Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Chairman
Amanda Washburn
Email: amandafaye33@gmail.com
Phone: (402) 480-1472
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
Purpose: The purpose of the Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Committee is to promote programs, events and services that assist and enhance the lives of veterans, their families, their caregivers and their survivors, ensuring the best quality of life possible and the continuing honor of their memory. Standing Rules #6, Core National Standing Committees
Key Program Statements:
- Support rehabilitation and healing of veterans through arts, crafts, and hobbies.
- Support veteran caregivers, family members and survivors.
- Enroll Auxiliary members as VA Voluntary Service (VAVS) volunteers at VA health care facilities.
- Help The American Legion, State Department of Veterans Affairs and Chamber of Commerce promote job fairs for veterans and their families.
- There isn’t a VA hospital close to your community? Find opportunities for Auxiliary members to serve veterans in your area such as serving the homeless.
National Program Awards
- Unit Award: Most Outstanding Unit VA&R Program (per division)
Projects for VA Homes and Hospitals
- Nebraska Veterans Home and VA Hospital Arm Chair Caddie Template