If you can’t make it to DC on the 27th, 28th, and 29th Here’s what YOU Can Do!!!
Iraq and Afganistan Veterans of America-IAVA
Throw a party in support of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans: Join us for the first-ever national IAVA house parties!
The War Tapes Trailer
Tonight President Bush is expected to announce that he’s sending an additional 20,000 troops to Iraq. Whether you agree with him or not, this makes it even more important that our troops and veterans get the care they need. Hosting a house party is an easy way to support IAVA and spread the word about the issues facing our newest veterans.
On Saturday, January 27th, IAVA supporters nationwide will be throwing house parties to help Iraq and Afghanistan veterans get the counseling they need. You can join us. Just get your copy of “The War Tapes,” the first documentary filmed by soldiers on the ground in Iraq, and download a free packet of materials with everything you need to host your own house party. Click here to buy the DVD and sign up your party now.
Across the country, IAVA supporters are going to get together to screen the film, take part in a free conference call with IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff and Iraq Veteran Steve Pink, star of The War Tapes, and help us collect signatures for a petition to Jim Nicholson, Secretary of the VA, calling for increased mental health funding at VA hospitals.
Can you host a party? Click here to sign up and get all the materials you’ll need. Not available to host a party? You can also search for parties in your area.
Hundreds of thousands of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans have already sought care for mental health issues like depression, anxiety and PTSD. But a recent government report concluded that:
‘the Administration’s failure to adequately increase staffing and other resources for Vet Centers has put their capacity to meet the needs of veterans and their families at risk.’
Vet Centers were created after the Vietnam War to give combat vets a place to get counseling from fellow veterans. They helped hundreds of thousands of veterans cope with their experiences. Join us in calling for better funding for these vital centers.
If you plan on hosting a party, be sure to sign up and get your copy of The War Tapes in time for the 27th. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Rob Timmins
IAVA Field Director
Iraq Veteran
