Disabled American Veterans - Dept of Colorado

Service centers: dav has two service centers in grand junction and Colorado springs which provide free services to Veterans. These centers are in place to assist all Veterans fill out claims for compensation and va benefits. This year, there were 361 initial contacts, 996 phone calls, and 626 new power of attorneys. Va benefits information was given to 1,250 Veterans; there were 1,311 claim submittals and contact regarding miscellaneous benefits was provided to 3,145 Veterans.

Dav hospital programs consist of over 100 volunteers that provide the following services: 39 volunteers providing rides to Veterans to and from their homes for medical appointments. Rides were provided to 4,004 Veterans. During 2023, five vehicles were donated to provide rides. 93 volunteers that donated 21,558 hours in support of our Disabled Veterans by working at hospitals, clinics and community events. Supporters also donated juice and candy to va hospital chemo centers; donated food, clothing and personal items to the homeless standdown programs and va nursing homes; supported legislative initiatives at the state and federal level; fundraised; and served at the department and/or chapter level as service officers to aid Veterans in filing for va benefits.