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Robert L. Cochran, Jr. Chapter #82
Disabled Veterans Helping Disabled Veterans and their loved ones.
Proudly serving quad county areas: Charlotte, DeSoto, Sarasota, and Lee.
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Walk-A-Thon
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🚶♀️ Walk-A-Thon ⭐
Come on out August 2, 2025
Port Charlotte Town Center
0900 - noon
Fun for the Whole Family
$20.00 For Participants
Kids Age 0 - 5 FREE
Sponsors $75.00 must provide own table and chairs
$500.00 Sponsorship for half page ad on our webpage
Veterans Coffee Club – Join Us!
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Calling all Veterans, Service Members, and their loved ones! We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Veterans Coffee Club—a welcoming space to relax, connect, and share good times with friends old and new.
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What to Expect: Coffee & Donuts: Enjoy complimentary coffee and fresh donuts. Cards & Games: Bring your favorite card game, or join a friendly table! Camaraderie: Meet fellow veterans and service members in a supportive, social setting.
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First Meetup: 🗓️ Tuesday, July 15, 2025 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Port Charlotte Town Center Unit #385 We’ll gather every other Tuesday from 10 AM to Noon, so mark your calendars
Want to make a difference?
Recruit a Warrior Our Strengthen is in our numbers. Scan the QR code to sign up to become a DAV and/or DAVA Member.
Fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served. The DAV Robert L. Cochran, Jr Chapter 82, chartered in 1965 as a charitable non-profit 501 (c) (4), provides veterans and their families free services in preparation of claims and/or appeals for benefits with the Veterans Administration (VA).
Our DAV Chapter #82 has a total membership of 1,060 Veterans. Every month we assist approximately 445 Veterans, Service Members, & their loved ones on trying to obtain benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA). We have a group of about 30 Volunteers that dedicate their time and expertise to assisting Veterans, Service Members, & their loved ones. We have a continuous need for more volunteers. The aging population of our Veterans is taking its toll on our volunteers. We go out into the community to provide outreach and funding. Last month on April 2025 we had 21 New Members!!
Ways to express your appreciation and gratitude
Volunteer, Questions, Comments, and/or Concerns
We are a fully volunteer organization. 100% of the funds collected are used to help local Veterans and their families. This is done with the devoted efforts of our 20 trained Service Officers Line Officers, 20 plus office staff and other volunteers working hands-on.
Be an ANGEL INVESTOR and help pay forward so fellow Veterans may continue to enjoy the support from DAV CH82 in seeking benefits from the VA.
Your philanthropy is an investment in the future of Robert L. Cochran, Jr CH 82 DAV. A monthly gift assists the chapter in maintaining its operations and maintenance tempo and supports your Service Officer.