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# Keystone Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America

Serving Pennsylvania's Paralyzed Veterans

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## Posts

- [The PARASCOPE July-August 2026](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-july-august-2026/) - Discover the inspiring stories and events featured in the latest edition of The PARASCOPE! Paralyzed Vets advocate for caregivers. The Keystone Bowlers, Annual Banquet, and other events to put on your calendar! Don’t miss out on the latest news and opportunities—read more inside!
- [2026 National Wheelchair Games](https://www.kpva.org/uncategorized/2026-national-wheelchair-games/) - The wheelchair games are just around the corner. (9-16 July 2026) There is a fantastic group from Keystone PVA who are representing the state at this event.
- [Membership Meeting - 20 Jun 2026](https://www.kpva.org/keystone-membership-mtg/membership-meeting-20-jun-2026/) - Keystone PVA Membership Meeting, 20 June 2026. Time: Jun 20, 2026 12:30 PM (Click to see Zoom Link.)
- [The PARASCOPE March-April 2026](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-march-april-2026/) - Discover the inspiring stories and events featured in the latest edition of The PARASCOPE! The Keystone Bowlers, Annual Banquet, and other events to put on your calendar! Don’t miss out on the latest news and opportunities—read more inside!
- [Membership Meeting - 25 Aug 2026](https://www.kpva.org/upcoming-events/membership-meeting-25-aug-2026/) - Keystone PVA Membership Meeting, 20 June 2026. Time: Jun 20, 2026 12:30 PM (Click to see Zoom Link.)
- [The PARASCOPE May-June 2026](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-may-june-2026/) - Discover the inspiring stories and events featured in the latest edition of The PARASCOPE! Annual events with Rifle Training, Wheelchair Tornaments, Kennywood Picnic, and more. Don’t miss out on the latest news and opportunities—read more inside!
- [Membership Meeting - 11 Apr 2026](https://www.kpva.org/keystone-membership-mtg/membership-meeting-11-apr-2026/) - The April Membership meeting will be in a link for all to attend. Those in western Pennsylvania may attend at the Erie VAMC.
- [Membership Meeting - 14 Feb 2026](https://www.kpva.org/keystone-membership-mtg/membership-meeting-14-feb-2026/) - The February Membership meeting will be in a link for all to attend. Those in western Pennsylvania may attend at the chapter office.
- [Functional Brain Imaging in Stroke Survivors Study](https://www.kpva.org/uncategorized/functional-brain-imaging-in-stroke-survivors-study/) - Join the research study to help validate a new tool for monitoring language processing in the brain. Research is seeking Veterans who have never had a stroke.
- [The PARASCOPE Jan-Feb 2026](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-jan-feb-2026/) - Discover the inspiring stories and events featured in the latest edition of The PARASCOPE! Student recognized in themed contest, Chapter Annual Report, as well as the list of directors for 2026. Plus, find out how you can get involved in our bowling league and support paralyzed veterans through generous donations. Don’t miss out on the latest news and opportunities—read more inside!
- [The PARASCOPE Nov-Dec 2025](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-nov-dec-2025/) - Discover the inspiring stories and events featured in the latest edition of The PARASCOPE! From students championing accessibility through a creative Poster and Poem Contest to the vibrant Veterans Day parades across Pennsylvania, there's so much to celebrate. Join us as we recognize the achievements of six remarkable individuals honored by Keystone PVA and learn about the upcoming 2026 National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Michigan. Plus, find out how you can get involved in our bowling league and support paralyzed veterans through generous donations. Don’t miss out on the latest news and opportunities—read more inside!
- [2025 Christmas Message (w/ Poem and Poster Winners)](https://www.kpva.org/uncategorized/2025-christmas-messagemrnsdf/) - Click to view the Poem and Poster winners, as well as the meeting schedule for 2026.
- [Membership Meeting - 21 June 2025](https://www.kpva.org/keystone-membership-mtg/membership-meeting-21-june-2025/) - The June Membership meeting is in the link for all to attend. Those in northwestern Pennsylvania may attend by going to the Mellon Heritage Veterans Outreach and Wellness Center.
- [Membership Meeting - 14 Dec 2024](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/membership-meeting-14-dec-2024/) - The next bi-monthly Membership Meeting of the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America will be on Saturday, 14 December 2024. The meeting will be available to members via Zoom using the link provided closer to the meeting date. The link will go live at 12:30 p.m., and President Mark Rosensteel will call the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m.
- [2026 National Wheelchair Games - Sponsorship](https://www.kpva.org/uncategorized/2026-national-wheelchair-games-sponsorship/) - The Keystone Chapter of PVA is very active in support of members who wish to attend the many sporting events throughout the year. One in particular is the National Wheelchair Games. The games for 2026 will be held in Detroit, Michigan, from 9-14 July.
- [64th Annual Awards Banquet](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/64th-annual-awards-banquet/) - On Thursday, October 9th, 2025, the Keystone Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America held its annual Awards Banquet.
- [Membership Meeting - 8 Feb 2025](https://www.kpva.org/uncategorized/membership-meeting-8-feb-2025/) - The February Keystone PVA Membership Meeting will take place via Zoom this Saturday. The Zoom link (below) will go live at 12:30 p.m.; the meeting will be called to order at 12:45 p.m., and we expect our special guest presentation at 1:15 p.m. Attached are a flyer from our presenter about the FootSafe program; The
- [Membership Meeting - 11 Oct 2024](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/membership-meeting-11-oct-2024/) - The next bi-monthly Membership Meeting of the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America will be on Saturday, 11 October 2024. The meeting will be available to members via Zoom using the link provided closer to the meeting date. The link will go live at 12:30 p.m., and President Mark Rosensteel will call the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m.
- [2024 Veterans Day Poster and Poem Contest](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/2024poemposter/) - Paralyzed Veterans of America – Keystone Chapter is pleased to announce the 2024 Veterans Day Poster and Poem Contest. (Click here to learn more!)
- [The PARASCOPE Nov-Dec 2024](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-nov-dec-2024/) - Discover the inspiring stories and events featured in the latest edition of The PARASCOPE! From students championing accessibility through a creative Poster and Poem Contest to the vibrant Veterans Day parades across Pennsylvania, there's so much to celebrate. Join us as we recognize the achievements of six remarkable individuals honored by Keystone PVA and learn about the upcoming 2025 National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Minneapolis. Plus, find out how you can get involved in our bowling league and support paralyzed veterans through generous donations. Don’t miss out on the latest news and opportunities—read more inside!
- [2024 Veterans Day Poster & Poem Contest Winners Announced!](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/2024-veterans-day-poster-poem-contest-winners-announced/) - Attached are the winning Posters & Poems from the 2024 Contest.
- [Annual Awards Banquet - 5 Oct 2023](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/annual-awards-banquet-5-october-2023/) - Keystone PVA members, We realize that because of time and distance, not everyone can attend the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans Annual Awards Banquet. However, we will attempt to use Zoom to allow you to view the Awards portion of the banquet if you cannot be there in person. We are tentatively setting 7:45 p.m. ET as
- [PVA Poster and Poem Contest - 2023](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/pva-poster-and-poem-contest-2023/) - Dear Educator: Paralyzed Veterans of America, Keystone Chapter is pleased to announce the 2023 Veterans DayPoster and Poem Contest. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for children to creatively expressgratitude for our nation’s heroes in their own imaginative way. The theme for this year’s contest is: “#TravelWithDignity.” Drawing from personal experiences with aVeteran, or
- [National Veterans Wheelchair Games - 25-30 Jul 2024](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/national-veterans-wheelchair-games-25-30-jul-2024/) - Mark your calendars, registration opens on February 1, 2024! Soon, #Veterans and #Volunteers can sign up for the transformative experience at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in New Orleans, LA, July 25-30, 2024.
- [Keystone PVA Bass Tournament - 14th & 15th June 2024](https://www.kpva.org/bass-fishing/keystone-pva-bass-tournament-14th-15th-june-2024/) - Keystone PVA 20th Anniversary Team Bass Tournament on the 14th and 15th of June 2024.
- [The PARASCOPE Sep-Oct 2024](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-sep-oct-2024/) - The PARASCOPE September-October events for the chapter. So open a copy and enjoy.
- [The PARASCOPE Jul-Aug 2024](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-jul-aug-2024/) - The PARASCOPE March-April events for the chapter. So open a copy and enjoy.
- [The PARASCOPE May-Jun 2024](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-may-jun-2024/) - The PARASCOPE May-June events for the chapter. So open a copy and enjoy.
- [Membership Meeting - 8 Jun 2024](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/membership-meeting-8-jun-2024/) - The next bi-monthly Membership Meeting of the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America will be on Saturday, 8 June 2024. The meeting will be available to members via Zoom using the link provided closer to the meeting date. The link will go live at 12:30 p.m., and President Mark Rosensteel will call the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m.
- [Forbes Trail Chapter TU Event - 16 Sep 2023](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/forbes-trail-chapter-tu-event-16-sep-2023/) - Ladies and Gentlemen, I am writing to invite you to this year’s fishing event on Saturday, September 16 at the Kingston Veterans Sportsmen Club. This event is being offered free to any military veteran or first responder. No fishing license is required. The lake is stocked with trout, panfish and catfish. The lake, pavilion and
- [Membership Meeting - 13 Apr 2024](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/membership-meeting-13-apr-2024/) - The next bi-monthly Membership Meeting of the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America will be on Saturday, 13 April 2024. The meeting will be available to members via Zoom using the link provided closer to the meeting date. The link will go live at 12:30 p.m., and President Mark Rosensteel will call the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m. Primary Site will be at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center
- [Membership Meeting - 10 Feb 2024](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/membership-meeting-10-feb-2024/) - The next bi-monthly Membership Meeting of the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America will be on Saturday, 10 February 2024. The meeting will be available to members via Zoom using the link provided closer to the meeting date. The link will go live at 12:30 p.m., and President Mark Rosensteel will call the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m.
- [VISN 4 FY2023 Facility Annual Reports](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/visn-4-fy2023-facility-annual-reports/) - The VA is pleased to share the 2023 annual report for VA Healthcare-VISN 4 and the 9 medical centers in our network. In these reports, you can read about a few of our many accomplishments during the past year and what we have been doing to provide excellent care for our Veterans.
- [Keystone Chapter PVA - Support Group - 26 March 2024](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/keystone-chapter-pva-support-group-26-march-2024/) - The fourth Tuesday of the month arrives, and that means the Keystone Chapter's Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. ET.
- [Keystone Chapter PVA - Support Group - 23 April 2024](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/keystone-chapter-pva-support-group-23-april-2024/) - The fourth Tuesday of the month arrives, and that means the Keystone Chapter's Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. ET.
- [March 2024 is Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month](https://www.kpva.org/uncategorized/march-2024-is-multiple-sclerosis-education-and-awareness-month/) - MSCoE encourages Veterans with MS, caregivers and family members of Veterans with MS, and healthcare professionals to raise MS awareness. Making a connection can help people expand their knowledge and understanding of MS, improving support of individuals whose lives are affected by the disease. Veterans Administration info on MS Awareness
- [The PARASCOPE Mar-Apr 2024](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-mar-apr-2024/) - The PARASCOPE March-April events for the chapter. So open a copy and enjoy.
- [20th Annual Hometown Heroes - Feb 25, 2024](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/20th-annual-hometown-heroes-feb-25-2024/) - The Erie Bowling Tournament being held at Eastway Lanes this year on February 25 at 1 PM
- [The PARASCOPE Jan-Feb 2024](https://www.kpva.org/annual-reports/the-parascope-jan-feb-2024/) - The PARASCOPE January-February events for the chapter. So open a copy and enjoy.
- [ALS Support Group meeting - 23 Jan 2024](https://www.kpva.org/uncategorized/als-support-group-meeting-23-jan-2024/) - Today's ALS Support Group meeting at 1pm will feature presentations on obtaining an adapted van through the VA and on the VA Primary Caregiver Program from two of PVA's National Service Officers. For your convenience, the Zoom link is below. Joseph Dornbrock is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Keystone PVA ALS Support GroupTime:
- [Vision for Excellence, Issue 34](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/vision-for-excellence-issue-34/) - We are pleased to share the latest issue of Vision for Excellence.
- [VISN 4 Network Director’s VSO Call - Dec 11, 2023 2:00pm](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/visn-4-network-directors-vso-call-dec-11-2023-200pm/) - Dear Friends of VISN 4 - Thank you to all who continue to participate in the VISN 4 Network Director’s VSO meeting. For those of you who received this invitation and are attending for the first time, we welcome your participation
- [Travel With Dignity - 2023 Contest Winners](https://www.kpva.org/miscellaneous/travel-with-dignity-2023-contest-winners/) - A huge thanks to all who participated in the 2023 PVA Poem and Poster Contest For on the topic of "Travel with Dignity". The Contest was judged by 3 professors from the Erie County Community College.
- [The PARASCOPE Nov-Dec 2023](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-nov-dec-2023/) - The PARASCOPE November-Decmber events for the chapter. So open a copy and enjoy.
- [The PARASCOPE Sep-Oct 2023](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-sep-oct-2023/) - The PARASCOPE September-October events for the chapter. So open a copy and enjoy.
- [Membership Meeting - 9 Dec 2023](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/membership-meeting-9-dec-2023/) - The next bi-monthly Membership Meeting of the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America will be on Saturday, 9 December 2023. The meeting will be available to members via Zoom using the link provided closer to the meeting date. The link will go live at 12:30 p.m., and President Mark Rosensteel will call the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m.
- [Membership Meeting - 14 Oct 2023](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/membership-meeting-14-oct-2023/) - The next bi-monthly Membership Meeting of the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America will be on Saturday, 14 October 2023. The meeting will be available to members via Zoom using the link provided closer to the meeting date. The link will go live at 12:30 p.m., and President Mark Rosensteel will call the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m.
- [The PARASCOPE Jul-Aug 2023](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-jul-aug-2023/) - The PARASCOPE July-August 2023 with a list of past and upcoming events for the chapter. So open a copy and enjoy.
- [VETERANS’ GUIDE TO VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/veterans-guide-to-vocational-schools-and-apprenticeship-programs/) - If you’re a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, you may have access to educational benefits through veteran assistance programs. In addition to helping veterans attend traditional four-year colleges, these benefits can also be applied to vocational schools and apprenticeships. Below, we break down the different benefits available to veterans for non-traditional postsecondary education and review
- [The PARASCOPE May-Jun 2023](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-may-jun-2023/) - The PARASCOPE May-Jun 2023 with a list of past and upcoming events for the chapter. So open a copy and enjoy.
- [Kennywood Park Picnic - 19 Jul 2023](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/kennywood-park-picnic-19-july-2023/) - Attached is your reservation flyer for the Keystone PVA annual Kennywood Park Picnic. This year's event will be on Wednesday, 19 July 2023. Submit by 30 Jun 2023
- [DONATIONS of HOUSEHOLD GOODS](https://www.kpva.org/donation-support/donationsgoods/) - In the Pittsburgh region, you may donate household goods to benefit the services of the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America. American Thrift Center will accept your donations at its store, will pick up your larger items, or you can visit its retail store. American Thrift Center is located at 1806 Homeville Road, West Mifflin, PA
- [KPVA Bowling - 10 Jun 2023](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/kpva-bowling-10-jun-2023/) - It is amazing to see the energy expended when bowling from a wheelchair. Using the ramp or propelling the ball down the lane take a huge amount of talent. When ever you see a person wheeling up to a lane, it is always amazing to watch. A few members of the Paralyzed Veterans of America,
- [Air Rifle Practice Sessions - Jan,Feb,Mar,Apr 2023](https://www.kpva.org/air-rifle/air-rifle-practice-sessions-janfebmarapr/) - Practice sessions for the annual Air Rifle Clinic and Competition in late April will be held at Encompass Healthcare, 320 Guys Run Road, Pittsburgh PA 15238, on the following dates: 23 January 06 and 20 February 06 and 27 March 03 and 17 April Practice will begin at 5:15 p.m., but please do not arrive prior to
- [Air Rifle Clinic and Competition in Pennsylvania - April 22&23 2023](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/air-rifle-clinic-and-competition-in-pennsylvania-2023/) - The annual Air Rifle Clinic and Competition will resume in April 2023 at the Encompass Healthcare (formerly HealthSouth Harmarville) rehabilitation hospital at 320 Guys Run Road, Pittsburgh PA 15238 (Allegheny County, Pa.) for paralyzed veterans and other disabled persons. The clinic will be held Saturday, 22 April, and the competition will be held Sunday, 23
- [Membership Meeting - 10 June 2023](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/membership-meeting-10-june-2023/) - The next bi-monthly Membership Meeting of the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America will be on Saturday, 10 June 2023. The In-person part will be at the Erie VA Medical Center. The meeting will be available to members via Zoom using the link below. The link will go live at 12:30 p.m., and President Mark Rosensteel will call the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m.
- [The PARASCOPE Mar-Apr 2023](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-mar-apr-2023/) - The PARASCOPE Mar-Apr 2023 with a list of past and upcoming events for the chapter. So open a copy and enjoy.
- [2023 Easter Bag Delivery at Erie VAMC](https://www.kpva.org/uncategorized/2023-easter-bag-delivery-at-erie-vamc/) - Here are two pictures from when KPVA delivered Easter bags to the Erie VA in April. We delivered 47 Easter bags to the veterans at the Erie VA on April 7. The bags were delivered by Sean and Lynnette Ferry and John Larese. The bags contained candy and personal hygiene supplies.
- [Pittsburgh Virtual Veterans Town Hall, 21 March 2023](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/pittsburgh-virtual-veterans-town-hall-21-march-2023/) - Virtual Veterans Town Hall Tuesday, March 21, at 10 a.m. Get important VA updates and hear from VAPHS leadership and representatives from VBA’s Pittsburgh Regional Office and the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Our virtual town hall is part of our ongoing effort to hear from you and use your feedback to improve VA care. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/bulletins/34ad97c
- [Membership Meeting - 8 April 2023](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/membership-meeting-8-april-2023/) - The next bi-monthly Membership Meeting of the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America will be on Saturday, 8 April 2023. The In-person part will be at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona for members in the Altoona region. The meeting will be available to members via Zoom using the link below. The link will go live at 12:30 p.m., and President Mark Rosensteel will call the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m.
- [VA Annual Clothing Allowance](https://www.kpva.org/miscellaneous/va-clothing-allowance/) - Has your clothing been damaged by your prosthetic or orthopedic device (such as a wheelchair) or by the medicine you’re taking for a skin condition? If it has, you may be able to get money each year to help you buy new clothes. This is a disability compensation benefit known as an annual clothing allowance.
- [2023 PVA  Wheelchair Rugby Invitational in the Raleigh, NC](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/2023-pva-wheelchair-rugby-invitational-in-the-raleigh-nc/) - These pictures were taken at the 2023 PVA Wheelchair Rugby Invitational in the Raleigh, NC Convention Center held on Feb. 24-26 2023. This is an annual event put on by the PVA. Raymond (Joe) Gilkinson played Wheelchair Rugby with the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers. In order to get invited to this tournament you must have at least
- [The PARASCOPE Jan-Feb 2023](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-jan-feb-2023/) - The PARASCOPE Jan-Feb 2023 with a list of past and upcoming events for the chapter. So open a copy and enjoy.
- [Membership Meeting - 11 February 2023](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/membership-meeting-11-february-2023/) - The next bi-monthly Membership Meeting of the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America will be on Saturday, 11 February 2023. The meeting will be available to members via Zoom using the link below. The link will go live at 12:30 p.m., and President Mark Rosensteel will call the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m.
- [Forms and Publications](https://www.kpva.org/section-links/forms/) - Five Facts Flyer--Portable Document File (.pdf) formatThis eight-panel flyer describes five facts about Paralyzed Veterans of America that you may not have known, and clarifies a couple of frequent misconceptions. Learn why PVA, the Keystone Chapter, and the other 32 chapters across the nation comprise a veterans service organization that is surprisingly influential for its
- [Virtual Veterans Town Hall — 6 June 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/virtual-veterans-town-hall-6-june-2022/) - Get important VA updates and hear from VAPHS leadership and representatives from VBA’s Pittsburgh Regional Office and the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
- [Keystone PVA Annual Report 2022](https://www.kpva.org/annual-reports/keystone-pva-annual-report-2022/) - This is the annual report for Keystone PVA's activities for the fiscal year 2022. Much chapter activity returned to near-normal in fiscal year 2022, which ran from 01 October 2021 to 30 September 2022. KeystonePVAAnnualReport2022Download
- [The PARASCOPE Nov-Dec 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-nov-dec-2022/) - The PARASCOPE Nov-Dec 2022 with a list of past and upcoming events for the chapter. So open a copy and enjoy.
- [About VA Healthcare-Map of VISN 4 (Updated January 2023)](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/about-va-healthcare-map-of-visn-4-updated-january-2023/) - VA Healthcare–VISN 4 is a fully integrated network of 9 VA campuses, 45 outpatient clinics, 1 mobile clinic, and 16 vet centers covering 83 counties in Pennsylvania and Delaware and parts of Ohio, West Virginia, New York and New Jersey. In fiscal year 2022, VISN 4 served 321,366 patients from across the Nation. With a staff
- [Membership Meeting - 10 December 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/membership-meeting-10-december-2022/) - The next bi-monthly Membership Meeting of the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America will be on Saturday, 10 December 2022. The meeting will be available to members via Zoom using the link below. The link will go live at 12:30 p.m., and President Mark Rosensteel will call the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m.
- [Retired VA phone number putting Veterans’ information at risk](https://www.kpva.org/uncategorized/retired-va-phone-number-putting-veterans-information-at-risk/) - The Department of Veterans Affairs established 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) in 2020 to help Veterans, their family members, caregivers, and survivors understand and access the broad spectrum of VA benefits and services. VA’s previous information number, 1-844-MyVA311, was retired at that time. Since that transition, MyVA311 has been repurposed by a non-federal entity claiming to be a medical equipment
- [988 Veterans Crisis Line Outage](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/988-veterans-crisis-line-outage/) - 988, the three-digit number used to access both the National Suicide Hotline and Veterans Crisis Line, is currently non-operational. Veterans and others are advised to dial the Veterans Crisis Line directly, at 877-267-6030, or call any VA facility and press 7 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line. VCL text messaging (838255) and Live Chat are still operational and not impacted by
- [A Game to Match Inventors to Inventions, From USPTO](https://www.kpva.org/publication/a-game-to-match-inventors-to-inventions-from-uspto/) - The US Patent and Trademark Office released a new educational website to provide support to K-12 teachers and students to be innovators, creators, and inventors. As a part of the site is a game to match inventors to inventions that leads to more info.
- [Vision for Excellence (Nov 2022)](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/vision-for-excellence-nov-2022/) - We are pleased to share the latest issue of Vision for Excellence. In this issue, we spotlight the wide array of inpatient and ambulatory surgical procedures available in VISN 4, and in particular, our fully accredited bariatric surgery program in Pittsburgh and Wilkes-Barre. We also provide an update on the construction of a new outpatient
- [Electric Vehicles (EVs) are Here: Are they Accessible? - November 17 at 3:00 pm ET](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/electric-vehicles-evs-are-here-are-they-accessible-november-17-at-300-pm-et/) - Major auto manufacturers have electric vehicles, including cars, trucks, and vans ready for purchase and order, but you might wonder if they can be modified to make them accessible.
- [How we stand up for our country on Veterans Day!](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/how-we-stand-up-for-our-country-on-veterans-day/) - How do we stand up for our country, even though we can’t stand anymore? We may be broken on the outside, but on the inside, we have more determination than one could ever know. When we hear that call, the call of duty, we respond in a minute. We may have prosthetic arms or legs, or even be confined to a wheelchair; when duty calls we will be there. This Veterans Day, November 11, 2022, we will stand in the streets tall and proud, proud to be military service men and women of all ages.
- [Washington News Update - 30 Oct 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/washington-news-update-30-oct-2022/) - Attached is the October edition of the Washington Update. Due to the congressional recess, there will only be one edition of the Update in October. As a reminder, the Update provides an overview of the activities of PVA Government Relations and actions in Washington of interest to the veterans and disability communities. Heather Ansley, Esq., MSWAssociate
- [Sailing on the Hudson River in 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/sailing-on-the-hudson-river-in-2022/) - In 2021, HRCS launched an Adaptive Sailing program to work with people living with a range of disabilities. Through partnerships with a number of organizations HRCS are getting a diverse group of participants on the water! Check out this video to learn more about Adaptive Sailing at HRCS.
- [Series of 5 Virtual Veteran Town Halls - 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/series-of-5-virtual-veteran-town-halls-2022/) - The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is conducting a series of 5 Virtual Veteran Town Halls throughout 2022 via webex. The schedule is noted below. Presenters for this first event to be held on March 16 will be Brig. Gen. (PA) Maureen Weigl, DMVA deputy adjutant general for Veterans Affairs; and Rick Hamp of DMVA. You can visit DMVA’s website, Twitter or Facebook pages
- [Town Hall Honoring Veterans for Their Service, Sacrifice - 2 November 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/town-hall-honoring-veterans-for-their-service-sacrifice-2-november-2022/) - Annville, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) will host the fifth and final virtual Veteran Town Hall of the year on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, from 6-7:30 p.m. The town hall will focus on honoring veterans for their service and sacrifice.
- [PVA Survey 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/pva-survey-2022/) - Attached is a survey performed by the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Thirty percent of our Life Members responded to the survey--the highest of any PVA chapter! Thank you ladies and gentlemen for taking the time to share.
- [The PARASCOPE Sep-Oct 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-sep-oct-2022/) - The PARASCOPE Sep-Oct 2022 with a list of past and upcoming events for the chapter. So open a copy and enjoy.
- [Annual Awards Banquet - 6 October 2022](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/annual-awards-banquet-6-october-2022/) - (October 3 2022 Update) Keystone PVA members, We realize that because of time and distance, not everyone can attend the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans Annual Awards Banquet. In 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic, we did it all exclusively by Zoom video, and we had a modest but decent turnout. This week, on Thursday the
- [Membership Meeting - 8 October 2022 - <span style="color: #ff0000">CANCELED</span>](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/membership-meeting-8-october-2022/) - (Meeting was canceled based on being scheduled so close to Awards Banquet) The next bi-monthly Membership Meeting of the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America will be on Saturday, 8 October 2022. The meeting will be available to members via Zoom using the link below. The link will go live at 12:30 p.m., and President Mark Rosensteel will call the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m.
- [2022 Veterans Day Poster and Poem Contest - Enter by 21 October 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/2022-veterans-day-poster-and-poem-contest-enter-by-21-october-2022/) - Paralyzed Veterans of America, Keystone Chapter, is pleased to announce the 2022 Veterans Day Poster and Poem Contest. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for children to creatively express gratitude for our nation’s heroes in their own imaginative way. Entries due by 21 October 2022!
- [Job Opening - Administrative Assistant](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/job-opening-administrative-assistant/) - Keystone Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of America seeks Administrative Assistant Location: Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (Overtime and odd hours VERY seldom.) Contact: Joe Dornbrock, executive director, 412-781-2474. Tasks include Support membership application and termination processes, maintaining membership files and producing periodic membership reports. Prepare business cards for members in
- [Governor’s Advisory Council on Veterans Services - September 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/governors-advisory-council-on-veterans-services-september-2022/) - Topic of interest: The PACT Act, GI Bill Apprenticeship Questions, SCAMBUSH, Amazon is hiring veterans, Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST), Dept of Aging- Legal Assistance, DMVA Virtual Town Hall- Transportation, Free Trauma Aware Training Program.
- [VA plans to close its hospitals in Coatesville and University City in massive restructuring - "The Inquirer" Published Mar 16, 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/va-plans-to-close-its-hospitals-in-coatesville-and-university-city-in-massive-restructuring-in-the-inquirer-published-mar-16-2022/) - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has proposed closing its hospitals in West Philadelphia and Coatesville due to population shifts and because more care is being provided outside hospitals.
- [The PARASCOPE Jul-Aug 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-jul-aug-2022/) - The PARASCOPE Jul-Aug 2022 with a list of past an upcoming events for the chapter. So open a copy and enjoy.
- [Membership Meeting - 13 August 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/membership-meeting-13-august-2022/) - The next bi-monthly Membership Meeting of the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America will be on Saturday, 13 August 2022. The meeting will be available to members via Zoom using the link below. The link will go live at 12:30 p.m., and President Mark Rosensteel will call the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m. A limited number of members may attend the meeting at the chapter office, which will open at 12 noon and close as soon as the meeting is over.
- [New appointment check-in coming soon - 8 August 2022!](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/new-appointment-check-in-coming-soon-8-august-2022/) - Check-in to your next VA appointment with just a tap on your phone screen! VISN 4 will soon offer you an opportunity to check-in for clinic appointments using your smartphone. Beginning August 8, 2022 the new mobile check-in process will replace the kiosks and can save you some time with just a few simple steps. Check-In
- [About VA Healthcare-Map of VISN 4 (July 2022)](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/about-va-healthcare-map-of-visn-4-july-2022/) - VA Healthcare–VISN 4 is a fully integrated network of 9 VA campuses, 44 outpatient clinics, 1 mobile clinic, and 17 vet centers covering 83 counties in Pennsylvania and Delaware and parts of Ohio, West Virginia, New York and New Jersey. In fiscal year 2021, VISN 4 served 319,939 Veterans from across the Nation. With an operating
- [Altoona VAMC - Opening 24/7 on 1 August 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/altoona-vamc-opening-24-7-on-1-august-2022/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2022 VA Urgent Care Center to Open 24/7 ALTOONA- The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center is proud to announce that effective August 1, 2022 the Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) will be open 24 hours, 7 days a week, including on holidays. “Opening our Urgent Care Clinic 24/7 allows
- [Kennywood Picnic - Wednesday 20 July 2022](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/kennywood-picnic-wednesday-20-july-2022/) - 31st Annual Keystone PVAKennywood Picnic Kennywood Park, 4800 Kennywood Boulevard West Mifflin PA 15122The park is open for rides from 11:00am to 10:00pmKeystone PVA member picnic served in Pavilion #8 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm; door prizes awarded during the picnic (See PARASCOPE For Details)
- [The PARASCOPE Summer 2022](https://www.kpva.org/uncategorized/the-parascope-summer-2022/) - A special edition of the PARASCOPE outlining Ballot, Picnic, Annual Banquet and Membership meetings.
- [Joseph A Dunn](https://www.kpva.org/staff/board-of-directors/joseph-a-dunn/) - Joseph A Dunn - Director - Board member 2022
- [Dane R Smith, Chapter Secretary and Sports Director](https://www.kpva.org/staff/board-of-directors/dane-r-smith-chapter-secretary-and-sports-director/) - My name is Dane Smith, and I would like to be an active member of the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans Board of Directors. It would be great to be more involved in the everyday activities of the chapter that assist my fellow veterans in adapting to the spinal cord injuries or diseases that affect them. Since
- [Tom Strang](https://www.kpva.org/staff/board-of-directors/strang/) - Member, Board of Directors Site Leader: Hospital Liaison, and VAVS Representative (VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System) I am 80 years old and married to Agnes Strang, the Volunteer Coordinator of Keystone PVA. We have two children, Loren and Tom; both married. They have blessed us with seven beautiful grandchildren – one boy and six girls. In
- [NVWG 2022 - Keystone PVA Sponsorship Submission](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/nvwg-2022-keystone-pva-registration/) - Keystone PVA members attending the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in 2022 and wish the Chapter to help with travel and lodging must submit chapter sponsorship forms by December 31, 2021.
- [National Veterans Wheelchair Games 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/national-veterans-wheelchair-games-2022/) - National Veteran Wheelchair Games during 7-12 July 2022 in Tempe Arizona. Registration Countdown is Underway!
- [Membership Meeting - 12 February 2022](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/membership-meeting-12-february-2022/) - The next Keystone Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America Membership Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, 12 February 2022 12:45pm EST.
- [Disabled veterans enjoy bass fishing event - 12 June 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/disabled-veterans-enjoy-bass-fishing-event-12-june-2022/) - From the Herald-Standard Jun 26, 2022 The Keystone Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (Keystone PVA) and the Greene County Bassmasters held their 18th annual Team Bass Tournament for disabled veterans on Sunday, June 12. https://www.heraldstandard.com/
- [Photos of Vets in Action II!](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/photos-of-vets-in-action-ii/) - Finding ways of gaining energy to be involved in activities around us.
- [Photos of Vets in Action I!](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/photos-vets-in-action-x/) - Photos of American Veterans working hard to overcome challenges placed in their paths.
- [Photos of Vets in Action III!](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/photos-of-vets-in-action-iii/) - With a little help from a friend, goals are achieved!
- [Membership Meeting - 11 June 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/membership-meeting-11-june-2022/) - The next Keystone PVA MEMBERSHIP MEETING will be on Saturday, 11 JUNE 2022 (Lunch 12 noon; meeting 12:45 p.m.) Primary site: Erie VA Medical Center in the upper parking lot pavilion Join by Zoom videoconference. The meeting at the Erie VAMC is for members in the Erie area to attend in person. All othersare welcome
- [Bass Fishing - 12 June 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/bass-fishing-12-june-2022/) - Bass Fishing Tournament will be held at the American Legion Post 940
- [The PARASCOPE Mar-Apr 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-mar-apr-2022/) - - Members meet with Congressional staff, press priorities. - Project Easter Bag expanding across Pennsylvania. - Elections for the Keystone PVA Board of Directors.
- [The PARASCOPE May-Jun 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-may-jun-2022/) - The PARASCOPE May-Jun 2022 with a list of past an upcoming events for the chapter. So open a copy and enjoy.
- [Memorial Day - 30 May 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/memorial-day-30-may-2022/) - Memorial Day - For those who gave their lives for the United States, may we never forget remembrance for their effort.
- [VISN 4 RN Clinical Contact Center](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/visn-4-rn-clinical-contact-center/) - If you have an urgent medical or mental health question, call a VISN 4 Triage Nurse!
- [Membership Meeting - 9 April 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/membership-meeting-9-april-2022/) - The next Keystone Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America Membership Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, 9 April 2022 12:45pm EST. The meeting will be held across a Zoom Conference chaired by Mr Mark Rosensteel, President of the Chapter. Check-in here, click on the Zoom link, and sign into the meeting starting at 12:30pm
- [Donate TIME](https://www.kpva.org/donation-support/donate-time/) - Keystone PVA can benefit from your time, whether it's to work on assembling the Easter Bags for Hospitalized Vets, or to volunteer time at one of the veterans' hospitals in Altoona, Butler, Erie, Lebanon, or Pittsburgh (and we're looking for folks in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area). Want to know more? Contact Volunteer Coordinator Agnes Strang, 724-745-1861.
- [William D. Lightner](https://www.kpva.org/staff/board-of-directors/lightner/) - SecretaryResidence: Hollidaysburg, Blair County, Pennsylvania I joined the Air Force at age 18. After basic training I was stationed at Edwards Air Force Base, where I served as an aircraft machinist starting in 1983. In 1986 I was involved in an automobile accident that broke my neck, resulting in my becoming a paraplegic. After several
- [Donation Support](https://www.kpva.org/donation-support/donation-support/) - Keystone Paralyzed Veterans now participates in WHEELS HELPING WARRIORS. Also, a major thank-you to CARS FOR VETERANS for a major donation supporting our programs for paralyzed veterans for the FOURTH year! We have a new, easy way to donate on-line: Our headquarters building in Sharpsburg, Pa., has plenty of space for many things, but not
- [President Brown Testifies on Tuesday (3/8) Before a Joint Hearing of the Senate and House Committees on Veterans' Affairs](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/president-brown-testifies-on-tuesday-3-8-before-a-joint-hearing-of-the-senate-and-house-committees-on-veterans-affairs/) - Each year, PVA is given the opportunity to present testimony regarding our legislative priorities before a joint hearing of the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. This testimony is one of our most important presentations before Congress since it is an opportunity for PVA to further congressional action on issues of specific concern to our organization's members.
- [Donate MONEY](https://www.kpva.org/donation-support/donate-money/) - We can make your donation of money go a long way, especially if you donate directly by check made out to "Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America" or "Keystone PVA," and mailed to Keystone PVA, 1113 Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15215-2407. You can make a donation by credit card/PayPal by going our website at Please Give.
- [Christopher A. Fidler](https://www.kpva.org/staff/fidler/) - Member Board of Directors Site Leader, Hospital Liaison, and VAVS Representative (Lebanon VA Medical Center) Residence: Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania I joined the Army at age 17, and was a member of Company C 2/504 (AbnInf) with the 82nd Airborne. I was an infantry squad leader, and rose to the rank of Sergeant (E-5) in
- [David B Gifford](https://www.kpva.org/staff/board-of-directors/david-b-gifford/) - Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
- [Sean M Ferry](https://www.kpva.org/staff/board-of-directors/sean-m-ferry/) - Erie Pennsylvania
- [William D. Jakovac](https://www.kpva.org/staff/board-of-directors/jakovac/) - Treasurer Residence: Shaler Township, Allegheny County Pennsylvania I have retired from a U.S. Navy career that ran from March 31, 1970 to October 31, 1990. My first day of boot camp was on April Fools Day and I retired on Halloween. As an Electrician's Mate, I was usually assigned to the engineering spaces in power
- [Mark O. Rosensteel](https://www.kpva.org/staff/board-of-directors/mark-o-rosensteel/) - President, Board of Directors; Shooting/Air Rifle Sports Resident: Apollo, Pennsylvania I joined the United States Air Force February 19, 1980. I went through basic training in San Antonio Texas, graduated April 1, 1980 and proceeded to Denver Colorado Lowrey Air Force Base. Where I received an intensive course in electronics and optical sensor systems. Where
- [Posters and Poems From 2021](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/posters-and-poems-from-2021/) - During the year, a number of student step forth to share their support to the individuals who have put themselves forward in support of our nation. Some of these veterans meet with additional challenges and are not forgotten. 1st-2nd Grade Poster Division Lillianne Amber2nd Grade Hatfield ElementaryUniontown Area School DistrictTeacher: Jessica Kodric 3rd-4th Grade Poster
- [Our Mission](https://www.kpva.org/uncategorized/our-mission/) - Welcome to the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America The Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America is one of 33 chartered chapters of the Paralyzed Veterans of America in the United States. This chapter was founded in 1960. People are usually surprised to know that the U. S. government and the Department of Veterans Affairs do not
- [Donations of CARS or OTHER VEHICLES](https://www.kpva.org/uncategorized/donationscars/) - Please donate that auto, truck, boat, or recreational vehicle no longer needed to Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America through the Paralyzed Veterans "Wheels Helping Warriors" program. Please call toll free: (855) 744-0782. We pick up anywhere in the U.S.A. Every vehicle has value to #WheelsHelpingWarriors, regardless of the condition. Visit wheelshelpingwarriors.org to see how your donation
- [About Us](https://www.kpva.org/about-us/about-us/) - Welcome to the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America The Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America is one of 33 chartered chapters of the Paralyzed Veterans of America in the United States. The chapter was founded in 1960. People are usually surprised to know that the U. S. government and the Department of Veterans Affairs do not
- [Contact Us post](https://www.kpva.org/about-us/contact-us-post/) - Contact the Keystone Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America Please feel free to contact the Keystone PVA by any method listed below. If you are interested in becoming a member, please print the membership application (a link is provided under Related Links to the right) and e-mail it to the Sharpsburg office. (You will
- [Bylaws - Keystone PVA](https://www.kpva.org/support/policies/bylaws-keystone-pva/) - Bylaws for Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America last revised 15 August 2015
- [The PARASCOPE Jan-Feb 2022](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-jan-feb-2022/) - The Keystone Chapter Publication and Annual Report.
- [2021 Annual Report (In Parascope)](https://www.kpva.org/annual-reports/2021-annual-report-in-parascope/) - This annual report covers the fiscal year from 01 October 2020 through 30 September 30, 2021. Immediately before and after this specific period of time, we lost valued Board members and past presidents Jerry “Bull’’ Baylor (August 2020) and James Riemer (October 2021). Jim was a chapter president and held several other important posts over
- [2020 Annual Report (In Parascope)](https://www.kpva.org/annual-reports/2020-annual-report-in-parascope/) - When the chapter’s fiscal year began in October 2019, our first major event was the Annual Awards Banquet on the third of that month. As with every year, except for Board meetings and Membership Meetings, the chapter personnel spend a lot of time with year-end paperwork—updating and creating new paper and electronic files, preparing for
- [The PARASCOPE Nov-Dec 2021](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/the-parascope-nov-dec-2021/) - The bi-monthly newsletter of the Keystone Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Contains: • Winners named in PVA Poster & Poem Contest • Veterans Day Parade in Pittsburgh, Pa. • Chapter office has two new employees • Veterans Day Parade in Erie, Pa. • Sports & Recreation . . Dane Smith, Sports Director • 2022 National Veterans Wheelchair Games, Tempe, Arizona 07-12 July 2022
- [Veterans Day 2021](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/veterans-day-2021/) - 11 November 2021,Thank You Veterans For Your Service
- [The PARASCOPE Sep-Oct 2021](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/the-parascope-sep-oct-2021/) - The bi-monthly newsletter of the Keystone Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Contains: • Jim Riemer, 1952-2021 • Annual Banquet: video and lots of gift cards • Chapter office re-staffs, hires two, partially reopens • Sports & Recreation . . Dane Smith, Sports Director • 2022 National Veterans Wheelchair Games, Tempe, Arizona 07-12 July 2022 • Happy Birthdays! • Keystone Chapter Health and Recreation Points System • Membership Report . . Tom Strang, Membership Officer
- [Keystone Chapter Office](https://www.kpva.org/about-us/2048/) - Keystone Chapter, PVA office front for all to see and visit.
- [2021 Annual Awards Banquet Highlights](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/2021-annual-meeting-highlight/) - The Annual Awards Banquet for the Keystone Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America (KPVA.org) went very well. The meeting was conducted by Zoom videoconference and connected members from around Pennsylvania. Approximately fifty individuals took part in the festivities. Chapter President, Mr Mark Rosensteel over saw the event with loads of energy. His vast experience with
- [Annual Awards Banquet](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/banquet/) - Next Annual Awards Banquet set for Thursday, 07 October 2021 Our banquet this year will not be held in person. By now everyone should have received a letter in the mail inviting you to the Annual Awards Banquet via Zoom video. There will be a link posted shortly, ceremony will start at 6 PM and
- [The Benefits Box](https://www.kpva.org/support/nsobenefitsbox/) - THE BENEFITS BOX A service of PVA's National Service Officers This Benefits Box has been provided by PVA Health and Benefits Specialist II Charles Tocci, based in PVA's Syracuse, N.Y. Regional Office. The ReWalk Exoskeleton System As we all fight with technology on a daily basis, the company ReWalk Robotics has produced a new gadget
- [Projects That Need Your Support](https://www.kpva.org/section-links/projectsupport/) - Keystone PVA performs services and conducts events for its members and other veterans. While we make the most of every dollar we receive, we still need some dollars to serve these vets. We've prepared a list of some of our projects and a synopsis of each, plus an estimate of the costs. It would be
- [How to Support PARALYZED VETS](https://www.kpva.org/donation-support/donations/) - A major thank-you to CARS FOR VETERANS for a major donation supporting our programs for paralyzed veterans for the fourth year. We have a new, easy way to donate on-line: JustGive.org can accept your donation for Keystone Paralyzed Veterans on-line with minimum fuss, plus an option to stay anonymous or to include your contact information
- [News](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/news/) - Get your annual Social Security statement online Your annual Social Security statement can be obtained online by going to www.socialsecurity.gov/mystatement. It requires setting up an account, but you can get your most recent copy and it saves trees and postage. Keystone PVA thanks our friend Regis Bodnar at the Pittsburgh office of the Internal Revenue
- [Some additional information](https://www.kpva.org/donation-support/some-additional-information/) - To operate as a legitimate nonprofit charitable organization, Keystone PVA must meet the standards of our parent organization, the Paralyzed Veterans of America, which requires an annual audit conducted by an independent third party. Keystone PVA must report its finances annually to the U. S. Internal Revenue Service, which must meet the standards of the
- [Donate GOODS](https://www.kpva.org/donation-support/donate-goods/) - The very best way you can donate goods is through our partner, American Thrift Center, based in West Mifflin, Pa., and serving the Pittsburgh region. Click here to find out what goods American Thrift Center can accept and where drop boxes are located in the Pittsburgh region. From time to time we need furniture, recent-model
- [Donate SERVICES](https://www.kpva.org/donation-support/donate-services/) - From time to time Keystone PVA needs professional services--legal, financial, or minor maintenance, to name a few. Right now, we need to upgrade our electrical service in our copy room and our kitchenette. It's not a big job, but it would make it easier to do the work of the chapter.
- [Welcome to the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America](https://www.kpva.org/about-us/aboutus-a/) - The Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America is one of 33 chartered chapters of the Paralyzed Veterans of America in the United States. The chapter was founded in 1960. People are usually surprised to know that the U. S. government and the Department of Veterans Affairs do not provide for all the needs of veterans, even
- [Want to go back to work?](https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/backtowork/) - Vocational rehabilitation specialists who work for Paralyzed Veterans of America would like to work for you! Each month, we'll post some information for you that you may find useful. Click on the article below to get it in MS Word format. New!Social Security Disability "Ticket to Work" Plan Four resources for veterans entering the civilian
- [Joseph W. Dornbrock](https://www.kpva.org/staff/dornbrock/) - Executive Director Residence: Penn Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Summary: Executive Director of Keystone PVA since April 2005 Navy veteran, 1974-1980. Served as a nuclear reactor operator aboard the USS Bainbridge (CGN-25) 1976-1980 Bachelor's degree (summa cum laude) in communications, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1984. Continuing professional education includes Institute for Organization Management, 1986-1991, and Penn
- [2019 Annual Report](https://www.kpva.org/annual-reports/2019-annual-report/) - Paralyzed Veterans of America and its chapters are each governed by a Board of Directors, each member of which is a paralyzed veteran. The primary duty of the Board is to set policy and provide oversight of all operations of the organization, and to do so with faithful adherence to each director’s fiduciary obligations. AnnualReport2019KeystonePVA
- [2018 Annual Report](https://www.kpva.org/annual-reports/2018-annual-report/) - Military veterans who have a spinal cord injury or spinal cord disease, and who were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions are welcome to join the Paralyzed Veterans of America free of charge. KeystonePVAAnnualReport2018
- [IRS information](https://www.kpva.org/support/irsinfo/) - Top Ten Ways to Get Help From IRS.gov When you’re looking for tax information, you want to find it as quickly and easily as possible. That’s why the IRS redesigned its website. It’s now even more user friendly. Here are the top 10 reasons to visit IRS.gov: 1. Get 24/7 Access. Whether you do your taxes
- [2019 Veterans Day Poster & Poem Contest Winners Announced!](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/2019-veterans-day-poster-poem-contest-winners-announced/) - Congratulations to the winners of our 2019 Veterans Day Poster and Poem Contest! Rilee White in third grade at the Brownsville Area Elementary School from New Salem PA won the grand prize in the poster category. A big thank you to her teacher Ms. Jennifer Novak for sending in all the entries from the school.
- [PA Paralyzed/Amputee Pension](https://www.kpva.org/uncategorized/pa-paralyzed-amputee-pension/) - For our members who may not know that PA offers this additional benefit - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keystone PVA was involved in the rewrite of the legislation making this legislation possible and continuing to make it available for paralyzed vets who qualify. Keystone PVA was involved in eliminating the wartime service requirement. The Keystone Paralyzed Veterans have
- [Links To Other Helpful Organizations](https://www.kpva.org/section-links/links/) - Paralyzed Veterans of America Keystone PVA is one of 33 chapters of the national PVA, which is based in Washington, D.C. National Multiple Sclerosis Society MS is the major spinal cord disease affecting military veterans. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its local chapters are our partners in addressing MS. Lupus Foundation Lupus is among
- [Paralyzed Veterans met with members of Congress, staff specialists](https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/home/) - During the first week of March 2018, the Paralyzed Veterans of America conducted information seminars, met with members of Congress and their staffs, and testified regarding the health care and mobility needs of paralyzed and other disabled veterans. The events took place on Capitol Hill in Washington. D.C. and in Arlington, Virginia. Participating in this advocacy work
- [Links To Information About Your VA Benefits](https://www.kpva.org/about-us/valinks/) - VIDEOS VA Disability Claims process Vocational Rehabilitation INFOGRAPHICS Fully Developed Claims SAH eBenefits VA Hiring
- [BE VERY WARY!](https://www.kpva.org/section-links/verywary/) - From time to time we will post information here to help you avoid scams, unethical practices, and problems that may affect you as a member of Keystone PVA. Provided by the national PVA office, November 2013 ISSUED DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2013 BACKGROUND INFORMATION A marketing company has acquired and is using two toll free numbers
- [Policies](https://www.kpva.org/about-us/policy/) - Policy on photography at Keystone PVA meetings and events All persons attending any meeting or event sponsored and/or organized by the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America may be photographed for descriptive, informational, or promotional purposes. Photographs used may appear in The Parascope, the Keystone PVA web site, or on the Keystone PVA’s exhibition displays (posterboards

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- [Donations Support ...](https://www.kpva.org/donations-page/) - Keystone Paralyzed Veterans now participates in WHEELS HELPING WARRIORS. Also, a major thank-you to CARS FOR VETERANS for a major donation supporting our programs for paralyzed veterans for the FOURTH year! We have a new, easy way to donate on-line: Our headquarters building in Sharpsburg, Pa., has plenty of space for many things, but not
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- [Payment Confirmation](https://www.kpva.org/payment-confirmation/) - [simpay_payment_receipt]
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- [Contact Us](https://www.kpva.org/contact-us/) - Address and Phone Number Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America1113 Main StreetPittsburgh, PA 15215-2407Phones 412-781-2474 or 800-775-9323Fax 412-781-2659 Send Us A Message
- [Contact Us](https://www.kpva.org/contact_us/) - Contact the Keystone Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America Please feel free to contact the Keystone PVA by any method listed below. If you are interested in becoming a member, please print the membership application (a link is provided under Related Links to the right) and e-mail it to the Sharpsburg office. (You will
- [Our Mission](https://www.kpva.org/our-mission/) - Welcome to the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America The Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America is one of 33 chartered chapters of the Paralyzed Veterans of America in the United States. This chapter was founded in 1960. People are usually surprised to know that the U. S. government and the Department of Veterans Affairs do not
- [Contact Us - A Note](https://www.kpva.org/contact-us-a-note/)
- [About Us](https://www.kpva.org/aboutus/) - Welcome to the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America The Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America is one of 33 chartered chapters of the Paralyzed Veterans of America in the United States. The chapter was founded in 1960. People are usually surprised to know that the U. S. government and the Department of Veterans Affairs do not
- [Donations](https://www.kpva.org/form-for-veteran-donations/) - The form is not published.
- [Donation Confirmation](https://www.kpva.org/donation-confirmation/)
- [Donate Checkout](https://www.kpva.org/donate-checkout/) - [donate_checkout]
- [Donate Cart](https://www.kpva.org/donate-cart/) - [donate_cart]
- [Wpsd Thank You](https://www.kpva.org/wpsd-thank-you/) - Thank You For Your Donation We have sent you an email with the donation information
- [Shop](https://www.kpva.org/shop/)
- [Donation Failed](https://www.kpva.org/donation-failed/) - We're sorry, your donation failed to process. Please try again or contact site support.
- [WFP Donation Invoice](https://www.kpva.org/wpfd-invoice-checking/) - []
- [WFP Dashboard](https://www.kpva.org/wfp-dashboard/) - [wfp-dashboard]
- [WFP Checkout](https://www.kpva.org/wfp-checkout/) - [wfp-checkout]
- [WFP Success](https://www.kpva.org/wfp-success/) - [wfp-success]
- [WFP Failed Transaction](https://www.kpva.org/wfp-cancel/) - [wfp-cancel]
- [WFP Campaign listing](https://www.kpva.org/wfp-campaign/) - [wfp-campaign limit="9" layout="grid" column="3" orderby="post_date" order="DESC" categories="" goal="Yes" user="Yes" category="Yes" title="Yes" excerpt="Yes" featured="Yes"]
- [The national offices of the Paralyzed Veterans](https://www.kpva.org/national-pva/) - The Keystone Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America ("Keystone PVA") is an authorized chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, the national headquarters of which is at 801 18th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006-3517. This gives Paralyzed Veterans quick access to the central office of the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Congress.
- [Support Us](https://www.kpva.org/support-us/)
- [Welcome!](https://www.kpva.org/index/) - Mark your calendar The following events are for 2019. For more information, to register or to sponsor: call 800-775-9323 or 412-781-2474. Saturday, 09 February: Membership Meeting, three locations: The Heinz Campus, Building 51, Room 1A109, of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 1010 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh PA 15215; Erie VA Medical Center, 135 E. 38th Street, Erie PA 16504;

## Donation Forms

- [whhoffman](https://www.kpva.org/donations/donation-for-american-veterans/) - []
- [Form For Veteran Donation](https://www.kpva.org/donations/form-for-veteran-donations/) - []
- [Donation for American Veterans](https://www.kpva.org/donations/donation-for-american-veterans-2/)
- [post](https://www.kpva.org/donations/post/)
- [https://www.kpva.org/?post_type=give_forms&p=16482](https://www.kpva.org/donations/https-www-kpva-org-post_typegive_formsp16482/)
- [Donation Form](https://www.kpva.org/donations/givewp-donation-form/) - []

## Real3D Flipbook

- [2025 Christmas Message (w/ Poem and Poster Contest Winners)](https://www.kpva.org/flipbook/2025-christmas-message-w-poem-and-poster-contest-winners/)

## Events

- [Kennywood Picnic](https://www.kpva.org/event/kennywood-picnic/) - 2025-07-09 @ 11:00 - 17:00 Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
- [Membership Meeting](https://www.kpva.org/event/membership-meeting-4/) - 2023-03-11 @ 12:45 - 14:00 https://www.kpva.org/feature-news/membership-meeting-11-february-2023/ Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America 1113 Main Street Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15215 United States + Google Map Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
- [Air Rifle Clinic and Competition in Pennsylvania](https://www.kpva.org/event/air-rifle-clinic-and-competition-in-pennsylvania/) - 2023-04-22 - 2023-04-23 https://www.kpva.org/kpva-news/air-rifle-clinic-and-competition-in-pennsylvania-2023/ Encompass Healthcare 320 Guys Run Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15238 United States + Google Map Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
- [Membership Meeting](https://www.kpva.org/event/membership-meeting/) - 2022-02-12 @ 12:45 - 14:00 Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: 2022-02-12 Time: 12:45 - 14:00
- [Bass Tournament](https://www.kpva.org/event/bass-tournament/) - 2022-06-12 All day American Legion Post 940W. Brownsville, Pa. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
- [Membership Meeting - Lunch](https://www.kpva.org/event/membership-meeting-lunch/) - 2022-06-11 @ 12:00 - 12:45 Primary site: Erie VA Medical Center135 E. 38th Street, Erie PA 16504-1559in the upper parking lot pavilion Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
- [Membership Meeting](https://www.kpva.org/event/membership-meeting-3/) - 2022-08-13 @ 12:45 - 14:00 Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
- [Membership Meeting](https://www.kpva.org/event/membership-meeting-2/) - 2022-06-11 @ 12:45 - 14:00 Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
- [Membership Meeting - 9 April 2022](https://www.kpva.org/event/membership-meeting-9-april-2022/) - The next Keystone Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America Membership Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, 9 April 2022 12:45pm EST. The meeting will be held across a Zoom Conference chaired by Mr Mark Rosensteel, President of the Chapter. Check-in here, click on the Zoom link, and sign into the meeting starting at 12:30pm

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://www.kpva.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [Annual Reports](https://www.kpva.org/category/annual-reports/)
- [Donation Support](https://www.kpva.org/category/donation-support/)
- [Feature News](https://www.kpva.org/category/feature-news/)
- [KPVA News](https://www.kpva.org/category/kpva-news/)
- [Section Links](https://www.kpva.org/category/section-links/)
- [Upcoming Events](https://www.kpva.org/category/upcoming-events/)
- [Staff](https://www.kpva.org/category/staff/)
- [Board of Directors](https://www.kpva.org/category/staff/board-of-directors/)
- [Support](https://www.kpva.org/category/support/)
- [Forms](https://www.kpva.org/category/support/forms/)
- [Officers](https://www.kpva.org/category/staff/officers/)
- [About Us](https://www.kpva.org/category/about-us/)
- [Publication](https://www.kpva.org/category/publication/)
- [Policies](https://www.kpva.org/category/support/policies/)
- [Bass Fishing](https://www.kpva.org/category/bass-fishing/)
- [Miscellaneous](https://www.kpva.org/category/miscellaneous/)
- [Air Rifle](https://www.kpva.org/category/air-rifle/)
- [Sporting Events](https://www.kpva.org/category/sporting-events/)
- [Education & Training](https://www.kpva.org/category/support/education-training/)
- [Poem & Poster Contest](https://www.kpva.org/category/poem-poster-contest/)
- [ALS](https://www.kpva.org/category/als/)
- [Keystone Membership Mtg](https://www.kpva.org/category/keystone-membership-mtg/)

## Tags

- [PARASCOPE](https://www.kpva.org/tag/parascope/)
- [kpva](https://www.kpva.org/tag/kpva/)
- [membership](https://www.kpva.org/tag/membership/)
- [meeting](https://www.kpva.org/tag/meeting/)
- [news](https://www.kpva.org/tag/news/)
- [pubication](https://www.kpva.org/tag/pubication/)
- [nvwg](https://www.kpva.org/tag/nvwg/)
- [registration](https://www.kpva.org/tag/registration/)
- [publication](https://www.kpva.org/tag/publication/)
- [policy](https://www.kpva.org/tag/policy/)
- [support](https://www.kpva.org/tag/support/)
- [bylaws](https://www.kpva.org/tag/bylaws/)
- [board](https://www.kpva.org/tag/board/)
- [memorial day](https://www.kpva.org/tag/memorial-day/)
- [holiday](https://www.kpva.org/tag/holiday/)
- [miscellaneous uspto](https://www.kpva.org/tag/miscellaneous-uspto/)
- [miscellaneous](https://www.kpva.org/tag/miscellaneous/)
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- [awards](https://www.kpva.org/tag/awards/)
- [banquet](https://www.kpva.org/tag/banquet/)
- [education](https://www.kpva.org/tag/education/)
- [training](https://www.kpva.org/tag/training/)
- [veteran](https://www.kpva.org/tag/veteran/)
- [bass tournament](https://www.kpva.org/tag/bass-tournament/)
- [#kpva](https://www.kpva.org/tag/kpva-2/)
- [AccessibilityForAll](https://www.kpva.org/tag/accessibilityforall/)
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## Stats Types

- [view](https://www.kpva.org/wpa-stats-type/view/)
- [Chrome](https://www.kpva.org/wpa-stats-type/chrome/)
- [Windows](https://www.kpva.org/wpa-stats-type/windows/)
- [Android](https://www.kpva.org/wpa-stats-type/android/)
- [Safari](https://www.kpva.org/wpa-stats-type/safari/)
- [Macintosh](https://www.kpva.org/wpa-stats-type/macintosh/)
- [unknown](https://www.kpva.org/wpa-stats-type/unknown/)
- [Linux](https://www.kpva.org/wpa-stats-type/linux/)
- [event](https://www.kpva.org/wpa-stats-type/event/)
- [iPhone](https://www.kpva.org/wpa-stats-type/iphone/)
- [Firefox](https://www.kpva.org/wpa-stats-type/firefox/)

## Event Categories

- [Membership](https://www.kpva.org/events/category/membership/)
- [Bass Fishing](https://www.kpva.org/events/category/bass-fishing/)