By far the largest of
the programs. The Order's Annual Operating Budget is approximately $9 million, of
which $6 million goes to support the Service Program. This program operates a nation-wide
network of more than 70 offices, staffed by over 100 trained Service Officers and
assistants; they are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
In addition the Order has a core of Department and Chapter Service Officers who
volunteer to assist Veterans and their families throughout the Country.
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 Veteran
Affairs Voluntary Services. The Order
has volunteers throughout the Country, who donate their time at VA Facilities to
assist Veterans. In 2006, the Order donated almost 96 thousand hours to the VA (The
Ladies Auxiliary donated an additional 18 thousand hours). This saves the VA from
hiring approximately 65 full time employees.
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 The
purpose of the Americanism Program is to work with schools and other organizations to help
promote U.S. history and the quest for freedom.
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 Each
year, the Military Order of the Purple Heart awards scholarships to select students
who complete the application process and meet certain criteria.
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 The
Purple Heart Trail was established in 1992 by the Military Order of the Purple Heart
to be a symbolic trail throughout all 50 states to commemorate and honor all men
and women who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving in the U.S. armed
forces.
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 The Military Order of the Purple Heart's Youth Programs are focused on fostering patriotism and good citizenship
among America's youth. We recognize outstanding leadership in cadets and midshipmen
through the Senior and Junior ROTC programs in the United States and Department
of Defense Dependant Schools worldwide.
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purpose of the First Responders Program is to pay respect to Law Enforcement Officers
and Fire Fighters who are killed or wounded in the line of duty. |