Welcome to
VSF

Veterans Support Foundation, formerly Vietnam Veterans Assistance Fund is a 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit humanitarian and educational organization founded to improve the quality of life for deserving veterans and their families. The Foundation's office is located in Silver Spring, Maryland.

The main objectives of the Foundation are to:

• To help fund non profit organizations in support of veteran related projects
  throughout the United States;
  
• To assist disabled veterans and their qualifying dependentslfamily
  members;
  
• To assist and provide transitional and permanent housing for homeless and
  at risk veterans;
  
• To enrich the lives of all veterans and their families.

Established in 1991, the Vietnam Veterans Assistance Fund, now Veterans Support Foundation was founded by and for veterans. The Foundation is committed to serving today's needy veterans and their families by awarding grants to organizations that address essential housing, education and medical needs.

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In Memoriam

Jim Grissom
January 22, 1953-July 19, 2010

It is with deepest regrets that we announce the loss of Jim Grissom, President, Veterans Support Foundation. Jim suffered a heart attack and passed away on Monday July 19, 2010, at his home in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. VVA and VSF join Jim’s wife, Nancy, is sharing the loss of a true veterans’ advocate and a good friend.

Jim was raised in Southern California. He volunteered for service in the Army and was sent to Vietnam in October 1971. He was an infantryman with the 101st Airborne Division, 1/327th, and subsequently with the 1st Cavalry Division, 2/5th. He completed his two-year tour with the Big Red One in Ft. Riley, Kansas.

In 1996, Jim joined Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 686, in Moses Lake, WA. In 1997, he became active at the state level, serving as Membership Chair. In 1998, Jim was elected Washington State Council Vice President. In 1999 he served as the Washington State Council President, and in 2000, was re-elected to the same position. In 2001, he was elected as VVA’s Region 8 Director. In 2003, Jim was elected as the National Secretary, Vietnam Veterans of America.

In 2003, Jim was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Veterans Support Foundation (then known as Vietnam Veterans Assistance Fund). He was reappointed to the VSF Board in 2005, and in 2010, was elected president of the Veterans Support Foundation.

Jim dedicated his life to helping veterans. His contributions and genuine outgoing manner and warmth of character will be missed by everyone who knew him.
At this time, final arrangements are pending. Any messages of condolence may be sent to his wife Nancy at macgrizz@me.com

John A. Miterko, President, Veterans Support Foundation
John Rowan, President, Vietnam Veterans of America