What types of organizations can a veteran join to help their communities?

What was your MOS?
You might get a lot of enjoyment using your service skills directly as opposed to learning to build a house (or something).

I fundraise for a 501c3 charity that addresses veterans homelessness all year long, where it matters most-
At the street level.

While others discuss the rhetoric, this Vet-run, non-profit org. is on the front lines daily, with clothing drives, meals, temp. housing referrals, and short-term employment opportunities to those in need.

Small donations are welcome, and can help. Giving shouldn't have to hurt. We get that.

Can you find $40.00 to help a few destitute men and women receive care packages, hygiene kits, and cold weather clothing? (includes distribution of coats, socks, gloves, blankets, and tents.)

If so, let the Season of Giving begin, here: 》
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Greg C.
USN Vet.
Portland, OR

Combat Vet Motorcycle Association is another group that does tremendous working for and within our veteran communities.

https://www.combatvet.org/

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Veterans For Peace is a registered non-profit, 501 C-3 organization. All volunteer, been around for decades, has representation in the UN as an NGO. it encourages nonviolent, political activity; educates the public on the costs of war. They are involved in the Vietnam Friendship Village, the Iraq Water Project and a variety of Arlington-inspired projects.

Team Rubicon http://www.teamrubiconusa.org is a great one.

Think about becoming a fellow at the Mission Continues. They give a lot of leeway to shape what you want to do. As long as the project you want to do is service oriented they are usually ok with it and they give you a living stipend as well.

SPC Lewis
I am from Wisconsin and I belong to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Our Post does a lot of comminuty service. We have Veterans from WW2 to present. You might want to check one out

There are quite a few out there to join, DAV, VFW, and a little known one the VMW, Veterans of Modern Warfare which deal with veterans from 1991 and on. It all depends on what you want to do and how much. Each group will have their own agenda and you have to make that decision. I am with the DAV and t6he VMW plus work with a church group with teens do service work in the community, if I can help look me up on face book

On a purely local level you can reach out through a local temple, synagogue, or church. You may need to chat with a few of them before you find one that can point you in the right direction.

Nextdoor is a Social Media platform for neighborhoods. https://nextdoor.com/find-neighborhood/fl/ is a list of florida communities that are currently participating, This is relatively new and may not have much in your area.

I'm not sure about your relationship with the VA but their clinics and hospitals frequently need volunteers as well.

Finally, If you have a stable home with a little extra space, you could even consider being a foster parent. Agencies need help ranging from 24-72hr emergency placements to long term care. One warning, while it is very rewarding, it can also be heartbreaking.