Mission: At USASOA the mission comes first. That mission is to provide the essentials of life to ill, injured, and wounded veterans and service members through charitable contributions and programs; to protect the interests of veteran-owned businesses, their healthcare, families, and caregivers; and promote their voices through our advocacy and policy work on Capitol Hill. Through the generous support of caring and grateful, everyday Americans, businesses and corporations, our unique programs, services, and events have a direct and meaningful impact on the quality of their lives. Learn more about our successful programs and services by click on the link in the sidebar. And please consider donating as a monthly sustaining member to http://www. usasoa. org/donate/ so we continue to keep funding our mission.

Target demographics: Ill, Injured and Wounded Service Members, Veterans and Their Families

Direct beneficiaries per year: Ill, Injured and Combat Wounded Service Members recovering at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center with Care and Comfort Items Essential for Daily Living.

Geographic areas served: Nationwide

Programs: "Wounded Defenders of Freedom Fund" "Cents for Soldiers", "Boots on the Ground", "Action Alerts", "BBQ for our Heroes" and "Military Appreciation Events" 'Storm The Streets - Homeless Veterans Campaign"