The Center for Minority Veterans is the Department of Veterans Affairs model for inter-and intra-agency co-operation, to ensure all veterans receive equal service regardless of race, origin, religion, or gender. We are process improvement-oriented and both internal and external customer-centric. We assist VA in executing its mission in the most equitable, efficient and humane way possible. Dignity and an acceptable quality of life are the products we seek to deliver to ALL veterans no matter what their circumstance. We will grace our mission execution with gratitude to the men and women we now serve who in turn served our Nation so well.

The primary goal of this outreach initiative is to increase local awareness of minority Veteran related issues and develop strategies for increasing their participation in existing VA benefit programs for eligible Veterans.  Minority Veterans Program Coordinator’s are located at Regional Offices, Health Care Facilities and National Cemeteries and are responsible for:

• Promoting the use of VA benefits, programs, and services by minority Veterans.
• Supporting and initiating activities that educate and sensitize internal staff to the unique needs of minority Veterans.
• Targeting outreach efforts to minority Veterans through community networks.
• Advocating on behalf of minority Veterans by identifying gaps in services and make recommendations to improve service delivery within their facilities.
  There is a Minority Veteran Program Coordinator (MVPC) located in each state’s Regional Office, Health Care Facility and National Cemetery to educate and assist with your eligibility of benefits and services.

For more information on the Center for Minority Veterans, click here.

Calendar of events can be viewed here.