Mission: Paralyzed Veterans of America - Wisconsin Chapter (PVA-WI) works to improve the quality of life for Veterans, in Wisconsin, living with spinal cord injury or disease, including those with MS and ALS.
Our work is carried out through a number of programs that focus on research and education, quality healthcare, access to benefits, advocacy and legislation, membership and outreach and adaptive sports and recreation.
Results: Please see our website for regular updates.
Target demographics: Veterans with spinal cord injury, disease, MS or ALS
Direct beneficiaries per year: our 200+ members
Geographic areas served: The State of Wisconsin
Programs: Paralyzed Veterans of America – Wisconsin Chapter (PVA-WI) works to improve the quality of life for veterans, in our state, living with spinal cord injury or disease, including those with MS and ALS. Our work is carried out through programs that focus on research and education, quality healthcare, access to benefits, advocacy and legislation, membership, communication and outreach, and adaptive sports and recreation. A spinal cord injury or disease diagnosis is different for each individual; how much feeling they have, how much movement and strength are all different and can change over time. This means that our programs need to have a great deal of flexibility built in. While part of a National Organization, our Chapter makes every effort to meet the needs of our members here in Wisconsin. It is important to note that membership in PVA-WI is free and open to anyone and while our focus is on Veterans, the work we do benefits all people with disabilities. With more than 5 million American’s living with paralysis, our programs impact the lives of many.
WPVA has many programs for paralyzed veterans. They work hard to make sure that all aspects of life are addressed to help the vets get out and involved in their communities.
dianemiller
Professional with expertise in this field
05/30/2018
Rating: 5
05/30/2018
I have many years experience working with nonprofit organizations and veteran related programs across the country. I have recently learned about PVA Wisconsin and am becoming more familiar with all they do for our Vets. Their mission to advocate, educate, support and provide events/sports to the men and women who served....truly a “feel good” organization to become involved with in any way. Their level of caring and integrity could be a model for many other organizations. I look forward to partnering with them where I can, and making a difference with the members who truly deserve this. Thank you PVA. Diane Miller RN
kenleecoty
Professional with expertise in this field
04/12/2018
Rating: 5
04/12/2018
Paralyzed Veterans of America Wisconsin (WPVA) have been the voice of the Milwaukee VA Spinal Cord Injury Center since its inception. WPVA have been there to provide service to the disabled veterans and their caregivers. There is no greater partner to have than WPVA for our paralyzed veterans. Their goal is always been the paralyzed veterans and the supporters that provide assistance to them. Supporting WPVA has been the one of the best "investment" I have made. 99% of what I give goes to the vet's programs and community advocacy for persons in wheelchair. I place my professional and personal reputation on WPVA. Many of the programs that I run at the VA as well as in the community are due to WPVA's support.
As an advocate, volunteer and paralyzed veteran myself, PVA-WI is a great Veteran Service Organization. It stands out amongst it’s peers by achieving and maintaining a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. The BOD is committed to building a legacy through endowment funding thus providing funding for many years to come to assist PVA-WI members and their families. To date, I have volunteered over 1,000 hours to this organization.
I was recently able to participate in a 2 day air rifle & pistol tournament that the Paralyzed Veterans of America - Wisconsin Chapter put on. It was all free of charge and it was incredible. They provided basic and advanced instruction, great food, ample practice time on the range, multiple competitions and some very nice and unique prizes. However, the thing that sticks out in my mind the most was the chance to make many new friends, both veterans and civilians, and both disable and able-bodied. The opportunity for physically disabled individuals to get out into the community, engage in a challenging adaptive sport, learn and/or hone new abilities, etc., cannot be underestimated as to the benefits accrued not only to the disabled person, but also to their caregivers and the general population that they come in contact with. My hat goes off for this organization that is providing some very worthwhile activities that many can enjoy and benefit from.
