Vietnam Veterans of America
Chapter 1044
BIDDEFORD, Maine 04005
Founded in 1978, Vietnam Veterans of America is the only National Vietnam veterans organization Congressionally chartered and exclusively  dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families. Vietnam Veterans of America is organized as a not-for-profit corporation and is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA FOUNDING PRINCIPLE
"Never Again Will One Generation Of Veterans Abandon Another"
GOALS
Vietnam Veterans of America goals are: to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans' to create a new identity for this generation, and to change the public perception of Vietnam veterans'.
ORGANIZATION
*Over 50,000 Individual Members
*46 State Councils
*630 Local Chapters
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
*Aggressively advocate on issues to veterans'
*Seek full access to quality health care for veterans'
*Identify the full range of disabling injuries and illnesses incurred during military service
*Hold government agencies accountable for following laws mandating veterans' health care
*Create a positive perception of Vietnam veterans'
*Seek the fullest possible accounting of America's POW/MIA's
*Support the next generation of America's war veterans'
*Serve our communities