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Cause: Our Troops

  • Active Troops
    Active Troops

    Active Troops

    Soldiers are living on about 900 military bases abroad.
  • Military Discrimination
    Military Discrimination

    Military Discrimination

    27% of African American and Hispanic officers experience discrimination.
  • Military Families
    Military Families

    Military Families

    Over half of troops have spouses and children.
  • PTSD
    PTSD

    PTSD

    11 to 20 percent of Iraq or Afghanistan veterans experience PTSD.
  • Veteran Homelessness
    Veteran Homelessness

    Veteran Homelessness

    1 in 5 American homeless people are veterans.
  • Veteran Unemployment
    Veteran Unemployment

    Veteran Unemployment

    27% of veterans 20-24 years old are unemployed.

Veteran Homelessness

1 in 5 American homeless people are veterans.

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Action Tips: Create a Blanket for a Soldier
How To: Host a Potluck for Veterans and Service Members
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Action Tips: Join the Wounded TLC Team and Write a Wounded Soldier Weekly
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Action Tips: Help Build a Home for an Injured Soldier with Homes for our Troops
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Resources

  • 5 Reasons Troops Join the Military
  • Meet Do Something Awards Finalist Evan Housley
  • Terms You Should Know About Veterans
  • War Veteran Medals 11 Facts About Veterans
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