Our History
PVA Southeastern Chapter is 1 of 33 chapters with Paralyzed Veterans of America. We are a congressionally chartered organization. The chapter was founded in 1962 covering the state of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Eastern parts of Tennessee, and Alabama.
How You Can Get Involved
Call (706) 796-6301 to Donate Or Contact Us to get Involved
Advocacy & Legislation
PVA Southeastern Chapter Advocates for veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases, as well as other disabled veterans and civilians. We share concerns with local, state and federal representatives.
Membership
PVA Southeastern Chapter recruits for veterans with spinal cord injuries/diseases. To be a member with PVA Southeastern chapter, you have to have served in the USA Armed Forces and to be discharged from the service with other than non-honorable discharge. To complete the membership application click here.
Sports and Recreation
PVA Southeastern Chapter offers sports and recreation for our members as well as others within the disability community. Some of the events are co-sponsored with other organizations and the VA. Beside the chapter events, PVA Southeastern chapter participates in PVA events as well. To see the events withing the national PVA Sports and Recreation please click here. If you are interested in what the VA offers in adaptive sports and recreation please click here.
Publications
PVA Southeastern Chapter offers publications of our newsletters and annual reports.
Volunteer
PVA Southeastern Chapter offer volunteer oppotunities. If you are interested in volunteering with the chapter please contact us @ 706-796-6301 or email @ paravet@comcast.net.
Mission Statement
Paralyzed Veterans of America, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members – veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.
PVA will use that expertise to be the leading advocate for:
- Quality Healthcare for our members
- Research and education addressing spinal cord injury and dysfunction
- Benefits available as a result of our members’ military service,
- and opportunities that maximize the independence of our members.
To enable Paralyzed Veterans to continue to honor this commitment, we must recruit and retain members who have the experience, energy, dedication, and passion necessary to manage the organization and ensure adequate resources to sustain the programs essential for Paralyzed Veterans of America to achieve its mission.
The PVA Story
PVA was founded by a band of service members who came home from World War II with spinal cord injuries. These wounded heroes made a decision not just to live, but to live with dignity as contributors to society.
Since 1946, Paralyzed Veterans of America has been on a mission to change lives and build brighter futures for our seriously injured heroes. We’ve had a single-minded mission—to empower our brave men and women to regain what they fought for: their freedom and independence.
How to volunteer
Paralyzed Veterans of America volunteers do invaluable work that makes a real difference to veterans, their communities and Paralyzed Veterans’ chapters. Volunteering can be a life-changing experience for both you and the paralyzed veterans you are benefitting.
WHY IS IT SO REWARDING?
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Volunteers make their communities a better place to live
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You can work for an organization and mission you believe in
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Having a positive impact on others feels great
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You can meet new people and develop new leadership skills
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Family volunteering lets you spend time with loved ones while helping others
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Volunteering is fun!
START VOLUNTEERING TODAY
Becoming a Paralyzed Veterans volunteer has never been easier. Download, complete and return the Volunteer Activation Form today!
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM (VAVS)
Another avenue for volunteering is through your local Veterans Administration (VA). Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs facility nearest you and ask for Voluntary Service. Tell their staff of your interest in becoming a VAVS Volunteer. The staff will take care of everything else including your interview, orientation, and assignment!
You are still assisting Paralyzed Veterans – when you register with the VA, you can let them know that you are volunteering your time in the name of Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Get in Touch. Get Involved.