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Veterans United Donates $12,500 to American Freedom Foundation

July 19, 2011

Veterans United Foundation recently contributed $12,500 to the American Freedom Foundation, to honor U.S. military members and veterans for their service.

Veterans United Foundation recently contributed $12,500 to the American Freedom Foundation, which honors U.S. military members and veterans for their service.

The AFF holds benefit concerts and festivals to raise money for various programs that support the organization's mission, which emphasizes the welfare of wounded and disabled servicemen and women, as well as the families of those killed in action.

Veterans United employees are excited for the opportunity to attend the organization's annual Freedom Festival this November in Fairfax, Va.

This year's festival will feature prominent rock sensation Daughtry, as well as various military speakers and tributes. Past festivals have featured renowned musicians, including singer and songwriter Kenny Loggins and country artist Charlie Daniels.

Veterans United Facts

  • $34 billion
    in loans financed in 2022
  • Defense Employer Support Freedom Award Recipient
    by the Secretary of Defense
  • More than 4,300 employees
    in more than 36 states
  • More than $130 million
    raised for nonprofit charitable arm, Veterans United Foundation since Nov. 2011
  • No. 8 Best Place to Work
    according to Glassdoor Best Places to Work in 2022

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