Disabled Veterans National Foundation

America’s VetDogs Receives Grant Award from Disabled Veterans National Foundation

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Smithtown, New York, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Smithtown, NY (June 6, 2023): America’s VetDogs , a Smithtown, NY based national nonprofit that provides service dogs to military veterans, first responders and active-duty service members with disabilities, is honored to announce it has received a $18,000 grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation, which will help fund its PTSD Service Dog Program.

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  • Smithtown, New York, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Smithtown, NY (June 6, 2023): America’s VetDogs , a Smithtown, NY based national nonprofit that provides service dogs to military veterans, first responders and active-duty service members with disabilities, is honored to announce it has received a $18,000 grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation, which will help fund its PTSD Service Dog Program.
  • PTSD Service Dog training program is designed specifically for veterans who have been diagnosed with combat related post-traumatic stress.
  • A PTSD service dog from America’s VetDogs is specially trained in specific tasks and skills that help mitigate the symptoms of PTSD to provide the emotional and physical support a veteran might need.
  • “America’s VetDogs is extremely grateful to the Disabled Veterans National Foundation for its generous grant to support our mission of helping those who have served our country,” said America’s VetDogs president and CEO, John Miller.

Disabled Veterans National Foundation awards $357,000 in Capacity Building Grants to 25 non-profit veteran support organizations

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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LANHAM, Md., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Disabled Veterans National Foundation is pleased to announce that this spring, the organization will award $357,000 in grants to twenty-five non-profit veteran support organizations.

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  • The Disabled Veterans National Foundation is pleased to announce that this spring, the organization will award $357,000 in grants to twenty-five non-profit veteran support organizations.
  • LANHAM, Md., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Disabled Veterans National Foundation is pleased to announce that this spring, the organization will award $357,000 in grants to twenty-five non-profit veteran support organizations.
  • With this funding, these organizations can offer a wide variety of services and support to disabled and at-risk veterans.
  • "Our Veterans deserve every bit of support and assistance they can receive during these difficult times," said Ret.

SoldierStrong Receives Grant Award From Disabled Veterans National Foundation

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) provides support to disabled and at-risk veterans who return home with physical and psychological wounds.

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  • The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) provides support to disabled and at-risk veterans who return home with physical and psychological wounds.
  • Our organizations shared commitment to change the lives of veterans is reflected in this generous grant.
  • ), CEO of Disabled Veterans National Foundation said, I believe in the BraveMind virtual reality system.
  • About the Disabled Veterans National Foundation:
    Disabled Veterans National Foundation exists to provide critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave the military woundedphysically or psychologicallyafter defending our safety and our freedom.

USA Cares Receives Grant Award from Disabled Veterans National Foundation

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Cares ( usacares.org ) is honored to announce it has received a $20,000 grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) to reduce factors contributing to veteran suicide.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Cares ( usacares.org ) is honored to announce it has received a $20,000 grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) to reduce factors contributing to veteran suicide.
  • "The support we have received from DVNF over the years has provided significant relief for the veterans and military families we serve," said Trace Chesser, President/CEO of USA Cares.
  • ), EO of the Disabled Veterans National Foundation said, "We are very excited to continue our capacity building relationshipwith USA Cares.
  • About the Disabled Veterans National Foundation:
    Disabled Veterans National Foundation exists to provide critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave the military woundedphysically or psychologicallyafter defending our safety and our freedom.

New Research: Immigrants Have Started More Than Half of America's Billion-Dollar Startup Companies

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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 ARLINGTON, Va., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Immigrants have started more than half (319 of 582, or 55%) of America's startup companies valued at $1 billion or more, according to a new study from the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), a nonpartisan research organization. Moreover, nearly two-thirds (64%) of U.S. billion-dollar companies (unicorns) were founded or cofounded by immigrants or the children of immigrants. Almost 80% of America's unicorn companies (privately-held, billion-dollar companies) have an immigrant founder or an immigrant in a key leadership role, such as CEO or vice president of engineering.

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  • Moreover, nearly two-thirds (64%) of U.S. billion-dollar companies (unicorns) were founded or cofounded by immigrants or the children of immigrants.
  • Almost 80% of America's unicorn companies (privately-held, billion-dollar companies) have an immigrant founder or an immigrant in a key leadership role, such as CEO or vice president of engineering.
  • The research finds that the privately held U.S. billion-dollar startup companies with immigrant founders have created an average of 859 jobs per company.
  • One-quarter (143 of 582, or 25%)of billion-dollar startup companies in the U.S. have a founder who first came to America as an international student.

SpartanNash Foundation Hosts In-Store Fundraiser to Benefit Military Heroes

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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As part of a commitment to serve those who bravely serve, the SpartanNash Foundation fundraiser will run from June 29 to July 10.

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  • As part of a commitment to serve those who bravely serve, the SpartanNash Foundation fundraiser will run from June 29 to July 10.
  • SpartanNash has consistently been on the patriotic forefront of recognizing and identifying the needs of the military community, added George Lutz, founder and executive director at Honor and Remember.
  • To learn more about the SpartanNash Foundation and its impact, visit spartannash.com/foundation .
  • Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,500 strong and growing.

PenFed Foundation Receives Grant Award from Disabled Veterans National Foundation

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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TYSONS, Va., Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Foundation is honored to announce it received a grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF), which will support the Military Heroes Emergency Financial Assistance Program.

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  • TYSONS, Va., Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Foundation is honored to announce it received a grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF), which will support the Military Heroes Emergency Financial Assistance Program.
  • ), President of the PenFed Foundation said, "The PenFed Foundation is grateful for the Disabled Veterans National Foundation's tremendous support.
  • ), CEO of the Disabled Veterans National Foundation said, "We are proud to support PenFed Foundation, as they continue to make a positive impact in veterans' lives.
  • Disabled Veterans National Foundation exists to provide critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave the military woundedphysically or psychologicallyafter defending our safety and our freedom.

Carson Kressley and a Constellation of Human Stars to Honor Nation's Most Courageous Canines at the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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Airy, MD

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  • Airy, MD
    SEARCH AND RESCUE HERO DOG OF THE YEAR: "Little Man"from Oklahoma City, OK
    SERVICE HERO DOG OF THE YEAR: "Sobee"from Holt's Summit, MO
    THERAPY HERO DOGOF THE YEAR:"Boone"from Hookstown, PA
    To read all the Hero Dogs' stories or for more information about the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards, please visit www.herodogawards.org .
  • And because behind every hero pet is a hero vet or veterinary nurse, American Humane will also be announcing the winners of the 2021 American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Nurse Awards, sponsored by Zoetis Petcare (a U.S. business unit of Zoetis) at the Hero Dog Awards.
  • American Humane is the country's first national humane organization, founded in 1877.
  • Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter and to inquire about Hero Dog Awards sponsorship opportunities, please email Mari Harner at [email protected] .

SoldierStrong Receives Disabled Veterans National Foundation Grant

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Monday, April 19, 2021
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b"STAMFORD, Conn., April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SoldierStrong, a national nonprofit committed to providing revolutionary medical technology to help military veterans take their next steps forward, has received a $12,000 grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation to provide a groundbreaking virtual reality system to aid in post-traumatic stress treatment.\nThe Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) provides support to disabled and at-risk veterans who return home with physical and psychological wounds.

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  • b"STAMFORD, Conn., April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SoldierStrong, a national nonprofit committed to providing revolutionary medical technology to help military veterans take their next steps forward, has received a $12,000 grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation to provide a groundbreaking virtual reality system to aid in post-traumatic stress treatment.\nThe Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) provides support to disabled and at-risk veterans who return home with physical and psychological wounds.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99re gratified by DVNF\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to offering this integral support as we seek to make the BraveMind system available in as many states and to as many veterans as possible.
  • This platform assists veterans who are currently suffering from mental health challenges to have a more stable and productive life.
  • Nearly every dollar SoldierStrong receives goes towards support of American patriots so that they can re-acclimate\xc2\xa0to civilian life.

Disabled Veterans National Foundation Attending National Veterans Wheelchair Games

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Monday, July 30, 2018
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WASHINGTON, July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Disabled Veterans National Foundation ( http://www.dvnf.org ), a nonprofit veterans service organization that provides critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave the military woundedphysically or psychologicallyafter defending our safety and our freedom, announces it will attend the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Orlando, FL.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Disabled Veterans National Foundation ( http://www.dvnf.org ), a nonprofit veterans service organization that provides critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave the military woundedphysically or psychologicallyafter defending our safety and our freedom, announces it will attend the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Orlando, FL.
  • The National Veterans Wheelchair Games, the largest annual wheelchair sports competition of its kind in the world.
  • "The National Veterans Wheelchair Games are a great opportunity for disabled veterans to compete and overcome challenges through tremendous camaraderie," said DVNF CEO, Joseph VanFonda (USMC SgtMaj Ret.).
  • The Disabled Veterans National Foundation exists to provide critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave the military woundedphysically or psychologicallyafter defending our safety and our freedom.