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  • Independence Fund opens Veteran eligibility to Afghan Interpreters entering U.S. under Special Immigrant Visa (SIV)

    Independence Fund opens Veteran eligibility to Afghan Interpreters entering U.S. under Special Immigrant Visa (SIV)

    The Independence Fund is proud to announce the inclusion of Afghan and Iraqi combat interpreters who served alongside American troops in programming eligibility. The Independence Fund serves catastrophically wounded, injured and ill Veterans and their families to help them regain their independence and assist in adapting to being home after war.

  • How VA supports military families on the job and at home

    How VA supports military families on the job and at home

    Benefits like onsite child care, telework and generous PTO ensure that VA’s Veteran employees and their families feel supported at work and home.

  • Operation Gratitude: Serving Those Who Serve and Paying It Forward

    Operation Gratitude: Serving Those Who Serve and Paying It Forward

    Operation Gratitude helped more than 600,000 heroes in 2020. Become a virtual volunteer with Operation Gratitude to help support Veterans, mil families, and front line health care workers today.

  • Cohen Veterans Network: Mental Health Care for Veteran and Military Families

    Cohen Veterans Network: Mental Health Care for Veteran and Military Families

    The Cohen Veterans Network is a non profit organization offering mental health services for Veteran and military families.

  • Military Child Education Coalition: free resources for Veteran families

    Military Child Education Coalition: free resources for Veteran families

    The Military Child Education Coalition's vision is that every military-connected child is college, workforce, and life-ready.

  • McAllen VA and Food Bank partner to fight hunger

    McAllen VA and Food Bank partner to fight hunger

    VA and the Department of Agriculture host the annual Feds Feed Families Food Drive and in Texas, of course, they did it big! Healthy food for over 1000 Veterans and their families. In 100-degree heat!

  • Fisher House: a “home away from home” for Veterans’ families

    Fisher House: a “home away from home” for Veterans’ families

    VA is proud to work with a variety of charities [...]

  • VA Joins White House in Reaching to Military Families

    VA Joins White House in Reaching to Military Families

    VA has joined the White House and other federal agencies to address the challenges of and strengthen services for military family members.

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Last updated November 18, 2025

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