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Support Veterans today, and throughout the year with local Causes.com

Local SF based Causes.com is spreading the word about ways to support and recognize veterans today. Vets should be recognized and supported all year round for the enormous commitment they provide to our country – and Causes.com [http://bit.ly/NvDyuM] provides the social platform where activists can campaign to continually support our nation’s defenders. Interested in helping raise awareness of any below causes aimed to support veterans?

Gary Sinise Foundation on Causes.com [http://bit.ly/16zioQ0]

We serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. We do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.

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VeteranAid.org [http://bit.ly/1aPi4nX]

Started by a single woman 8 years ago and now a successful non-profit, VeteranAid spreads awareness for a pension benefit that can offset the cost of care for senior veterans and their widows.

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Operation Free [http://bit.ly/17PO2jJ]

Operation Free is a nationwide coalition of veterans that recognizes climate change and oil dependence pose serious threats to US national security. 

IAVA [http://bit.ly/16WtPpG]

IAVA is the nation's first and largest non-profit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to bettering the lives of veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan and their families.

Protect Our Defenders [http://bit.ly/19XsqAc]

Protect Our Defenders honors, supports and give voices to the brave women and men in uniform who have been raped or sexually assaulted by fellow service members. 

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