Veteran Service Organization Profile

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)

IAVA · Founded 2004 · New York, NY

EIN

20-2358921

Founded

2004

New York, NY

Reach

~425,000 members

Mission: Connect, unite, and empower post-9/11 veterans through advocacy, community, and direct support services.

Services

Rapid Response Referral Program (RRRP) — case management for crisis-level needs
Annual policy agenda focused on post-9/11 vet issues
Veteran transition assistance
Storm the Hill — annual policy advocacy event
GIBills.com — GI Bill research tool

Eligibility to join

Anyone who served in OEF, OIF, OND, or related post-9/11 operations. Free membership.

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Notes

Specifically focused on the post-9/11 veteran cohort. Less old-line-VSO, more advocacy/policy oriented.

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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