DAV Department of New York
DAV Department of New York
names Arthur Northup
names Arthur Northup
2023 Volunteer Of The Year
2023 Volunteer Of The Year
By B.A.Mott
DAV Department of New York Awarded Arthur Northrup Volunteer of the Year at an appreciation luncheon on Thursday August 31st. Arthur’s twelve-year dedication to the Transportation Network (a long-time partnership with the VA and DAV(Disabled American Veterans). Presenting the award was DAV Executive Director Michael Martin. To mark this well attended occasion VA Asst. Medical Center Director Kenneth Piazza joined in the congratulations to Arthur and thanked him for his service to our veterans here in New York.
Need a Ride?
Need a Ride?
Use This DAV Hospital Service Coordinator Directory Map to contact your nearest HSC(Hospital Service Coordinator) for information or assistance.
Use This DAV Hospital Service Coordinator Directory Map to contact your nearest HSC(Hospital Service Coordinator) for information or assistance.
DAV operates a fleet of vehicles around the country to provide free transportation to VA medical facilities for injured and ill veterans. DAV stepped in to help veterans get the care they need when the federal government terminated its program that helped many of them pay for transportation to and from medical facilities. The vans are driven by volunteers, and the rides coordinated by more than 156 Hospital Service Coordinators around the country.
DAV operates a fleet of vehicles around the country to provide free transportation to VA medical facilities for injured and ill veterans. DAV stepped in to help veterans get the care they need when the federal government terminated its program that helped many of them pay for transportation to and from medical facilities. The vans are driven by volunteers, and the rides coordinated by more than 156 Hospital Service Coordinators around the country.
Since the program’s inception in 1987, DAV departments and chapters have donated 3,665 vehicles and Ford Motor Co. has donated 256 vehicles at a cost of more than $92 million.
Since the program’s inception in 1987, DAV departments and chapters have donated 3,665 vehicles and Ford Motor Co. has donated 256 vehicles at a cost of more than $92 million.
LOCAL SUPPORT
LOCAL SUPPORT
NEED ASSISTANCE NOW?
NEED ASSISTANCE NOW?
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WE’RE HERE WITH HELP
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