Philadelphia Are: Supporting Local Veteran Charities 2025
Andrew Himes
Having grown up in Bucks County to living in Chester county for 8 years and now raising a family in Montgomery County since 2005 Andrew is a lifelong ...
Having grown up in Bucks County to living in Chester county for 8 years and now raising a family in Montgomery County since 2005 Andrew is a lifelong ...
Supporting Veterans in Our Community
Here in supporting our veterans is more than a gesture—it's a community promise. From housing assistance and mental-health programs to service-dog training and community service opportunities, these incredible local organizations work tirelessly to honor and empower those who served. Discover five meaningful ways you can support veterans right here at home.
1. Veterans Multi-Service Center (VMC)
A comprehensive support hub offering housing, career development, and healthcare navigation for veterans and their families.
Founded in 1980, VMC is dedicated to empowering veterans by addressing housing stability, employment readiness, and health access—helping thousands reintegrate with dignity and purpose.
2. Team Foster
Team Foster funds and pairs service dogs with injured and disabled veterans—at no cost to the veteran.
Created in honor of late U.S. Army Captain Erick Foster, this nonprofit champions veteran support through service-dog programs, awareness events, and fundraising initiatives across our region.
3. Travis Manion Foundation
Empowering veterans and families of fallen heroes to find renewed purpose through community leadership and service.
Honoring 1st Lt. Travis Manion (USMC), this national foundation—rooted locally—builds character in youth and strengthens communities through veteran-led service initiatives.
4. Liberty USO (USO Pennsylvania & Southern New Jersey)
Providing connection, morale support, and critical services to active-duty troops, veterans, and their families across the region.
Since WWII, USO has lifted the spirits of America’s military members. Liberty USO continues this legacy with support programs, family services, and deployment-center care.