About

Founded	2008
About	The Veterans Art Foundation

Company Overview	V.A.F. is a non profit art foundation for veterans, BY veterans (namely, those who served in either OIF, OEF, or Vietnam.) Our belief, and experience, has been that HEALING can and DOES come– at least in part– through other mediums than simply “talking.” As such, working with a team of veterans, art therapists, and other careworkers/ veteran advocates, we strive to open veterans– particularly… those with the “deep wounds” that only come out of the horrific experience called WAR– to the world of creativity, wherein they can express pain and loss in an environment that is both liberating and SAFE to the veteran. Currently, we are busy pulling together our resources and focusing our efforts on building both our website AND our support base. Along with our fans and friends in central CT and beyond, we are in need of funding for upcoming writing workshops and documentary-filmmaking
General Information	The VAF is looking for donations, of course. But in these tough times, anything will help us. We accept art for sale (to raise funds), film, cameras, art supplies are all welcomed with open arms.Donations of Equipment, money and space are all tax-deductible. Our mailing address until we move into a bigger space is:The Veterans Art Foundation 28 High St. #2 Chester, CT 06412 Thank You Very Much
Mission	Membership:* Our foundation is open to any U.S. Armed Services Veteran. * It is also open to their family members.Goals: 1. To ease transition into civilian life for returning vets through different means. 2. Allow members to express themselves through art, writing, multimedia, and public speaking. 3. To help disabled veterans gain a semblance of order in their life 4. To bridge the gap between the art world and veterans.
Products	Classes – Referrals – Assistance

Email	Founder: m.a.hawley@hotmail.com
Phone	860-874-2857
Website	http://www.veteransartfoundation.org http://www.Twitter.com/VeteransArt http://www.VeteransArtFoundation.wordpre…