The Service Program

By far the largest of the programs. The Order's Annual Operating Budget is approximately $9 million, of which $6 million goes to support the Service Program. This program operates a nation-wide network of more than 70 offices, staffed by over 100 trained Service Officers and assistants; they are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs. In addition the Order has a core of Department and Chapter Service Officers who volunteer to assist Veterans and their families throughout the Country. More Information

 

The VAVS Program

Veteran Affairs Voluntary Services. The Order has volunteers throughout the Country, who donate their time at VA Facilities to assist Veterans. In 2006, the Order donated almost 96 thousand hours to the VA (The Ladies Auxiliary donated an additional 18 thousand hours). This saves the VA from hiring approximately 65 full time employees. More Information

 

The Americanism Program

The purpose of the Americanism Program is to work with schools and other organizations to help

promote U.S. history and the quest for freedom. More Information
 

The National Scholarship Program

Each year, the Military Order of the Purple Heart awards scholarships to select students who complete the application process and meet certain criteria. More Information
 

The Purple Heart Trail Program

The Purple Heart Trail was established in 1992 by the Military Order of the Purple Heart to be a symbolic trail throughout all 50 states to commemorate and honor all men and women who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving in the U.S. armed forces. More Information

 

ROTC / JROTC / Youth Programs

The Military Order of the Purple Heart's Youth Programs are focused on fostering patriotism and good citizenship among America's youth. We recognize outstanding leadership in cadets and midshipmen through the Senior and Junior ROTC programs in the United States and Department of Defense Dependant Schools worldwide. More Informaion
 

The Service Foundation

The majority of funding for these programs is received from the MOPH Service Foundation through either restricted or unrestricted grants. The Service Foundation receives their money through various fund raising activities, such as thrift stores, the car donation program, ...etc. More Information