T.C. SUPPORTS VETERANS
T.C. Supports Veterans mission is to raise awareness for the effects of war on Veterans and their families.
ABOUT
Our Story
This idea came from Hunter Langley and Charles Neve whose parents have 39 years of combined military experience and have great respect for our veterans and wanted a way to help them.
THE FACTS
What you need to know
The unemployment rate of post 9/11 veterans is 6.2%. Veterans make up 12% of the homeless population. 70% of homeless veterans suffer from substance abuse and 50% experience mental health issues like PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). On average 22 veterans commit suicide everyday. 1.5 million veterans live in poverty. 3.8 Million Veterans have a service connected disability.
COMMON QUESTIONS
The Answers You Need
WHY DO VETERANS HAVE THESE ISSUES?
With other factors that lead to homelessness in general, there is an extreme shortage of affordable housing, a steady income, and access to good health care which is important with some of the extreme mental disorders that veterans come home with.
WHY DOESN'T THE GOVERNMENT STEP IN AND HELP?
While the VA, now overhauled and remodeled to be efficient by President Donald Trump, tries its best to work to end the mental disorders and homelessness reducing the number by almost 70% compared to 2005 still has the issue with funding. The government funding is spread thin and unfortunately this means veterans who deserve benefits may no longer be able to receive them.
WHAT IS THE BEST SOLUTION?
The best solution is to donate your money and if you have it time to non-profits that work day in and day out to ensure that our troops get what they need and what they earned after putting their lives on the line to protect us and our rights.
CHARITIES THAT HELP VETERANS
Who you should donate time and money to
HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS
https://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/
It is and organization that focuses on helping veterans and their families transition from a military to a civilian life.
USO
https://www.uso.org/
You've probably heard of this one before. It is and organization that provides service members with the little luxuries to keep them motivated, such as concerts, internet, etc..
HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS
https://www.hfotusa.org/
This organization helps veterans by providing amputees with custom built homes designed to make their lives easier after very horrible and taumatic experiances.
SOLDIERS ANGELS
https://soldiersangels.org/about-us
If you cannot donate your money and would much rather donate time Soldiers Angels may be a great option for you. They comfort and aid veterans in ways unique their own personal situation.
LIFELINE FOR VETERANS
When veterans and their families are in a time of crisis and have nobody to turn and talk to lifeline for veterans is always there with other veterans who can understand the issues that they are facing.
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES
They connect veterans to the benefits and resources they put their life on the line for on the state and federal level. They also honor the fallen heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect us and this great country we live in.
OTHER CHARITIES
https://www.militaryveteranproject.org/military-resources.html
The Military Veteran Project has the link and information for many other great charities that support veterans, active duty members, and their families.
SOURCES
https://www.statista.com/topics/1279/veterans/
http://nchv.org/index.php/news/media/background_and_statistis/
https://www.dosomething.org/facts/11-facts-about-veterans
http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/11/10/the-changing-face-of-americas-veteran-population/