The Parade of Donations is coming. Here’s what you need to know.
There’s a wonderful tradition that happens every year at the DAV and Auxiliary National Convention—the Parade of Donations.
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Stronger together: One day, 250 million acts of kindness
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DAV, Americans for Ibogaine Launch Partnership to Advance Veteran Research and Policy Advocacy
ERLANGER, Ky.—DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and Americans for Ibogaine today announced a partnership aimed at advancing education, awareness, research and advocacy surrounding emerging psychedelic.
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Keeping Current: Why Officer Election Reports matter
As a DAV leader, you know that keeping the promise to veterans involves a lot of vigilance on many levels. Our strength depends on organized, accountable leadership throughout our ranks.
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This is who we are: DAV Community Impact Day continues to grow
To know me is to know the passion I have for volunteering and serving veterans. When I see a veteran helped—whether it’s with their VA benefits or because someone has lent a helping hand—it reminds...
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Preparation prevails at 2026 DAV Mid-Winter Conference
A light but disruptive snow fell over Washington, D.C., on a Sunday evening in February, dusting monuments and muting the usual hum of the nation’s capital.
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Surge event expands housing access for homeless Veterans
Community collaboration connects Veterans to housing and care Homeless Veterans found support, stability and renewed hope during a recent surge event in Lake Park, where staff from the West Palm...
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The first woman to lead the VFW reflects on a chaotic, uncertain year for veterans benefits
Carol Whitmore biggest priorities as the VFW National Commander are advocating for veterans, fighting claims sharks, repatriating the remains of POW/MIA, and highlighting the service of women.
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Why DAV service officers matter for veterans’ claims
For many veterans, the first step in seeking benefits is also the hardest. It means asking for help after years of carrying the weight alone.
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Help end Veteran homelessness: Take the 2026 CHALENG survey
Your feedback makes a difference and helps improve services for homeless Veterans Ending Veteran homelessness is a massive undertaking, one that involves understanding people, their stories and the...
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From battlefield to justice: A combat engineer’s story
Richard Adams in his Class A uniform after returning from Afghanistan. He later confronted injuries that reshaped his life.
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DAV Bowl gives veterans and athletes more than competition
Army veteran Robbie Gaupp and Navy veteran Kelly Smith When Kelly Smith played football in 2015 for the first time since her injury, the experience was transformative.
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Delta Dental renews partnership with Disabled American Veterans,commits $150,000 in support of the mission
ERLANGER, Ky. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) announced today that it has renewed its partnership with Delta Dental, the nation’s leading provider of dental benefits.
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Better together: How the VetResources Community Network supports Veterans after service
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Veteran Debt Assistance donates $100,000 to support disabled veterans
ERLANGER, Ky. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has received a $100,000 donation from Veteran Debt Assistance to support the organization’s mission of empowering America’s veterans to lead...
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Funding and community for women Veteran founders: the Women Veterans Giving Small Business Award
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Shoppers share gratitude with veterans through DAV Thank You Booth
Army veteran CeCe Mazyck (left) speaking with one of the Thank You Booth participants. The importance of thanking a veteran for their service is something DAV does not take lightly.
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DAV-supported bill would expand coverage for recreational prostheses
Veterans who play sports and exercise regularly report higher self-esteem, lower depression and anxiety levels, and reduced stress.
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New Vet Tix study: Shared experiences strengthen wellbeing for Veterans and their families
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Orlando to host 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention
This year, DAV’s annual national convention returns to sunny Orlando, Florida. Known for its attractions and entertainment, “The City Beautiful” ensures visitors of all ages have an experience...
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DAV statement on Executive Order accelerating review of psychedelic therapies
DAV applauds the president’s executive order to accelerate research and expand access to innovative plant-based therapies for veterans living with the invisible wounds of war.
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DAV Launches Digital Resource on Psychedelic Therapy for Veterans
ERLANGER, Ky. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has launched an online resource on psychedelic-assisted therapies for service-related mental health conditions.
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Celebrating National Volunteer Week and the 80th anniversary of CDCE
80 years of VA volunteer dedication Every year, the VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement (CDCE) joins the nation to observe and celebrate National Volunteer Week.
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Process eases for women veterans needing specialists
On Dec. 4, 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a significant update to health care access for women veterans.
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Proposed reduction in force procedure would illegally disregard veterans preference
DAV strongly opposes the Office of Personnel Management’s proposal to change federal Reduction in Force procedures because they would remove long-standing veterans’ preference protections and...
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