Veteran Service Organization Profile
AMVETS (American Veterans)
AMVETS · Founded 1944 · Lanham, MD
Mission: Enhance and safeguard the entitlements for all American veterans who have served honorably and to improve the quality of life for them, their families, and the communities where they live.
Services
- Free VA disability claims help (VA-accredited representatives)
- Career Center — employment assistance + resume help
- Veteran homelessness reduction grants
- Healing Heroes — mental health programs
- AMVETS Riders + Family Support
Eligibility to join
Anyone who has served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces from Sept 16, 1940 to present.
In crisis? Call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line — 24/7 confidential, federally-operated. Text 838255. Chat at veteranscrisisline.net.
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About this profile
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