FAQs

1^st Veterans Kids Care, Inc. was founded by Anthony Cardinal and Anton Cardinal who took action to help the children of service men and women.

Yes. 1^st Veterans Kids Care, Inc. was granted tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service functioning as a charity under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to the organization are deductible as charitable contributions. The 1^st Vets Federal I.D. number for donations is #27-0206132. For information on the tremendous impact 1^st Vets is having on those we serve, please visite:  https://firstvartc.org/

1^st Vets home office is in Central Florida

1^st Vets mission is to honor and empower the children of our service men and women who incurred a physical or mental injury, illnesses, or wound, co-incident to their military service. You may also be eligible for the program if you are the family member or caregiver of a veterans’ children.

Sign up online for our 1^st Vets membership program or our 1^st Vets volunteers. Throughout the year, we offer a wide range of events and activities around the country designed just for Alumni. These activities include sporting events, educational sessions, and social events that give children a chance to be children.

There are so many different ways to get involved and make a difference! Here are a few ideas:

• Volunteer. Call 863-325-5266and ask about volunteer opportunities.
• Advocate for children of service members. Call or write your congressional representatives or senators and urge them to make service members benefits a legislative priority
• Help raise awareness. Even the simplest efforts can make a difference. Help spread the word about the needs of wounded service members and the work of 1^st Vets in your home community.
• Consider a financial gift. If you’re in a position to do so, financial contributions are always greatly appreciated. Perhaps you might even host a fundraising event with your friends to benefit warriors!
• Honor service members. If you know a service member, thank them for their service and sacrifices. These small gestures mean so much!
• You can show your support for veterans by shopping with 1^st Vets on our  Products page. 100% of profits go to supporting our programs and services.

1^st Vets provides programs and services to children of service members and their families, in addition to numerous valuable resources. Please visit our Programs page and browse all our offerings.

Anyone can sign up to join our email list through our online subscription form. You’ll receive the latest news about injured service members plus our monthly e-newsletter.

Take a moment to look at our financials and browse through our annual reports to see the numbers and hear stories about the good things that are happening through 1^st Vets programs and services.

 Check the community events calendar for upcoming events.

Currently 1^st Vets is not organized around branches or chapters. This information will be coming soon.