Donate to DAV: Uplift Our Disabled Veterans
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We are Team Mean Green, a group of students from the University of North Texas working toward our Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degrees. Together, we’re raising funds for Disabled American Veterans (DAV)—a cause that is deeply personal to all of us.
Each member of our team has a close connection to the military. Our fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, spouses, and siblings are disabled veterans. We've seen the strength it takes to serve and the struggle that can follow. Some carry visible wounds. Others bear emotional ones. But all of them deserve support long after their service ends.
My grandfather was in the Army and fought in the Korean war. He came home with hearing issues after the war was over. He has been hard of hearing for almost all of his adult life. At 91 he is almost completely deaf mainly from the combat he faced from the war.
Our campaign is guided by our team motto: Driven by Purpose, Powered by Teamwork—and inspired by the ultimate team, our veterans. Their courage, sacrifice, and resilience remind us what real commitment looks like, and we’re determined to carry that spirit forward in everything we do.
That’s why we’re standing with DAV (Disabled American Veterans). They provide life-changing support to those who’ve served—helping veterans secure jobs, access mental health care, find housing, and navigate the benefits they earned through their service. These efforts are more than just helpful, they're critical. Veteran suicide is a serious issue in this country. In 2022, 549 male and 33 female veterans died by suicide, with the highest rates among those aged 18 to 34. Texas Veteran Suicide Data Sheet
Many veterans deal with drug addiction and do not have easy access to healthcare. "Around 50% of veterans will end up having some form of opioid addiction, mainly from the severe chronic pain of their specific injuries. About 25% of veterans return from active duty to rural communities where healthcare isn't easily accessible," Morin, Rich. "For Many Injured Veterans, A Lifetime of Consequences." Pew Research Center, November 8, 2011, Washington, DC, Injured Veterans.
Veterans return from conflicts with mental scars. "It's estimated that 41% of veterans need mental health treatment. More than 27% of veterans reported difficulty adjusting to civilian life," "The State of Veterans’ Mental Health [2024]." Mission Roll Call, September 24, 2024, Clover, SC, State of Veterans Mental Health.
Veterans who are currently living on the streets is also a lot higher than it should be. "Around 6.2% of disabled veterans with a disability are also unemployed. 2.9% of veterans without a disability are currently unemployed. An astonishing 15,507 veterans experienced unsheltered homelessness, an increase of 14.3% from 2022," "The State of Veterans’ Mental Health [2024]." Mission Roll Call, July 19, 2024, Clover, SC, State of Veteran Homelessness.
This isn’t just a class project. It’s a promise to stand up for those who stood up for all of us.
Please consider donating, sharing, or simply learning more. Every action matters. All donations will go directly to DAV so they can continue to operate and help disabled veterans in need. For more information please visit https://www.dav.org/ for DAVs full story and how you can help make a difference in Veterans lives further. Thank you for helping us honor and uplift our nation’s heroes.
Warm regards,
Team Mean Green
University of North Texas BAAS Program
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Co-organizers (4)
Tyler Barone
Organizer
Madison, MS
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust
Beneficiary
Rachel Smith
Co-organizer
Stephanie Rutherford
Co-organizer
Triniere Walker
Co-organizer