About Us Empowering Veterans to Make the World a Better Place For All. National Association of Minority Veterans is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) veterans service organization that serves America’s 5.5 million veterans of color, in communities across the United States of America. Since 1969, NAMVETS of America members have advocated for veterans, ensuring that they have full access to the information and resources they need to not only improve the quality of their lives but also to improve the conditions of the communities in which they live. OUR VISIONOur vision is that all veterans of the US military – particularly veterans of color – to be treated with the dignity and respect that they deserve. OUR MISSIONOur mission is to be the leading source of information, education, support, recognition, connection and advocacy for veterans of color. OUR IMPACTBy connecting veterans to the resources they need, we improve the quality of their lives and their family’s lives and the condition of their community. Our Story The inspiration for the National Association of Minority Veterans of America started in the jungles of the Philippines and Vietnam, in the employment offices of some of America’s largest institutions, in homeless shelters and VA benefits offices, in refugee centers and immigration offices, and in marches for women’s rights, civil rights and human rights.Our story is the story of Americans who served and of an America that far too often has failed to serve them. It is the story of struggle, perseverance, rejection, determination, discrimination, racism, sexism and love – love for the boundless ideal that is the greatness of America; love the Constitution and the rights that it so ardently guarantees; and for the people of America who, in their core, believe in liberty and justice for all.The seed for NAMVETS of America was started in 1969 when William Sims and 30 other Black veterans started the Interested Veterans of the Central City (IVOCC), an organization that advocated for veterans to gain greater access to employment opportunities and to VA Benefits. Over a fifty year period, the IVOCC under the leadership of Mr. Sims, Mr. Tom Wynn and Mr. Mel Dorsey expanded its focus to serve all veterans of color and women veterans. Today, NAMVETS of America serves the nation’s 5.5 million minority veterans and the organization is a leading resource for connecting veterans to employment opportunities. What We Do CONNECT VETERANS TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESCurabitur arcu erat, accumsan id imperdiet et, porttitor at sem. Donec rutrum congue leo eget malesuada. Learn More CONNECT EMPLOYERS TO VETERANS OF COLOR AND WOMEN VETERANSCurabitur arcu erat, accumsan id imperdiet et, porttitor at sem. Donec rutrum congue leo eget malesuada. Learn More Provide employment support services to veterans Curabitur arcu erat, accumsan id imperdiet et, porttitor at sem. Donec rutrum congue leo eget malesuada. Learn More MONITOR PROGRESS IN HIRING WOMEN AND MINORITY VETERANSCurabitur arcu erat, accumsan id imperdiet et, porttitor at sem. Donec rutrum congue leo eget malesuada. Learn More Latest NEWS NAMVETS of America Expands New Chapters in Communities Across AmericaNAMVETS of America is a non-profit organization that serves veterans in every state and territory in the United States. Also, NAMVETS Worldwide serves veterans or military located in countries outside of the United States.read more NAMVETS of America Connecting Veterans to Employment Opportunities in the emerging Post COVID EconomyThe COVID pandemic has dramatically altered the American economy. Since early 2020, Americans have had to grapple with job loss, restricted mobility and the threat of COVID infection to themselves and a loved on. Needless to say, the workplace has changed as well, as...read more NAMVETS of America partners with VETConnects to Deliver Employment Services to VeteransNAMVETS of America has recently partnered with the Veteran Employment firm, VETConnects to expand its capacity to reach veterans across America. VETConnects specializes in connecting veterans-of-color to employment opportunities in a number markets and industries.read more
NAMVETS of America Expands New Chapters in Communities Across AmericaNAMVETS of America is a non-profit organization that serves veterans in every state and territory in the United States. Also, NAMVETS Worldwide serves veterans or military located in countries outside of the United States.read more
NAMVETS of America Connecting Veterans to Employment Opportunities in the emerging Post COVID EconomyThe COVID pandemic has dramatically altered the American economy. Since early 2020, Americans have had to grapple with job loss, restricted mobility and the threat of COVID infection to themselves and a loved on. Needless to say, the workplace has changed as well, as...read more
NAMVETS of America partners with VETConnects to Deliver Employment Services to VeteransNAMVETS of America has recently partnered with the Veteran Employment firm, VETConnects to expand its capacity to reach veterans across America. VETConnects specializes in connecting veterans-of-color to employment opportunities in a number markets and industries.read more
