Welcome to the official Oregon War Veterans Association website! The purpose of this site is to help OWVA carry out its charitable purposes. The members of OWVA and its board members welcome all veterans and their families, as well as active members of the National Guard and their families, to participate with us in our charitable endeavors.

The needs of US Military Veterans are tremendous. The vets who need help the most are typically limited by disabilities or low incomes in such a way that they cannot effectively address their needs to the public or to legislative leaders. OWVA stands in the gap for vets who have served our country well, but now find themselves unable to ask for the benefits that they have earned. And, in many cases they feel like the government has neglected and forgotten about them in their time of need.

OWVA is uniquely positioned to make an impact in our communities and veteran’s lives in ways different from other veteran organizations. OWVA ‘s leadership has used, and will continue to use this leverage to assist veterans and veteran organizations, as well as Active Service Members and their families in building a better future for all who have served in our country’s military services.

OWVA is also dedicated to help other veteran organizations in their work to educate and inform their memberships about issues that relate to veterans, benefits, and legislation affecting veterans. OWVA will not compete with other veteran organizations in any way, but is committed to support them as much as possible.

If you, your business, or your organization is a potential financial contributor to OWVA’s charitable activities, please contact our staff right away. We’d love to share with you some of the advantages and the many ways to make a contribution to help veterans, National Guardsmen and their families.

Veterans should be aware that OWVA’s commitment is to NOT solicit contributions from veterans who give to other veteran organizations, disabled or veterans with limited income. Our purpose is to help veterans, not to take from them!

Please read through the pages of our site and contact us for further information or suggestions.

Greg Warnock
Executive Director