Department of Veteran Affairs

The Tennessee Valley VA Healthcare System, Center for Development and Civic Engagement

We’re dedicated to improving the lives of Veterans and their families every day.

Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE)

Founded in 1946 to provide for our nation’s Veterans while they are cared for by VA health care facilities
One of the largest centralized volunteer programs in the Federal government
More than 7,400 national and community organizations support the program
Volunteers have provided over 760 million hours of service and nearly $1.9 billion dollars in gifts and donations since 1946
Each year community volunteers give selflessly of their time and resources in service to America’s Veterans. It is impossible to calculate the amount of caring and sharing that these volunteers provide to Veteran patients. VA volunteers are a priceless asset to the Nation’s Veterans and to the Department of Veterans Affairs.