DAV–Disabled American Veterans–is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways each year. The organization provides more than 670,000 rides for veterans attending medical appointments and assists veterans with more than 250,000 benefit claims annually. In 2016, DAV helped attain more than $4 billion in new and retroactive benefits to care for veterans, their families and survivors.
DAV is also a leader in connecting veterans with meaningful employment, hosting job fairs and providing resources to ensure they have the opportunity to participate in the American Dream their sacrifices have made possible.
With almost 1,300 chapters and more than 1 million members across the country, DAV empowers our nation’s heroes and their families by helping to provide the resources they need and ensuring our nation keeps the promises made to them.
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The 4th annual MN DAV Chapter 39 Golf Tournament kicks off at noon on Wed., July 10th. One of our biggest fundraising events supporting area Veterans is made possible by our sponsors, Refuge Golf Club, participants, and our Chapter and Unit volunteers.
Victory for veterans! Tonight’s Senate passage of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act means tens of thousands of Vietnam veterans who served in the waters offshore will soon be able to receive benefits for illnesses they suffered due to Agent Orange exposure. Next it goes to the President for a signature.
Meeting tonight, June 13, at 6:30 PM. There will be no meetings in July. MN DAV Chapter 39 meets at the Coon Rapids VFW, 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
Please join the Anoka American Legion Edward B. Cutter Post 102 on Monday, May 27th, for a Memorial Day Service to honor and remember those who have served our country. The program will begin at 10 a.m. at the new Riverfront Memorial Park just north of Anoka City Hall (2201 2nd Ave.). This new park includes many features from the former Veterans Memorial, plus new features including a Walk of Honor. The North Suburban Concert Band will perform on the new stage and there will be student recitations, a guest speaker, and laying of the wreaths. With limited bleacher seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to allow for more seating. Parking is available at Anoka City Hall, on the street and in the municipal parking ramp. Parking on 2nd Avenue will be reserved for handicap accessible. Please call the Anoka American Legion with any questions at 763-421-0883.
From the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the National Memorial Day Concert is a 90-minute performance of remembrance dedicated to our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country. Dedicated to Gold Star Families, watch the entire performance, courtesy of PBS, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMmp0ENoJUY
MN DAV Chapter & Unit 39 Grocery Bagging Fund Drive at County Market, 13735 Round Lake Blvd., Andover, MN 55304 on Wed., June 5, from 8:30am to 3:00pm. Proceeds support area Veterans.
MN DAV applauded Commander Scott Berndt & all the DAV Chapter Volunteers for supporting the 2019 Old Glory Run held in St. Joseph, MN on Saturday, May 18.
