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Local Veterans Assistance Program
in VirginiaLVAP A Monthly Look at What DAV Does
DSC Chairman LVAP Manager
DAV LVAP MISSION
The DAV is dedicated to a single purpose: Empowering veterans to lead high quality lives with
respect and dignity. We accomplish this by making sure veterans and
their families can access the full range of benefits available to them;
Fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capital Hill;
Educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life.
Purpose and Service
The DAV Department of the Service Commission was established on June 20, 1987 to have jurisdiction and control over all service related and rehabilitative activities of the Department of Virginia.
This is accomplished through our Local Veterans Assistance Program (LVAP) which was established in 2007 to recognize our DAV and DAVA members assisting veterans and dependents in their local community every day.
LVAP volunteers receive the same incentive awards as do volunteers in the VAVS program. In Virginia LVAP volunteers also receive a state individual award for their service to
veterans.
CSO/DSO Work
Claims benefit assistance to veterans occurs at the chapter home, at the VAMC’s, public meeting places, MSO VAN appearances, and even traveling to a veteran’s home in the event of lack of transportation or ability for the vet to get out on their own.
JULY & AUGUST
Independence Day Parade County Fair Walk-In Heated Pool DAV/DAVA National Convention Camp Corral Northern Virginia
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER
State Fair DAV Booth DAV 6 Annual Picnic, donations from
local vendors, city officials as guests Forget-Me-Not flower fundraiser Golden Corral Restaurant Fundraiser DAV Special Olympics
NOVEMBER DAV/DAVA Fall Conference VAMC Homeless Stand-Downs to assist with
housewares and homes for vets Special Coat Drive for hospital and care
center veterans along with hats, mitts, blankets, scarves
Navy Birthday Ball Celebration Veterans Day Parade DAV Members place memorial wreath each
year on 11/11
DECEMBER Christmas Parade with DAV Float
members in full dress and on foot pass out DAV relic Information
Matthews Market Days DAV Booth Christmas Party and Honors
Banquet Christmas gift giving to local
VAMC with gift bags, new items – blankets, socks, afghans, toiletries, foodies.
FEBRUARY DAV Members put on Bingo Bash at local
VAMCs with food and prizes DAV/DAVA Legislative @ Crystal City, DC Volunteers recognized for volume of hours in
Tidewater area
MARCH & APRIL
DAV/DAVA Spring Conference Daffodil Festival DAV Booth inform
veterans of volunteer services and recruit Spring Fling Country Flair DAV help
veterans with special wheelchair games with prizes
DAV Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser
MAY & JUNE
Women Veterans Day special recognition with guest speakers, dinner, open forum, meet-you game
Memorial Day Parade ride army vehicle in full dress and DAV members on foot to pass out relics and contact DAV info.
DAV/DAVA State Convention
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
DAV Visitation to Veterans in Nursing Homes, Care Centers, Residence give out stuffed toys, blankets and toiletries
Donate goody gift bags for ill veterans in care centers.
CSO/DSO Claims Assist Veterans Veteran Sitter Care overnight at Vet
residence
Feed Homeless Veterans Monthly DAV Members Transport Children of Veterans
daily to Pearl Bailey Library DAV transports veterans to football,
basketball, and baseball games Ship goody boxes to service persons overseas
– name from local church or chapter/auxiliary family
DAV Participation Bingo DAV Drivers Veteran Transport to VAMCs and
CBOCs
ACTIVITIES ON DEMAND
Honor Guard for Veteran funerals Quarterly Seminars at Ft. Eustice to Inform
Transitional Servicemen and Women on DAV offerings and Government benefits per state
DAV members build ramps, paint, transport, prepare meals, etc. to assist veterans in their homes
DAV members allow boy scouts and military interns to assist with volunteer activities
DAV members built memorial for deceased veterans
Chapter/Unit Credits for Slides
Participating Chapters/Units are 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 48, 58 60
Photographers
Brinkley, Cary (26)Copeland, Barbara (27)Cuff, David (60)Epstein, Harriett (10)Goodwin, Shirley (58)Hollenbach, Denise (DSC)Johnson, Aaron (28)King, John (2)King, Linda (2)Lierman, Shane (10)Miller, Betty (21)Rubin, Diane (58)Sneed, Linda (26)