By: Yvonne Dempsey
The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary (DAVA) is the subordinate organization to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), subject to its supervision and recommendations and governed by the DAV Auxiliary Constitution and Bylaws. Our focus is on supporting disabled veterans and their families of through various initiatives and volunteer work. The mission statement of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary is “Making a difference in the lives of disabled veterans and their families.”
Athens is home to the James L. Daniels DAVA Unit #51, subordinate organization to our parent organization, James L. Daniels DAV Chapter #51, and we are always looking for new members who want to attend the meetings, believe in our mission, and want to help.
Those eligible for membership in the DAVA are: Any person who is eligible for membership in the DAV; any person who has served in the armed forces of the United States of America, who has not been dishonorably discharged; family and extended family members of any disabled veteran (or deceased) or of any person injured and still in active service; family and extended family members of any person who served with the armed forces of any nation associated with the United States of America as an ally, was honorably discharged, and became an American citizen; and family and extended family members of any person who has served in the armed forces of the United States of America and has not been dishonorably discharged or separated from such service.
During our first year, we hosted several events and activities for veterans, their families, and the public. Currently, we have some members who are going to a couple of assisted living homes, visiting and sometimes bringing goodies. We also helped some veterans and their families in need of assistance.
Although we strive to work for the benefit of our disabled veterans and their families, we need others to join our worthwhile endeavors. If this sounds like something you’d like to do and want a way to give back to those who gave so much, come join us.
If you are eligible to join, would like to help our veterans and their families, and have a couple hours each month to give, we welcome you to come join our auxiliary. We hold our meetings the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DAV building located at 25369 Airport Road, Athens Al. If you need us or have questions, just call, email, or come by our meeting and ask to speak to a DAVA officer.
Contact:
Lucy M Godfrey, Adjutant
DAVA James L Daniels Unit #51
256-444-1577
mamawgodfrey@gmail.com
By: Yvonne Dempsey
January 3, 2025
