Paralyzed Veterans of America - IA Chapter

The Iowa Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America (IPVA) is a non-profit Veterans service organization chartered by Congress and is one of 33 chapters which represents our national organization, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). Our membership is FREE and consists of Veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have suffered a spinal cord injury or received a diagnosis of disease affecting the spinal cord. Our organization:

• Provides a National Service Officer to assist Veterans in the processing of their claims through the Veterans Administration.
• Sponsors athletes who attend the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, the Midwest PVA Fishing Event, Shooting Sports, and other sporting and recreational events.
• Provides funds for patient programs at both the Des Moines and Iowa City VAMC's and at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.
• Provides funds for medical personnel to attend special training seminars dealing with the care and treatment of spinal cord injuries/dysfunction/disease.
• Provides funds for foundations and corporations who promote finding a cure and/or improving the quality of life for those with catastrophic spinal cord injuries or disease.
• Provides education and advocacy to the community at large to improve the accessibility to public and private institutions for all disabled individuals.
• Sponsors social activities for our members and their families.
• Provides caregiver support and education.
• Provides PEER MENTORING by Veterans with similar circumstances.

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Iowa Paralyzed Veterans of America (Iowa PVA) is committed to transparency, accountability, and respect for our donors. All contributions directly support programs that improve the quality of life for veterans with spinal cord injury or disease. Donations may be designated for a specific purpose or given without restriction to support our greatest needs. We honor all donor intent and provide written acknowledgment for each gift in compliance with IRS regulations.

Iowa PVA does not sell, rent, or share donor information with any third party. Personal information is collected only as needed to process donations and communicate with supporters. Donors may request anonymity, review or update their information, or opt out of communications at any time by contacting our office.

When you donate to Iowa PVA, you are helping support Veterans with Spinal Cord Injury and Diseases (SCI/D) participate in many activities that a lot of us take for granted. Your donations support our mission in providing opportunities for our Vets to engage in activities, sports, and also advocate for their care and their voice!

Notice Regarding Donations Made Directly to the Paralyzed Veterans of America- Iowa Chapter

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1. 5% of every donation made directly to the Paralyzed Veterans of America- Iowa Chapter goes directly to the eight designated programs supported by the Paralyzed Veterans of America- Iowa Chapter.

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The Paralyzed Veterans of America- Iowa Chapter relies solely on donations and grants and receives no governmental funding. Additionally, the Iowa Chapter does not utilize telemarketing or direct mail solicitation of donated funds.

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All donations made directly to the Paralyzed Veterans of America- Iowa Chapter supports local veterans and Iowa chapter members.

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Your donations support both service-connected and non-service-connected disabled veterans.

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Please see the most recent full independent audit report and IRS Form 990 under the financials tab of our website for more details.

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All donor information stored by us is maintained in secure, access-controlled systems. We use industry-standard firewalls, password protection, and regular security monitoring to prevent unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration of donor data. Access to donor information is restricted to authorized personnel who require it to perform their job functions and are trained in maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of donor records.