GOALS

"To promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam veterans."

ORGANIZATION

~Over 50,000 individual members

~46 state councils

~630 local chapters

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

~Aggressively advocate on issues important to veterans

~Seek full access to quality health care for veterans

~Identify the full range of disabling injuries and illnesses incurred during military service

~Hold government agencies accountable for following laws mandating veterans health care

~Create a positive public perception of Vietnam veterans

~Seek the fullest possible accounting of America's POW/MIAs

~Support the next generation of America's war veterans

~Serve our communities

FUNDING

Vietnam Veterans of America relies totally on private contributions for its revenue. VVA does not receive any funding from federal, state, or local governments.