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Extended family members of an honorably discharged veteran (includes all veterans – whether disabled or not disabled) or extended family of DAV Auxiliary members may join the organization.
DAV Auxiliary Education Scholarship Program for students meeting the eligibility criteria of up to $2,500. The organization is redeveloping a Service Program to expand services to disabled veteran families. DAVA for Kids assists with transportation expenses for military children to attend Camp Corral, a camp dedicated to children of military members for their own reflection and growth. The Caregiver Initiative Program, launched in 2018, focuses on veteran caregivers respite care and advocacy.
The fiscal year runs July 1 through June 30.
Units are required to pay an annual $25 national mandate which, in most cases, is deducted from the unit’s membership distribution. Should there not be ample membership distribution, an indebtedness statement will be sent quarterly advising the unit as to the remaining amount owed for their national mandate.
The DAV Auxiliary has an Education Scholarship. More information is available on the website, or by calling national headquarters. The deadline for the application is typically mid-March