About PVA Tri-State Chapter

Mission Statement

Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America (OPVA), incorporated in 1976 and Changed the name in 2022 to Paralyzed Veterans of America Tri-State Chapter better represent our territory,(Oregon, Idaho & SW Washington) Tri-State is a chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America. PVA Tri-State serves the needs of its Members – U.S. military veterans with spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D) – and helps them enjoy the highest possible quality of life. PVA Tri-State, Members, Associate Members, Family Members, Volunteers, and allied organizations work to provide leadership and advocacy in

Improving health care and SCI/D research and education
Protecting veterans rights and benefits
Improving awareness of disability rights
Offering sports and health-promotion activities
Increasing accessibility and removing architectural barriers in Oregon, Southwest Washington, and Idaho.

A 501(c)(3) charity, OPVA relies on grants and donations from members of the public.

Chapter History

The Paralyzed Veterans of America is a veterans’ service organization in the United States of America, founded in 1946. The organization holds 34 chapters and 69 National Service Offices in the United States and Puerto Rico. It is based in Washington D. C.

The Chapter of the State of Oregon was certified by PVA on July 19, 1976 however until November 5, 1976, the Department of Commerce Corporation Division certified the incorporation.

In 2022 the National PVA Board of Directors Voted to change the name of the Oregon Chapter to PVA Tri-State Chapter to better represent the area of coverage this chapter serves.