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Warrior Foundation Freedom Station’s Mission is to be the leading force in assisting, honoring and supporting the military men and women who have so bravely served and sacrificed for our country. We are committed to providing our warriors with quality-of-life items, support services and transitional housing designed to assist them and their families during recovery. Warrior Foundation Freedom Station Assists Four Main Groups of Warriors: 1. The seriously ill and injured soon to be medically retired 2. Those suffering from post-traumatic stress (PTS) and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI) 3. Those undergoing physical or occupational therapy 4. Warriors who have been medically retired and remain in our community

The mission of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is to honor and preserve the legacy of service and educate all generations about the impact of the Vietnam War. Based in Arlington, Virginia, VVMF is the nonprofit organization authorized by the U.S. Congress in 1980 to build a national memorial dedicated to all who served with the U.S. armed forces in the Vietnam War. Incorporated on April 27, 1979 by a group of veterans led by Jan C. Scruggs, the organization sought a tangible symbol of recognition from the American people for those who served in the war. The result was the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (commonly referred to as The Wall), which has become one of the most visited memorials in Washington, D.C. with an estimated 5.6 million annual visitors.

Operation Gratitude seeks to honor the service of our military and first responders by creating opportunities to express gratitude. In March 2003, Operation Gratitude sent its first four individually addressed care packages to deployed service members in Iraq. In subsequent years, Operation Gratitude grew and intentionally expanded its reach to include recruit graduates, veterans, military families, and first responders. Our actions have served to lift the spirits of more than 3.3 million individuals and have provided opportunities for millions of Americans to express their appreciation for those who serve and protect our nation and their communities. We actively honor the service of our military and first responders by creating opportunities to express gratitude in pursuit of our vision: all who serve believe that the American people care.

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.

Founded in 2008 to help the National Park Service preserve and interpret the Civil War Defenses of Washington, the ring of forts built to protect the nation's capital from Confederate attack.

The organization was granted a charter as a not for profit corporation for patriotic and educational purposes with special concern for the welfare of veterans. The organization's principal activities consist of advising and assisting veterans with respect to their benefits, advocating on behalf of veterans, and fundraising for various civic and religious causes.

Through the granting of wishes, Wish for Our Heroes strives to assist military families struggling with burdens caused by deployment, family separation, and the daily strains of military life. By providing 100% transparency for all donors, and a unique focus on assisting military members not covered by other charities, Wish for Our Heroes assists families by providing basic needs and building family cohesiveness before, during, and after deployments. Wish for Our Heroes is a volunteer-based, national 501(c)(3), that maintains less than 10% combined fundraising and administrative costs to ensure donated funds are allocated directly to those in need. We strive to provide peace of mind to our troops, allowing them to focus on their combat missions, knowing that Wish for Our Heroes is taking care of their families back home. Our mission is to grant one wish for every deserving member of the United States Armed Forces.

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION FOR NAVY SEAL VETERANS IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES, VETERANS, AND ACTIVE NAVY SEAL'S. WE STRIVE TO ASSIST IN ALL AREAS, INCLUDING AIDING WITH THE TRANSITION BACK INTO CIVILIAN LIFE, HELPING SEAL'S KEEP IN CONTACT WITH FORMER FORCE COLLEAGUES, AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO FAMILY MEMBERS.

THE MISSION is to provide safe and affordable Permanent Housing plus Supportive Services to homeless Veterans and their families to assist in improving their lives, helping them gain independence, job readiness and employment, developing economic self-sufficiency, and help strengthen the community matching the level of services to Veterans' needs; and stimulate the development of effective services that will address the complex problems facing homeless Veterans. Case Management, Basic Financial Services, Information Resources and Referrals, and Peer Mentoring.