The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV)
1st Quarter 2025
Winter’s First of the New Year Testimonies
Hello 2025! The National Association of American Veterans (NAAV), Inc., is excited to step into a new year of change and exploration with you. Last year took us through time, transition, and preservation. This year it seems we have hit the ground running.
- Winter Break Through:
It is our sincere joy to walk into this new year’s season of refreshing and renewal with you and ring in the most recent happenings and NAAV testimonies since the doors of 2025 have opened. The past three months, Jan-Mar 2025, have not ceased to stop revolving for our veterans and their family members in need of assistance and NAAV has not ceased from swing open all of our available resources to fill the voids and meet the needs of those reaching out.
Every year, especially in the beginning of a season, brings a flood of petitions from financial, utilities, to medical and assistance with filing new documents. Everywhere we turn, veterans are reaching out and waiting. Here are a few of the returns on NAAV’s investments made on behalf and in part by your generous support, prayers, and donations.
Let’s keep it alive in 2025:
Meeting a New Year’s First Quarter Request:
- My Home Sweet Home– Saved from Foreclosure (March 2025)
“First and foremost, I want to give a huge shout out to Constance Burns, Founder, President, and CEO of Veterans Service Organization/Veterans Advocate with the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. This woman has helped with a snap of her fingers, whereas other veteran resources or assistance has taken months to years to even get around to acknowledging my struggles. She is my hero for taking the time to care and listen to me and what I am going through. She helped me by paying my late payment for my mortgage that fell behind due to financial struggles. Not only did she help me with my home, she is helping me with reaching out to find Mental health services outside the VA since the VA has dropped the ball on my health and blamed me for my problems. I’m the type of person who would give everything away to help someone else not suffer, but here I was, not getting the same help in return. Constance, I don’t know what I would have done without you and your amazing heart and spirit. Because I was helped, I can now take this positive energy and help others as she has done for me. Since this is my first home and you helped me keep it, I can now sleep at night knowing tomorrow will be a better day, not only for me but also for my pets. Thank you for loving us!”
Elizabeth, Lil Jimi, and Mia
Submitted by: Elizabeth A. Chumbley, Sgt. U.S. Marine Corps (2001-2011) of Gainesville, Florida
*See more on the story of Marine Sgt. Chumbley in NAAV’s 1st Quarter Newsletter “Glistening”
Overcoming the challenge—
In March 2025, NAAV sent a check to Charlie and Lisa High to cover food,
transportation, and glasses. We have given our resources and referrals
for dental bill and mortgager as well as making several calls on their
behalf to get financial support for other emergency needs in January,
February and March 2025.
Charlie High Jr., disabled U.S. Army veteran of Radcliff, Kentucky slipped and fell in front of his home in January 2025 and sustained injury to his face and mouth which resulting in a dental expense for having about 26 of his teeth removed. His mortgage is still due, and their funds are low.
From: Lisa High>
To: C Burns >
“I just wanted to thank you for your prayers and support with information
on everything we needed to get the assistance needed. You’re a caring
person and we wanted you to know we appreciate you I pray
every day that people like you continue speaking up and out for help for
our veterans. You’re the right person for this position. God bless you
and keep you safe and blessed. Thank you!!!” Lisa and Charlie High – Radcliff, KY
The Highs’ contacted NAAV for assistance. If you can share in supporting their need in any amount, please send your donation to NAAV titled: Here’s to Charlie High Jr. On behalf of Charlie and Lisa High, thank you!
Reaching out for help in time of need—
- NAAV, responds to meeting a call for help
“Thank you for all your hard work. I have two young kids I can’t answer
phone calls until after they are asleep. I appreciate you.” Jett and
Kayla Wilemon, TX
Good morning, Kayla Wilemon:
I am going to make calls on behalf of your beloved Dad residing in
California today. I agree with you that he needs immediate medical
attention. Thank you again for reaching out to the National
Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) early this morning
seeking immediate healthcare for your dad in Sutter Creek, California.
- NAAV makes request for emergency assistance to avoid car repossession
To VA Social Worker: The following information is being made on behalf of Ms. Anitra Canty, U.S. Army, OIF disabled veteran most in need of emergency assistance regarding the
repossession of her BMW this week. Ms. Anitra Canty Sanford, North Carolina. A substantial balance on her car is due by April 6, 2025. Ms. Anitra Canty receives 100% disability from the VA and suffered severe PTSD and mental health issues.
- Thanks for giving remain a constant throughout the year and season
Bringing an end to 2024 –
“Thank you NAAV, Inc. and our Lord God for my spiritual wellness DVDs,
books and materials received today for the Christmas Holidays. Thank you
so much and thank you for helping me get the vehicle in November. It’s
beautiful. It’s awesome! Thank you for helping so much for how you
worked with the White River Toyota Managers and what you did for me and
my beloved three daughters Linda, Tricia and Daisy we will never forget
your organization.” – Dennis Breault, Sr., U.S. Navy (Retired), Vermont
The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) has received
thousands of testimonials like this one from service members, veterans, and their caregivers and family members of the past twenty-one years thanking its volunteer staff and leaders for their services to those most in need nationwide.
NAAV’s Year-End Fundraising Campaign and Combined Federal Campaign is always
one of its most important sources of support. To give generously by or
before December 31, 2024, please visit www.naavets.org click on Donate
Today! If you are a federal employee or retiree, you may visit GIVE
HAPPY TODAY at www.GiveCFC.org by January 15, 2025, to donate. NAAV’s
CFC number is 85065, “Caring About Those Who Served.” Thank you in
advance for your continued support and professional assistance.
P.S. There is no deadline for giving… We still need and can desperately use your support and donations.
Open to new beginnings in 2025–
- Incoming Numbers First Quarter 2025 ~
As the new year begins, NAAV received over 300 calls for emergency assistance in the first three months of 2025 (January, February, and March). As with every year and every season, your generous monthly financial support is most needed to continue NAAV Community Outreach to those who served and are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces with emergency assistance and words of encouragement 24/7. To donate, please visit www.naavets.org.
Thank you for rolling in the new year with us past the snow, rain, and wind as we survey to do more with arms opened wide throughout 2025. Thank you and God bless every effort, hope, and dream, you may desire. *Please check out our 1st Quarter Newsletter “Glistening” with information and new resources that may be of interest.
Warmest regards,
Constance A. Burns
Founder, President, and CEO
Veterans Service Officer/Veterans Advocate
NAAV, Inc.,
Washington, DC
*See our Glistening 1st Quarter Newsletter
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