Puerto Rico · Care Packages for Hospitalized Veterans Funding
Fund Care Packages for Hospitalized Veterans for Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico veteran impact accepted under our Gift Acceptance Policy.
Puerto Rico Funding Ask
$5,000–$100,000 for Puerto Rico care packages
Puerto Rico VAMCs serve thousands of inpatient veterans annually. $5,000 funds ~125 packages delivered to Puerto Rico VAMCs over 1-2 quarters. $25,000 funds 600 packages quarterly + delivery to 4 Puerto Rico-area VAMCs. $100,000 funds a 12-month Puerto Rico program at all major regional VAMCs.
A Puerto Rico 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.
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Verified veteran-aid resources we maintain in Puerto Rico
For complete program details (sourced statistics, program model, full FAQ, all funding levels), see the parent page Care Packages for Hospitalized Veterans.