Veterans Organizations
Veterans Organizations We Support
Baylor Veteran Educational and Transition Services (VETS) Program
Currently ranked No. 38 among the Best Colleges for Veterans ranking by U.S. News.
Stan Parker Foundation
The mission of the Stan C Parker Foundation is to assist those in need through a culture of advocacy, support, charity, education, and attaining joy through victory. With a focus on US Veterans, our projects will always be impactful.
https://www.facebook.com/stancparkerfoundation
Veterans One Stop
The Veterans One Stop (VOS) is the first comprehensive veteran service organization of its kind in the nation to provide veterans and their families with a facility where a variety of fundamental services can be accessed at one location.
Additional Veterans Service Organizations
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
“MOAA is the nation’s largest and most influential association of uniformed service officers and their surviving spouses. We are an independent, nonprofit, politically nonpartisan organization…MOAA is an association of officers and surviving spouses carrying out our role and responsibility to represent and support all ranks across all services at every stage of their careers. We are the leading voice on compensation and all benefit matters for all members of the uniformed services community.
https://www.moaa.org/content/about-moaa/mission
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc. (T.A.P.S.)
“TAPS is the national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources to all those grieving a death in the military or veteran community. Since 1994, TAPS has provided comfort and hope 24/7 through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones.”
AMVETS
“AMVETS is an abbreviation for American Veterans. AMVETS members are active duty and honorably discharged veterans from all branches of service. We are chartered by Congress to assist veterans in all aspects of their lives, from fighting for full benefits to finding decent jobs.”
https://www.amvets.org/history
Disabled American Veterans
“We are dedicated to a single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life.”
VA Department of Veterans Affairs
Our Mission: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors. VA offers benefits that can help Veterans buy, retain, or modify a home; earn a degree; start a career; stay healthy; and do much more in life after the military.
https://department.va.gov/about
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces.
Our Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans. Our Vision: Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.
USMilitary.org
“Our goal is to shine a light on relevant news, updates, and discounts that are exclusive to the U.S. military service members, veterans, and their families. We are an independent, privately owned, and unbiased. USMilitary.org exists to serve you.”
TEXVETS
TexVet is the state clearinghouse for trusted information, resources, data, technical support, and research relevant to service members, veterans, and their families, and those who serve them.
Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations
The Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations purpose is to present a unified position to governmental entities for the benefit of veterans – past, present and future. Coalition of some 35 VSO’s and MSO’s in the State.
https://www.tcvo.org/texas-legislative-report.cfm
Texas Veterans Commission
The Texas Veterans Commission’s mission is to advocate for and provide superior service that will significantly improve the quality of life for all Texas veterans, their families, and survivors.
Wounded Warrior Project
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is the nation’s leading veterans service organization, dedicated to the total well-being of post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured veterans and their families. From mental health and physical wellness to VA benefits assistance, peer support, and more, we’re changing the way our nation cares for veterans and helping them thrive for a lifetime.
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
American Legion
Founded by an Act of Congress after World War I, The American Legion fiercely advocates for the unique needs of every generation of veterans, service members, and their families who pledge to protect our nation. Today, we are committed to de-stigmatizing mental health support, offering peer-to-peer resources, and empowering everyone to Be The One in the fight to end veteran suicide.