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Volunteer or Donate
The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center depends on the goodwill of our benefactors and volunteers who wish to give something back to America's heroes. The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center depends on the goodwill of our benefactors and volunteers who wish to give something back to America's heroes.
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Volunteer
Volunteers provide many important functions throughout the Medical Center and help make our patients' stay more enjoyable. Volunteers can perform a number of services, and a volunteer's talents are closely matched with one of our many assignments.
To volunteer, call (304) 623-3461, Extension 3932 or visit the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center Voluntary Service Office. We will be happy to receive your application or discuss how you can help us in our mission to provide comfort and care to America's Veterans.
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Donate
Thank you for your support of our Medical Center and the patients we serve.
Cash Donations
The following is a list of General Post Fund (GPF) Accounts that have been set up for programs to assist in helping our veteran population along with a brief description of their purpose.
GPF#
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General Post Fund
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| 1901 |
RECREATION—activities for patients such as bowling, movies and attending ballgames. Also purchases canteen books for patients at bingo. |
| 1902 |
CANTEEN BOOKS----purchases Canteen Books for patients, haircuts, purchases in retail store and cafeteria for in-patient needs. |
| 1905 |
CHRISTMAS FUND---Christmas gifts for patients, decorations for patient areas, including all four CBOC’s and patients’ and Holiday party refreshments. |
| 1907 |
GENERAL PURPOSE---buys coffee supplies for patient areas, comfort items, magazines, purchases strictly for patient use. |
| 1910 |
SOCIAL WORK FUND---supplies emergency items for Veterans such as bus tickets to get home, food, gas, hotel lodging. |
| 1913 |
VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER----purchases coffee supplies for the Vet Center, emergency needs of their veteran clients. |
| 1915 |
HOSPICE FUND---supplies comfort items for Hospice patients and family members when needed. |
| 1918 |
VAVS FUND---VAVS Committee’s fund. Used by committee as members approve. |
| 1920 |
CBOC PARKERSBURG----coffee supplies for clinic, magazines, snacks etc. |
| 1928 |
WOMEN VETERANS PROGRAM---purchases handouts for veteran women’s programs and refreshments at programs. |
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Non-Cash Donations
The following is a comfort item needs list for the patients at the Medical Center:
- I-Tunes Gift cards for Speech Therapy to add programs to I-Pad for therapy
- Gift Cards, Food Cards, Gas Cards for Homeless Veterans Program Coordinator
- Underwear-all sizes (s-8x)
- T-Shirts-all sizes
- Denture Adhesive/tablets
- Combs
- Toothpaste-small
- New Patient Comfort Kits
- shampoo
- soap
- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- combs
- razor
- shaving cream
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- Shaving Cream-small
- Shampoos-small
- Shaving Lotion-small
- Ditty Bags-for wheelchairs/walkers
- Deodorant-small
- Puzzle Books-large print
- DVD Movies
- Music CDs for Library/MRI Suite
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Please ensure comfort items are non-alcohol based!
During the winter months donations of winter coats, long underwear, hats and winter gloves are appreciated for our homeless veteran population. Our Homeless Veteran’s Coordinator ensures these items go to Veterans in need.
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To make a cash or non-cash contribution, please contact:
Thomas J. Gallagher
Chief, Voluntary Services
(304) 623-3461 ext. 3669
(304) 623-7621 (direct line)
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Volunteer or Donate
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Contact Us
Voluntary Service Office
6th Floor
Room 6600A-1
(304) 623-7621
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