Memorial Day is an American holiday that is observed the last Monday of each May. The holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. In 1971 the U.S. government declared Memorial Day a federal holiday.
Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials and holding parades and festive gatherings. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season. In remembrance and honor of this Memorial Day, CharityWatch invites donors to check out our Top-Rated Veterans & Military list.
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Top-Rated
Veterans & Military charities include:
Iraq
& Afghanistan Veterans of America works to connect, unite, and empower
post-9/11 veterans.
K9s For
Warriors works to end veteran suicide & return our warriors to a life
of dignity & independence. Rescues & trains shelter dogs to be paired
as service dogs for warriors with service-connected post-traumatic stress,
traumatic brain injury, and/or military sexual trauma.
Semper Fi &
America’s Fund works to care for our nation’s critically wounded, ill, and
injured service members, veterans, and military families; provides one-on-one
case management, connection, and lifetime support for all branches of the U.S.
Armed Forces.