The American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program, Inc. (NVOP) is a duly chartered non-profit corporation, designated by the Internal Revenue Service as a charitable organization under section 501 (c )3 of the IRS code.

It is imperative for Donors to feel secure that their investment in community work is actually used effectively, and for the intended purpose. The American GI Forum NVOP, with more than 35 years of community service, has a glittering record of performance, fiscal responsibility, and public accountability. The NVOP is audited annually by an independent CPA firm, and it is very proud of the fact that in 35 years the organization has not had one cent of disallowed costs. The organization has vested oversight in its Board of Directors composed of volunteer members of the community and elected officers of a Congressionally Chartered veterans’ organization.

Donors are welcome to support any of the following service components or make general donation:

Veterans Service Center – The “hub operation” that serves approximately 1,000 new veterans each year with case management, counseling, job training, job placement, emergency food bank, short-term emergency housing for veterans and their families, and an array of support services for veterans in need that include emergency utility assistance, gas vouchers or bus tokens, work tools, safety equipment, or other special needs for a new job placement.

Residential Center for Homeless Veterans – A national model facility with 80 transitional beds for short term stays, and 30 apartments for longer-term housing. This safe and secure housing also transforms lives through substance abuse counseling, work therapy programs, basic skills upgrade, counseling and case management, and community reintegration for the former homeless veterans. Donations are vital to support the huge food bills incurred in serving three meals daily 365 days a year, transportation expenses for the prevalent medical and dental needs of the homeless veterans, hygiene supplies and interior clothing needs, replacement linens and towels, and many other special needs for these challenged clients.

Veterans Day Stand-Down – The one-day event coordinates over 30 community agencies that provide medical and dental services, hot food, winter clothing, medical exams, flu shots, haircuts, a community court and Judge, a variety of supplies and information, and entertainment throughout the day to help veterans still living in the streets. The event serves approximately 600-700 veterans annually, and eventually leads many of them to service providers that can eventually work them back into self-sufficiency.

General Donations – General donations are used 100% for program services directly helping the veterans, homeless, disabled, and elderly participants targeted by this organization. All gifts are acknowledged by correspondence confirming your donation is eligible as a tax-deductible contribution. Donors will remain confidential unless the specifically authorizes the use of their identity in connection with the donation. General donations are assigned by senior staff of the organization to the programs most in need at the time of the donation. We sincerely thank you for considering the American G.I. Forum NVOP for your donation.