Our Mission

     On an ongoing basis the National Association for Black Veterans Inc. will provide strategic advocacy on behalf of its members with Congress, the Federal Administration, State Administrations, and other agencies and organizations. NABVETS will provide personal advocacy on behalf of veterans seeking claims against the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; advocacy for youth in all matters required for successful passage into adulthood; advocacy on behalf of families; community involvement, provide advocacy in creating positive lifestyles for veterans; and to generate and preserve the historical record.

They truly care and listen.

John G.

a life preserver hanging from the side of a boat
a life preserver hanging from the side of a boat

Our Vision

     To be a professional organization that has, as its members, 50% of the total back veterans population nationally; an organization with State Departments and Command Councils located in every state and city with a population greater than 250,000; an organization that has an emphasis on younger veterans who are on active duty or who are currently separated veterans; an organization that offers its members a wide array of benefits and services; an organization that provides services to all veterans, but especially low income veterans, an organization that is financially viable.

Our History

On April 2nd, 1998 NABVETS was certified "for the purpose of preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs", as a national veterans service organization by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

NABVETS has served as a leader to address the unmet concerns of minority and low-income veterans through direct services, empowerment training and collaborative partnerships; and in the service design to address the "holistic" issues of homelessness among veterans. Since inception, NABVETS has provided direct services to 65,000 veterans and on behalf of 240,000 veterans - primarily of the Vietnam and post-Vietnam era. NABVETS accomplishes its veterans' services through partnerships with community-based and veterans' organizations, federal state and local governments, human service agencies, and concerned citizens.

NABVETS is recognized nationally for its advocacy for family and youth empowerment, and community development. Over the last 29 years, NABVETS led several campaigns to bridge the void for mainstream services to black, minority, and low-income and homeless veterans.

grayscale photo of three women in coats
grayscale photo of three women in coats