Veterans for Veterans of Archuleta County seeks tax-deductible contributions is support of the men and women who have served their country. It strives to provide financial assistance to veterans in need, to be their advocate and provide resources of education, information and experience.
"There are a few times when no amount of gratitude and appreciation could possibly fit the circumstances, and that is how I feel about the Veterans for Veterans of Archuleta County organization. On January 5, 2020 I was driving back home from Denver from my National Guard duty to Pagosa Springs through La Veta Pass when I was impacted by a large buck. As a result my truck was totaled and I had to undergo a complete repair of the right shoulder. Following the surgery, I was ordered by the surgeon to sleep in a recliner to ease the pain and allow for recovery. Veterans for Veterans contributed to help me and provided an electrical recliner as I could not operate a manual chair as all the non-electric recliners required i operate with my right hand, my injured shoulder.. The recliner helped me in easing agonizing pain and I slept in the chair for a month before I could graduate to my bed. Please accept my heartfelt gratitude to the Vets for Vets of Archuleta.County". CW3 Fabienne Van Cappel
"I have been associated with this organization both as a source and a board member. This group assists not only Archuleta County but surrounding areas, From a simple Veteran Stand-down in Durango,to assisting with rent, utility bills, and other financial assistance for veterans in Archuleta and LaPlata counties. It holds meetings weekly for the veteran population and asks for guest speakers such as congressional representatives, local health care professionals and others. Vets 4 Vets provides manpower to help with local meals and other community events requiring volunteers. The members are also involved with other veteran groups, such as the American Legion, DAV, VFW, and others. They provide drivers for medical transportation, outreach for community members and other community organizations" Raymond Taylor, Veterans Service Officer, Archuleta County
Veterans for Veterans of Archuleta County is organized exclusively for charitable purposes serving the region of Southwest Colorado. The organization helps provide financial assistance to veterans in need, advocate for veterans and provide resources of education, information, and experience. Veterans for Veterans of Archuleta County is a partnership of veterans focused on veterans and their families, moving toward independence, wellness, self-sufficiency, empowerment and dignity.
Vets4Vets was formed by a group of concerned veterans that realized the need for medical and mental health services to be provided in Archuleta County. After 12 veterans committed suicide in a period of 18 months in 2010-2011, the group sought counseling from the Vet Center in Farmington. Realizing there is strength in numbers, the group formed and applied for the 501(c)3 designation. The group has been existence and very active since November 2011. Our programs include counseling for combat veterans and their families whose primary focus is for Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and counseling for caregivers and grief counseling. Vets4Vets meets weekly to continue the services of Operation Veterans Re-Connect and has a breakfast meeting once a month. Vets4Vets is active in the community and participates in the Archuleta Nonprofit Coalition and is on social media with a website and Facebook. There is now over 168 members who participate in the fundraisers of Yard Sales, raffles, and the Annual Golf Tournament on Memorial Day.
Organization name
Veterans for Veterans of Archuleta County
other names
Vets 4 Vets
2011
Tax id (EIN)
45-3128957
Category
Military & Veterans Organizations
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
435 Lewis St.Headquarters
PO Box 5331 435 Lewis St.Mailing
PO Box 5331Archuleta County, CO, US