Lanham / Maryland / United States
The AMVETS National Service Foundation offers a range of support services for veterans with various physical and mental disabilities. The organization has been in operation since 1948 and provides assistance with local armories and home units. It administers the Transition Assistance Program and service programs. The organization works with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The AMVETS National Service Foundation accepts donations from individuals and institutions. The organization also administers National Carillon and National Service Officers programs. It sponsors the Special Olympics program, which helps individuals with physical disabilities to acquire a positive self-image. In addition, the AMVETS National Service Foundation operates the Combined Federal Campaign.
