Fight For Veterans
What you may not know about our vets:
□ There are more than 19.3 million U.S. veterans and 9.4 million are older than 65.
□ Approximately 49,933 are homeless and 50% suffer from service related disabilities. Two thirds deal with substance abuse problems.
□ At least one in five veterans has PTSD as a result of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars.
□ At least 22 U.S veterans commit suicide every day… which is 1 every 65 minutes. About thirty percent of all vets have considered suicide.
□ One in every 5 suicides taking place nationally is a veteran.
VETERANS’ CHARITIES
Listed below are several highly rated charities for our veterans and their mission. To learn more about them or find more charities go to:
Stop Soldier Suicide
To help connect veterans with free mental healthcare in the military or civilian realms.
Support Homeless Veterans, Inc.
Devoted to bringing quality of life and promoting purpose.
Wounded Warrior Project
Offers 19 free programs and support services.
Soldiers' Angels
Responds quickly to requests for support and assistance.
Mission in Citrus Inc.
Seeks to empower homeless veterans to meet their own needs.
Veterans Tickets Foundation
Provides free tickets to sports events, concerts and family activities.
Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children
Helps families find stability and positive change during times of crisis.
Veterans Airlift Command
Provides free air transportation to wounded veterans and their families.