SUPPORT VETERANS

Invest in the lives of our service members and veterans.

FINANCIAL AID

If you're a Florida Veteran with a recent emergency in need of financial aid, we may be able to help.

SUICIDE PREVENTION

Help us make a dent in the tragic statistic of 22 veteran suicides a day that happen throughout our nation.

GET INVOLVED

There are things you can do to help our Florida Veterans beyond financial support.

SPECIAL EVENTS

PROJECT: VetRelief and our partners host numerous events to raise awareness and support for our Veterans.

PVR Golf Tournament

Bella Collina Golf Course, Monteverde, FL
September 16, 2024

Fall Conference

Caribe Royale, Orlando, FL
November 22-24, 2024

ALR Round Robin

ALR Round Robin

Statewide
April 1 – 30, 2025

$ 2524753

FUNDS DISTRIBUTED

9565

VOLUNTEER HOURS

2525

VETERANS HELPED

THE ISSUES WE ADDRESS

1 MILLION VETERANS

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 1 million Veterans ages 18 to 64 live in poverty.

UNUTILIZED BENEFITS

59% of Veterans, surveyed nationwide, stated they did not understand their general benefits.

EVERY 65 MINUTES

According to the Dept of Veteran Affairs, a Veteran takes their own life every 65 minutes. That's 22 suicides a day. 8,030 a year.

ABOUT US

PROJECT: VetRelief is an official program of The American Legion, Department of Florida, a historically rich and influential veterans’ service organization. This initiative focuses on ensuring that our service men and women have the backing they need to live successful and thriving civilian lives. We facilitate our service through three main areas: Emergency Assistance, Benefits Support, and Community Engagement.

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