As donors and medical professionals, we gained firsthand knowledge of your mission and expertise through your National Service Officers. Now, that we are able to contribute more we conducted a full analysis of your Board, finances and oversight. We are proud to contribute
Mission: Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), a congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members? veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.
PVA will use that expertise to be the leading advocate for:
- Quality health care for our members,
- Research and education addressing spinal cord injury and dysfunction,
- Benefits available as a result of our members? military service,
- Civil rights and opportunities which maximize the independence of our members and all people with disabilities.
For more than 60 years, PVA has fought for our veterans who answered the call when our nation asked for their service . . . and in return, they have given up their freedoms to protect ours.
For more information visit www.SupportVeterans.org or www.pva.org.
Programs: Founded in 1946 by veterans of World War II, PVA started out as a small organization - a group of individuals committed to helping each other, sharing their hard-learned strategies for living with spinal cord injury (SCI), and working to improve their communities. Sixty years ago PVA was there to help our paralyzed heroes, and now continues a long legacy of commitment to providing hope for all individuals with disabilities.
Beyond our broad scope of SCI research & education, PVA continues to respond to the needs of our members ? veterans of the armed forces with spinal cord injury or dysfunction ? though pro bono legal representation, veterans benefits services, legislation & advocacy, access to quality healthcare, architecture and accessibility, and sports & recreational activities to 21,000 paralyzed members, their families and friends.
PVA has awarded more than $40 million in SCI research and education grants, filed hundreds of thousands claims on behalf of our members with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and served millions of individuals with disabilities.
And we want to do more in 2006 and beyond.
Through the generosity of more than 18 million friends nationwide and a network of 34 Chapters across America, we hope to further educate all individuals to prevent more injuries from occurring, and ultimately to find a cure.
As donors and medical professionals, we gained firsthand knowledge of your mission and expertise through your National Service Officers. Now, that we are able to contribute more we conducted a full analysis of your Board, finances and oversight. We are proud to contribute and know your leadership will work hard to spend our gift responsibly. Thank you PVA!
Both of us have contributed for years investing in your mission to help all veterans. Thank you for all of your services and hard work on behalf of those who protect our Freedom.
My mother, a World War II Navy Nurse, is a big fan of all of the work you do! She worked in the Washington State Naval Hospital caring for our troops returning from the Pacific. When the War ended she married, raised her family and continued to work as a R.N. She is a life-long contributor and believer is your efforts on behalf of all of our Veterans. Thank you PVA.
My prayers are with all Veterans and this is my favorite charity. I personally know Vets who have been helped by your expert team of National Service Officers. I am pleased to increase my support. Keep is going!
We have always responded to PVA's mailings with modest contributions but really didn't know much about PVA's programs. Then we attended the Wheel Chair Games and met some staff and participants. Now we have seen firsthand how our contributions help ensure that life is not over when a veteran becomes paralyzed.
"In the past, we responded to PVA's mailings with modest contributions but really didn't know much about PVA's programs. Then we attended the Wheel Chair Games and met their leadership. Now we have seen firsthand how our contributions help ensure that life is not over when a veteran becomes paralyzed - it's just the beginning. ”
My husband was proud of his military service. He suffered from ALS and PVA assisted him with making a claim and obtaining benefits during his illness. It was through PVA's expert guidance that we were able to receive the assistance. PVA has also been very helpful to me in receiving survivor's benefits after my husband's death. The staff and their recommendations were kind and compassionate and of a very positive nature when so many challenges presented themselves. We are most grateful to PVA and their diligent efforts.
Thank you, Paralyzed Veterans of America, for all the support from your staff. Many veterans are served well due to your professionalism. Again, thanks to you from myself and all other vets you serve so well.
Please forgive my long delay in recognizing your great work with our Veterans. I am a proud support of Paralyzed Veterans of America and your mission to serve all Vets.
If you want facts please visit guidestar.org where Paralyzed Veterans of America has the highest level of transparency, etc. Their financials are there too.
As of JUN2017... the stats are as follows for the criminal enterprise: 62.4% of money goes toward the program 32.7% of money goes toward fundraising 2016 990 form shows income of approx $106.8 million with $22.4 million going to salaries...21%. The top 9 salaries including other compensation, total $1,854,425...for NINE people averaging 50 hours/wk...$80/hr if they worked every week and no vacations.
I mailed a check yesterday in memory of my husband. I am so grateful to your National Service Officers who helped us during my husband's final illness. You were there for us. We will never forget your thoughtful help and compassion. Thank you!!!
My husband was so proud of his service and served his country with great pride and dignity. While serving his country, he received great recognition but his main goal was to help keep his country free from harm. He developed severe Parkinson's and it was during this time I reached out to your extraordinary organization. You staff guided me through all the channels in getting my husband the care that he needed. PVA was there to assist me. I am so grateful and certainly appreciate PVA's willingness to go the extra mile. I do hope this donation can provide the much needed care for our veterans. They deserve the very best. Thank you for all you do!
I am grateful that Paralyzed Veterans of America exists to advocate on behalf of our brave veterans, especially those who have been so seriously injured and paralyzed while defending our freedom.
