Special Olympics

Special Olympics have been a catalyst to help the mentally challenged experience a degree of normalcy in their lives. It has encouraged families and communities to recognize the abilities of these individuals and taught us all to appreciate their courage and skill as competing Special Olympians. Participation in Special Olympics transforms the dream of participating in sports into reality and, for these Special Olympians, promotes a more positive self-image. AMVETS posts and departments are encouraged to volunteer and support their local Special Olympic chapters.

Check out their Web Site: (http://www.specialolympics.org/Special+Olympics+Public+Website/default.htm)

Fifty-nine posts in (18) departments support Special Olympics and (3) departments also provide department level support.

In 2006 alone (812) volunteers provided (8,999) hours of service and a total of $68,555 in cash donations in support of various Special Olympics activities.

Contact the National Programs Department to request the AMVETS/Special Olympics guidebook.

Contact us:

Beryl W. Love,
Programs Director
Phone: 301-683-4030
Email: blove@amvets.org

Tiffany Hilton,
Programs Associate
Phone: 301-683-4031
Email: thilton@amvets.org

Programs Coordinated or Adminstered by National Headquarters:

• Americanism
• AMVETS Against Drug and   Alcohol Abuse (AADAA)
• AMVETS White Clover
• Armed Services Blood
   Program (ASBP)
• Boy Scouts of America
• Ceremonial Rifles
• Citizens Flag Alliance
• Freedoms Foundation Youth
  Leadership Conference
• Military Funeral Honors (AP3)
• Make a Difference
• National Coalition for
  Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
• National Guard -
  Memorandum of Understanding
• ROTC
• Scholarships
• Special Olympics
• Task Force DVD
• Veterans Affairs Voluntary   Services (VAVS)
• Veterans History Project

Some of the other Programs Supported by posts at the local level:
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• American Red Cross
• Bone Marrow Foundation
• Girl Scouts USA
• Habitat for Humanity
• National Center for missing   & exploited childern
• National Transplant Society

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ON-TIME REVALIDATION
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MEMBERSHIP
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PROGRAMS REPORTING
Reported programs for the preceding June and December

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS
Provided community service in a number specific areas.