Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America-Georgia

Description

IAVA is the first and largest non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Iraq and Afganistan veterans, their families, and their survivors. IAVA-Metropolitan Atlanta will accomplish our mission by providing leadership in three key areas: •Assistance -Providing our members a community of peers. -Local support through IAVA "Squads” dedicated to social, service, success, AND sports. - Regular events - Linking members with resources/programs to address ongoing transition needs. * IAVA.org. * local resources and partner veteran service organizations (VSO). •Awareness - Support IAVA national awareness campaigns. - Increase local awareness of veterans' issues. - Promote civic responsibility based on military core values. - Join with other-era veterans and civilian supporters to accomplish our goal. •Advocacy - Support IAVA national legislative priorities at the state and local level. - Engage public and private sector stakeholders and enlist their support. - In word and deed, promote ideals of equal opportunity, equal liberty, and shared sacrifice. Our nation is