Season of Silent Struggles: Veterans and the Holidays
For veterans experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, or the risk of becoming homeless, the holiday season can be especially stressful and difficult.
The holiday season offers another moment for generosity, compassion, and coming together to make a difference by being the difference. Through the United Relief Foundation’s ‘Tis the Season of Service Campaign, we encourage individuals, businesses, and organizations to help bring hope and meaningful support to veterans in need.
The ‘Tis the Season of Service Campaign is another example of the Foundation’s commitment to honoring and remembering veterans’ service and sacrifice by offering hope and extending a helping hand when it matters most. Through this initiative, we provide encouragement, resources, and assistance, either directly or through our United in Service partners, to veterans facing hardship during the holiday season.
Whether through charitable contributions, community partnerships, volunteer service, or simple acts of kindness, every effort can make a meaningful impact. United in Service, we can help address urgent needs and remind veterans that their service is valued and their well-being matters.
Every act of kindness makes a difference.
While many veterans successfully transition to civilian life, thousands continue to face significant challenges that can affect their health, stability, and well-being. For some, service-related injuries, financial hardship, unemployment, housing instability, or limited access to essential resources create daily struggles that are often unseen by the public.
During the holiday season, these challenges can become even more difficult. Veterans experiencing food insecurity may struggle to provide meals for themselves and their families. Others face the threat of eviction, homelessness, isolation, or the inability to afford basic necessities such as transportation.
Behind every statistic is a veteran who once answered the call to serve our nation. They are fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, neighbors, and friends who deserve support, respect, and the opportunity to thrive.
When you donate to the United Relief Foundation or another veterans support organization in the spirit of ‘Tis the Season of Service, your compassion, generosity, and gratitude help provide hope and critical support to veterans facing hardship.
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
Check donation: Mail to United Relief Foundation
4320 Winfield Road ~ Suite 200 ~ Warrenville, Illinois 60555
A receipt of donation letter will be mailed to the return address you provide.
Online donation: Your generous donation is processed through Give Lively, a secure and reliable nonprofit‑focused fundraising platform. A donation receipt with the allowable tax-deductible amount will be sent directly to the email you provided.