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In 2025, 95% of funds were expended toward direct program services for veterans and their families.


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Since 2016, DAV and the Cincinnati Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center have partnered to host the annual DAV Homeless Veterans Stand Down.

Stand downs, like the one held at DAV National Headquarters, happen across the country to connect veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness with programs and resources they’ve earned from their time in uniform.

Services included haircuts and manicures; flu and COVID-19 shots; medical screenings; and assistance with VA benefits, legal issues, Social Security, employment, housing, finances and substance use disorder. …

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DAV Department of Massachusetts Commander Dennis Devine placed a corsage on DAV Auxiliary Department of Massachusetts Commander Allison Marie Devine, marking their historic distinction as the first father-daughter team to lead their respective state organizations.

A Navy veteran, the elder Devine has been involved with DAV for more than 50 years, reflecting a lifelong commitment to fellow veterans. His daughter’s path to leadership began through her mother, Cookie Devine, whose own involvement with the Auxiliary inspired Allison to give back to the veteran community.

The moment highlights how service to DAV can carry through generations, with the Devine family’s legacy continuing through both DAV and the DAV Auxiliary. Their joint leadership reflects the strength of family commitment in advancing DAV’s mission of support for veterans and their loved ones. …

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“I was at my wits’ end.”

When you’re caring for a loved one, there can be moments when the challenges feel too heavy to navigate alone. And some of those challenges aren’t easy to talk about with just anyone.

For Anna, connecting with Amanda and Scott from her care team, gave her a place to talk openly, feel heard without judgment and find resources that could help her move forward.

💙 DAV Caregivers Support connects caregivers with trained support specialists who can:

• Listen to your concerns and challenges
• Help you find resources tailored to your needs
• Provide compassionate support when you need someone in your corner

Sometimes, having a person to listen can be the first step toward taking care of yourself, too.

If you’re a caregiver who could use some support, learn more at davcaregivers.org. …

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