On a Mission to Meet the Needs of Veterans

Help create a positive lifestyle for Veterans.

We advocate vigorously to ensure veterans receive equitable benefits, voice challenges adversely affecting veterans, and fill needs to improve the quality of life for veterans. Please consider helping us in our endeavor by donating to the NABVETS Alamo Chapter.

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Memorial Day Remembrance

Join us in pausing to remember the heroism and sacrifice of those who lost their lives in service to this country – with a special place in our hearts for those who did so while being denied the rights, dignities, and recognition that they deserved as citizens of the United States. Black soldiers have an impressive resume of service that dates back to our country’s inception.

Mission Statement

NABVETS is a 501c3 all-volunteer service organization dedicated to addressing the unmet concerns and needs of all veterans, with an emphasis on improving the economic situation of low-income, homeless, and minority veterans and their families.

Our Values

Treat every veteran with dignity and respect and maintain their confidentiality.

Maintain transparency in how we use funds raised on behalf of veterans.

Conduct ourselves with honor & civility during meetings, activities, & in the community.

Adhere to by-laws as the mechanism to meeting our objectives.

Communicate openly, honestly, & timely with everyone.

Discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all and help all.

Pledge to meet the goals, requirements & expectations of our national command.

Our members create a positive lifestyle for Veterans everyday!

The National Association for Black Veterans (NABVETS) is a membership-based, fraternal Veterans Service Organization with Members, Chapters, and State and Regional Commands located across the nation. NABVETS was founded in 1969 by seven returning African-American Vietnam Veterans who were unhappy with the lack of programs and services available to assist veterans with reintegrating into society upon their return from war. NABVETS was created out of the need for a national Veteran’s Services Organization that understands the challenges confronting minority and all low-income veterans, and who can serve as a strong advocate on their behalf before Congress and other governmental bodies. NABVETS is a chartered Veteran’s Service Organization representing veterans officially in filing claims with the VA for benefits earned through active military service.

NABVETS advocates vigorously with the federal, state, and local government as well as the general public on an ongoing basis, and on behalf of its membership, to:

Ensure veterans receive equitable benefits
Voice challenges adversely affecting veterans
Advance solutions to improve the quality of life for veterans, youth, families, and communities
Highlight veterans’ contributions in service

NABVETS will continue to serve as a leading voice on the issues disproportionately confronting Black veterans and their communities. Those issues include:

Incarceration
Mental Health Issues
Alcoholism
Financial Benefits Inequalities

Healthcare-related, Benefit Inequalities
Chronic Unemployment
HIV/AIDS
Education

Homelessness
Substance Abuse
Less-than-honorable Discharges
Administrative Discharges

NABVETS will continue to celebrate, preserve, and educate the nation about the contributions of veterans, particularly Black veterans who have been under-represented in the historical record. It will act as an avenue for veteran’s continued contributions nationally through meaningful community service.

NABVETS will continue to dedicate itself to reaching out, assisting veterans, and ensuring they receive the full range and amount of benefits for which they are eligible. Equally important, NABVETS remains committed to fostering a spirit of camaraderie and community among veterans of all ages, genders, ethnic backgrounds, and military services.

Advocate on behalf of all Veterans to access benefits which are due to them.

This service is free to veterans, or their survivors, and includes representation for all matters pertaining to their claims, including submission of claims, collection of necessary evidence, monitoring of progress, clarification of procedures and appealing denied claims.

Educate members and community about benefits/services available.

We provide education to our members, and the greater community, regarding benefits and services available to veterans through the VA—many of which are essential to their well-being and health and welfare of their families, but which are often overlooked.

Raise awareness about veterans’ issues and needs.

We participate in community events, such as the Martin Luther King Day march, in order to raise awareness about veterans’ issues and needs, as well as highlighting our efforts and the services we are able to provide.

Extend a helping hand to those in our community.

We extend a helping hand to those in our community who may have needs, whether veterans or not, through direct services such as delivering food baskets and necessary items to local churches.

Become a Member of Alamo NABVETS

Help create positive lifestyles for those who have served our country.

The NABVETS Alamo Chapter welcomes you to join us at our monthly meetings where we conduct general business, discuss fundraising opportunities, plan future events and service activities, and enjoy socializing with our fellow members. We highlight the many important contributions of minority veterans to both our military efforts and in our communities, and we preserve their historical record for future generations.

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