MOTOR CITY VETERANS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

The Motor City Veterans Hockey Association (MCVHA) is a recreational therapy program within the Detroit metropolitan area that provides services to disabled U.S. military veterans who have incurred various physical and mental injuries during their military service. The program provides veterans with a way to stay healthy and the incentive to improve their physical fitness through the sport of hockey. Furthermore, it engages veterans and their support system mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and socially, helping to find hope and strength through common experiences. As a recreational therapy program, MCVHA allows veterans to significantly improve their overall quality of life and mental health.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, MCVHA operates entirely from volunteers, donations, sponsorships, and partnerships with local and national organizations. Your support would directly impact our veterans for the better, significantly allowing us to meet our program’s operating costs which include practice ice rental fees, equipment purchases to get veterans out on the ice, tournament registration fees, and travel-related expenses. Additionally, it will allow us to advance our goal of purchasing a program cargo trailer and sled hockey equipment. Throughout the year, we host several events which will provide additional exposure for your company, including an annual game against the Detroit Red Wings Alumni, a golf tournament, events with the USA Hockey National Training Development Program, collegiate hockey teams, and exhibition games with other charitable organizations, first responders, and military organizations.

MCVHA is also a member of USA Hockey’s Warrior discipline which is dedicated to injured and disabled U.S. military veterans who have served our country and play the sport of ice hockey. While some of the participants played hockey prior to being injured, many try it for the first time for therapeutic reasons.