At the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we welcome those who want to give their time and resources to support veterans and their families. Whether through volunteering, monetary contributions, or donating specific items, your generosity helps enhance the lives of those who have served our country.
General Donations
WDVA accepts monetary donations to support a variety of veteran services and programs across Wisconsin. Your contribution helps provide essential assistance to veterans in need.
You can send donations directly to the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs at:
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
PO Box 7843
Madison, WI 53707-7843
You can fill out the following form to specify your donation designation:
WDVA 1600 Monetary Donations, Gifts, and Bequest
Wisconsin Veterans Homes
The Wisconsin Veterans Homes in Chippewa Falls, King, and Union Grove provide 24-hour skilled nursing care for veterans and their spouses. The homes gladly accept monetary donations, as well as specific items to support residents. Click below to view current wish lists:
- Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (Wish List)
- Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove (Wish List)
- Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls (Wish List)
Please see the Wisconsin Veterans Homes website for volunteering information at each of the homes.
For monetary donations, fill out WDVA 1600 and specify which home and/or program you’d like to donate to.
Veterans Housing Recovery Program
The Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP), located in Union Grove, provides temporary housing, training, and supportive services to military veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in order to help them obtain permanent housing. The goal of VHRP is to help veterans achieve stability, increase their skill levels and/or income, and obtain greater self-determination that will enable them to reintegrate back into the community.
Click below to view a list of current wish list:
For questions about larger items for donation, reach out to Trish O’Reilly at trish.oreilly@dva.wisconsin.gov.
For a monetary donation, fill out WDVA 1600 and specify which program you’d like to donate to.
Veteran Outreach and Recovery Program
The Veteran Outreach and Recovery Program (VORP) assists all who have served in any component of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those that have previously served and continue to serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Staff provide assistance and connection to mental health services, substance use treatment, temporary financial assistance, housing and utility resources, employment, and education. VORP is a statewide program serving all 72 counties and 11 federally recognized tribal nations. Monetary donations will be used to provide services and resources that directly benefit veterans enrolled in VORP.
For a monetary donation, fill out WDVA 1600 and specify which program you’d like to donate to.
Wisconsin Veterans Museum
The Wisconsin Veterans Museum preserves and shares the stories of those who served, and there are so many ways to give back. Learn more about making a monetary donation or a donation of an item to the collection where your legacy of service will be preserved with the dignity and care it deserves.
Follow the links below for more information:
There are also so many ways to volunteer—become a school tour guide, assist with collections, references, or exhibits, help build the oral history collection, educate and assist in creating curriculum, or volunteer at the gift shop. Find out how at the link below:
Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries
Honor our fallen heroes by contributing to one of Wisconsin’s three state veterans cemeteries. Donations help maintain and enhance the beauty of these sacred spaces. Contact the cemeteries directly for details and brochures. Monetary gifts may be designated for:
- General support
- Benches
- Flowerpots
- Wall of Honor
- Bricks/Stones
- Flagpoles
- General donation wall
- Armed Forces Wall
Benefits, Programs, & Services Inquiries
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