2. Statistics on Veterans with Disabilities As of 2008 5.5 million veterans were legally classified as disabled. Only 26% of veterans 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree. Male Veterans between the ages of 45-54 had an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Non-veterans were only at 3.6%. Female Vets between the ages of 24-25 had a 8.2% unemployment rate.
3. More Statistics Deployed to Iraq (as of Sep. 30, 2009) 164,100. Deployed to Afghanistan (as of Sep. 30, 2009) 66,400. Battle Deaths (as of March 10, 2010) 4,201. Other Deaths (In Theater) (as of March 10, 2010) 1,175. Non-mortal Woundings (as of March 10, 2010) 36,906.
7. Donation Options Donate online www.patsofamerica.org. Subscribe for monthly donations at the payment level of your choice. One time payment: Minimum $10.00
8. Where your money goes All proceeds will go to www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Their Mission: To raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women. To help severely injured service members aid and assist each other, and To provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of severely injured service members.
9. Volunteers Needed Opportunities: Cold calling, handing out flyers, organizing events, making cards for wounded veterans, and more. For more information please email: patsofamerica@gmail.com or call 973-727-2555.
11. Every little bit helps! America’s wounded veterans need you. Join the team. Help those that allow us and our children to continue to enjoy the freedom that our ancestors fought for.
12. Special Thanks! To all of our volunteers and supporters. The Wounded Warrior Project. And especially to those who serve.
