PAID ADVERTISEMENT: VVA DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY ADVERTISER
Press REleasE
(WASHINGTON, D.C.)–Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) President John Rowan said today that VVA cannot make any endorsements of political candidates for any elected office.
“VVA’s Constitution and our not-for-profit tax status strictly prohibit the national organization, as well as local VVA chapters and state councils, from making any such endorsements,” Rowan said.
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testimony
Chairwoman Buerkle, Ranking Member Michaud, and Distinguished Members of the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) thanks you for the opportunity to present our views on "Understanding and Preventing Veteran Suicide". We should also like to thank you for your overall concern about the mental health care of our troops and veterans.
Consider the facts: earlier this spring, troubling data showed an average of 950 suicide attempts by veterans who are receiving some type of treatment from the VA. Seven percent of the attempts are successful, and eleven percent of those who don't succeed on the first attempt try again within nine months. These numbers show about 18 veteran suicides a day and about five by vets receiving VA care. These numbers are simply unacceptable to both the veterans' community and the American public.
Although statistics on suicide deaths are not as accurate as we would like because so many are not reported, as veterans of the Vietnam War and those who care for them, many of us have known someone who has committed suicide and others who have attempted it. VVA believes this to be a very real public health concern that needs solutions now.
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Harris Connect Membership Project
Vietnam Veterans of America has commissioned a Membership Publication to celebrate our members' years of service to their country and our unwavering commitment to protect and enhance the benefits you and others earned through that service.
Harris Connect, one of the nation's leading providers in multi channel solutions for nonprofit organizations, has been chosen to produce our publication. You will have the unique opportunity to share your experiences and hopes for the future with fellow veterans. Plus, you will be able to submit a photo of yourself or your family
and let others know what is happening in your life today. When you receive your postcard or email about the project, please take a few moments and call to verify your information. There is no cost to be included in the
publication.
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Proceeds benefit the Vietnam Veterans of America
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The donation process is simple, fast and secure, and your car donation will help us to provide critical support services for our defenders of freedom in their time of need. Call toll free today at 1-800-Help-Vets or use our easy online donation form to schedule your free towing and join the thousands of other satisfied car donors who have already helped our veterans.
"Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another."
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