columbia VAMCs serve thousands of inpatient veterans annually. $5,000 funds ~125 packages delivered to District of Columbia VAMCs over 1-2 quarters. $25,000 funds 600 packages quarterly + delivery to 4 District of Columbia-area VAMCs. $100,000 funds a 12-month District of Columbia program at all major regional VAMCs.
A District of Columbia veteran admitted to a VA Medical Center for extended care often loses contact with friends and family. Post-discharge suicide risk peaks at week 4. Care packages communicate: someone outside knows you are here.
686
Verified veteran-aid resources we maintain in District of Columbia
99.9%
FIPS-tract geocoded
P82
NTEE category
Cross-links for District of Columbia due diligence
For complete program details (sourced statistics, program model, full FAQ, all funding levels), see the parent page Care Packages for Hospitalized Veterans.