Veteran Organizations

Get involved! Support a local chapter! Check out these Veteran organizations for becoming a member and member resources:

Marine Corp League - THOR #606
Contact: Timothy E Liepold
2774 43rd Street NW
Rochester MN 55901
507-327-8410
Email Timothy Liepold

State Organizations

• Minnesota American Legion
• Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary
• Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota (MDAV)
• DAV Auxiliary of Minnesota
• Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) of Minnesota
• MN Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
• Minnesota VFW
• Minnesota VFW Auxiliary

Other Veteran Non-profit Organizations

Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides cash grants to Minnesota service members who have served in a combat zone since September 11, 2001. Grant applications are available online.

Operation Homefront

A national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps families of junior and mid-grade (E1-E6) enlisted service members that were deployed to combat zones and post-9/11 service-connected wounded, ill, or injured that are within 7 years of discharge. For more information, go to the website.

Rochester Stand Down, Inc

A non-profit organization serving the veterans of Olmsted County, providing everything from housing assistance to employment opportunities. For more information check out Rochester Stand Down website.

Wounded Warrior Project

A 501(c)(3) charitable organization that helps veterans and active duty service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving in the military on or after September 11, 2001. Learn more about the programs on their website.