Backpacks and School Supplies Distribution at American Veterans Mission

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) classified American Veterans Mission (AVMartinez, Inc.) as a Section 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization and is further classified as a public charity under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). AVM has an employer identification number of 81-5302045.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) classified the American Veterans Mission (AVMartinez, Inc.) as the following

• International Class 35 (primary)
• U.S. Classes 100, 101, 102
• Charitable services, namely, organizing and conducting volunteer programs and community service projects.
• Charitable services, namely, promoting public awareness of combat trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
• Charitable services, namely, organizing and conducting volunteer programs and community service projects aimed at increasing support and morale of members of the United States military.
• Charitable services, namely, organizing youth groups to undertake projects to benefit the needy and the community to encourage leadership, character, compassion, and good citizenship.
• Charitable services, namely, organizing and conducting volunteer programs and community service projects aimed at increasing support and morale of families of deceased war veterans, war veterans, current members and future members of the United States military.
• An organization that develops and coordinates volunteer projects for other charitable organizations.

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We cordially invite our Central Texas volunteers to our next Back-to-School Brigade event on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Texas A&M University Central Texas, Founders Hall, Bernie Beck Lecture Hall, 1001 Leadership Place, Killeen, TX 76549. Doors open for volunteers at 8 00 AM, and the event culminates at 3 00 PM CDT.

The Back-to-School Brigade is an annual nationwide campaign by Operation Homefront (locally run by the American Veterans Mission) that collects and distributes school supplies to eligible dependents of service members. Military children receive free back-to-school supplies, including backpacks, through this assistance program to help them start the new school year on the right foot.

This program is a crucial resource for military families facing financial hardship or other challenges as they navigate the back-to-school season. The high-quality backpacks we provide through the program ensure children have a durable and reliable backpack to carry their supplies. The program also includes a range of other school supplies, such as pencils, paper, and other essential items, to help children succeed in the classroom.