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The Gary Sinise Foundation




The Gary Sinise Foundation serves our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. We do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.

The VAVS Program




The Department of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS) has provide over 76 years of service to America's Veterans seeking care in VA health care facilities. Since 1946, VAVS volunteers have donated over 748.9 million hours of service.

VAVS is one of the largest volunteer programs in the Federal government. More than 7,400 national and community organizations support VAVS. The program is supported by a VAVS National Advisory Committee, comprising 55 major Veteran, civic, and service organizations, which reports to the Secretary through the Under Secretary for Health.

It's mission is to provide a structured Volunteer Program under the management of VA compensated employees in cooperation with community resources to serve America's Veterans and their families with dignity and compassion.

The VAVS focuses on assisting in delivery of high quality, Veteran centered care.

The Supreme Council has details the VAVS program along with several resources links for volunteers geared toward "Serving those Who Served".

The VAVS Program - Supreme Council