About Vaughan Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
Vaughan Chapter PVA was formed in 1946 and is a member chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). The PVA was chartered by Congress and relies solely on donations made by citizens and businesses. As a 501 (c ) ( 3 ) not-for-profit veterans service organization (VSO), Vaughan Chapter PVA is required to operate several mandated programs to benefit its members – veterans of the armed forces who have sustained spinal cord dysfunction.
Vaughan PVA Mission
Our mission is to be the leading advocate for our members through the work performed in the following mandatory programs:
 
     
  • Membership
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  • Administration
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  • Service
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  • Liaison
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  • Fundraising
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  • Communication
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  • Advocacy
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  • Sports and Recreation.
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Vaughan Chapter Leadership left to right; Arthur Wolf–Board of Director, Anthony Powell–Vice President, (standing) Dennis Scanlon, Secretary (middle chair) Josue Cordova–President, Gerald Brown– Treasurer, Robert Arcola–Board of Director
Vaughan PVA Objectives
     
  • The key objective of the Vaughan Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of America is to take those actions necessary to restore spinal cord injured or diseased veterans’ bodies and life potentials as closely as is humanly possible to those Americans not suffering spinal cord dysfunction. This will be accomplished by the coordinated efforts of the PVA organization through programs.
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  • To advocate for and monitor the delivery of high-quality and appropriate health care benefits and services. To assist in identifying and securing veterans’ benefits and other benefits for spinal cord injured and diseased veterans and others as appropriate.  To promote medical research to cure spinal cord dysfunction and other related problems. To educate society on the attitudinal, physical, and legal barriers which confront persons with disabilities and to influence the removal of those barriers.
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  • To provide information to and opportunities for health promotion, recreation, employment, sports, services, and camaraderie for spinal cord injured and diseased veterans and others as appropriate. To provide for cooperation with and seek the support of other groups and individuals who share PVA’s objectives. To acquaint the public with the current and ongoing needs and current and past contributions of America’s veterans. To acquaint the public with simple and effective means for reducing the risk of or preventing spinal cord injury and to promote the involvement of the public in national and local activities that support PVA’s mission.
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Get Involved
Each Vaughan Chapter PVA member is eligible to participate in the following local events and programs.
  • Illinois State Fair
  • Rend Lake & Aurora Trapshoot Classic
  • Hunting
  • VPVA Land of Lincoln B.A.S.S. Tournament
  • Hines V.A. Wheelchair Games
  • Annual Chapter Picnic
  • National Veteran Wheelchair Games
  • Trip to Brookfield Zoo
  • Rend Lake Shooting Classic for Persons with Disabilities
  • Indoor Air Rifle Disabled Shooting Competition
  • Abilities Expo
  • Memorial Day Parade
  • Advocacy/Legislation Seminar
  • Busse Woods one-day fishing derby
  • PVA Awareness Week
  • Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
  • ADA Symposium
  • Access Chicago
  • ADA Celebration
  • Disability Pride Parade
  • National Veteran Golden Age Games
  • Billiard 8th Ball Tournament
  • National Veterans TEE Tournament
  • Veterans Day
  • Sweetheart Dance/Concert in February
  • Poker Tournament
  • Christmas Luncheon at Hines VA Hospital
Address
 
2235 Enterprise Drive Suite 3501, Westchester, IL 60154
 
Phone
 
(708) 947-9790
 
Office Hours
 
Mon - Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
 
Thu - Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
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