Native American Veteran Assistance (NAVA) is non-profit organization serving the veterans of Native American Communities across America. We are the community we serve, we are Veterans, we are Native Americans. As members of the tribes we help provide assistance for our fellow veterans, no matter which branch of the military they served in. We know first hand the struggles of not only the Native American communities but also the great warriors coming home from service to the greatest nation on the planet.
Coming home to see these Warriors broken and battered is heart-breaking. So many of our vets are facing grave economic crisis and substandard living conditions. We had to do something about it. That’s why Native Vets (NAVA) was born.
Our founder is Major Clay Ramsey, and our board of directors include Charlotte Moore, Brandy Maxcy, Melvin Whitebird, and Will Burritt.
Our Team
Clay Ramsey
Founder/CEO | Oglala Sioux Tribal Member and Major USMCR
Charlotte Moore
Board of Directors | USMC Veteran, Northern Cheyenne Tribe
Brandy Maxcy
Board of Directors |Treasurer| Oglala Sioux Tribe
Will Burritt
Logistics Director |Board Secretary| Oglala Sioux Tribe
Melvin "Sonny" Whitebird
Board of Directors | USMC Veteran, Rosebud Sioux Tribe
Darwin Long
Board of Directors | Oglala Sioux Tribe
partner organizations
We work with partner organizations who provide various services to Native American Veterans. If you belong to such a group who offers food boxes, energy assistance, soup kitchens, clothings boxes, rides to VA appointments, or a similar charitable program, then we may be able to help you with funding. By partnering with other organizations, we can help our veterans more effectively and efficiently. To partner with Native American Veteran’s Assistance and help those in need, please fill out our online form to “Request Assistance” by clicking the button below.
