The mission of the African American Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Association is multiple and includes seeking materials that are dedicated to the discovery of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its many maladies. The material is then disseminated and is used to promote knowledge and stimulation of public policy discussions. This material also encourages the implementation, identification, and expansion of effective programs. It provides:

• Initiatives that encourage healthy lifestyles and long-term health consequences
• Assistance with homelessness
• Self-education
• Training programs
• Claims preparation for individuals with PTSD and/or other military service-related concerns

AA PTSD Assn. has provided Veterans, family members of Veterans, homeless Veterans, and incarcerated Veterans, direct services such as:

• Food
• Clothing
• Personal hygiene items
• Shoes, boots
• Blankets

AA PTSD Assn. has provided these services with an all-volunteer force that utilizes their own funds and minimal resources… [read more]

Programs for veterans and their surrounding communities include: Free VA claims assistance to veterans, their dependents and survivors; Public policy advocacy related to employment and training, and mandatory funding for government-provided health care and other entitlement benefits; Hospitalized veterans visits and support; Patriotic community programs; Honor Flight; Standdowns; Blood drives; Veterans Homes assistance; Military funeral and honor guard services; Homeless veterans and families of veterans support.

The mission of the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) is to serve active duty military, their dependents and veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) through state-of-the-art medical care, innovative clinical research initiatives and educational programs.

Disabled American Veterans is an organization of disabled veterans who are focused on building better lives for disabled veterans and their families. The organization accomplishes this goal by providing free assistance to veterans in obtaining benefits and services earned through their military service. It is fully funded through its membership dues and public contributions. It is not a government agency and receives no government funds. We are dedicated to a single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America's injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. Providing free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and … [read more]

Nevada County Pets In Need operates the Nevada County Pets In Need Thrift Store. We offer clothing, shoes, accessories, books and all manner of household goods. Most items cost $1 however we have an over dollar area where items are priced individually.

Proceeds from the Thrift Store go to supporting local Pets in need of food, veterinary care, licensing, assist with spay and neuter, flea and tick products and collars and leashes.

We are a non profit organization supporting spayed and neutered pets of the homeless, low income, seniors and military veterans.

Thrift store is located at 434 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA.

Hearts Toward Home International is a non-profit charitable organization that has been structured for the purpose of providing support, counseling, training, educational classes, materials, and re-integration and re-adjustment workshop/forums for military personnel (both active duty and veterans) and their families after war-time service.

FSP provides comprehensive transitional holistic healing therapies WITHOUT charge to Veterans and their family members.

Our goal is to help overcome Moral Injuries, TBI, PTSD, and MST (military sexual trauma).

The whole team at FSP is dedicated to and passionate about working with Veterans of every era and their Family Members.

We assist in the healing process of emotional and spiritual trauma and physical symptoms with Holistic Therapy, Educational Programs, and Resources and Transitional Tools.

Offers comprehensive online directory of military resources and information. Provides education information including military schools, military education and federal schools; information on military loans and military insurance;  virtual job fair with jobs for military, Veterans and those seeking federal employment, a directory of employers featuring thousands of employers, job postings and live job fairs.

Builds strong, stable, and secure military families through emergency financial assistance, housing, and recurrent family support programs.

Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional readjustment counseling to eligible Veterans, active duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families.

Readjustment counseling is offered to make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. Individual, group, marriage and family counseling is offered in addition to referral and connection to other VA or community benefits and services. Vet Center counselors and outreach staff, many of whom are Veterans themselves, are experienced and prepared to discuss the tragedies of war, loss, grief and transition after trauma.