ApplaUSe For A Cause: Veterans

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Here are some of the top rated military and veterans charities according to Charity Navigator (for the rest of the list see the Charity Navigator page in the link above) ;

for Wounded veterans;

Adaptive Sports Center- "At the Adaptive Sports Center, we provide high-quality outdoor recreation for people with disabilities."
Wounded Warrior Project-"The greatest casualty is being forgotten. "
Puppies Behind Bars- "Training inmates to raise service dogs for wounded war veterans and explosive-detection canines for law enforcement"

for Military;

Admiral Nimitz Foundation- "Supporting the mission of the National Museum of the Pacific War"
- Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation- "Perpetuating a legacy of courage, sacrifice and patriotism"
  - Soldiers' Angels-"May no soldier go unloved"
for Military families

AdoptAPlatoon Soldier Support Effort- "Supporting deployed U.S. troops, assisting military families and providing financial support to wounded veterans"
- American Red Cross-"Helping prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies"
  - Fisher House Foundation- "Helping military families"

related ; Local men to kayak over 500 miles for veterans charity Team River Runner.

* Greet them and Thank them for their service. If you know a servicemember, offer support for them and their family.

* Put a flag up to show your support . If you know a local group of soldiers are coming home, welcome them with banners.

Donate or volunteer. *
Send letters and packages via Thank a Veteran and AnySoldier.com
Hire a Vet
Volunteer at a VA hospital
Pray for them.
* Research common issues that veterans face such as housing and PTSD and share facts via social media.
Get in touch with your local armory and ask if there are ways you can help and ask to adopt a troop and his/her family.
If you are crafty, sew or make crafts for our troops.
Send treats like jerky and Kool Aid packets to our
troops. You can find requests via AnySoldier.com .
If you are a pet lover and are able, offer to foster a serviceman's or servicewoman's pet while they are away from home.