Virginia Congress of Parents & Teachers

AMVETS is a veteran service organization dedicated to supporting veterans and their families through various programs and services, including career centers and assistance with filing VA claims. Since its founding in 1944, AMVETS has actively contributed to the well-being and reintegration of homeless veterans and has established partnerships with organizations like the Boy Scouts of America and the Military Funeral Honors Program. In addition to its advocacy and support services, AMVETS operates thrift stores that provide vital funding for its initiatives, allowing the organization to expand its reach and impact. Through community donations and volunteer efforts, AMVETS continues to promote Americanism and the values that unite its members and supporters. Generated from the website

The Virginia Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is the largest and oldest non-partisan volunteer child advocacy association in Virginia, boasting over 175,000 members across more than 950 schools. Established in 1904, its primary mission is to strengthen schools and communities through active parent involvement and to advocate for resources that support the academic success and well-being of all children in the Commonwealth. The Virginia PTA empowers local school parent groups by providing leadership training, advocacy resources, and family engagement tools. Open to anyone who supports its mission, membership not only fosters strong family-school partnerships but also amplifies parent voices in educational policy and practice across the state. Generated from the website