O'Connell Valor Fund, Inc.

07/23/2026

When a veteran reaches out for assistance, the need is rarely abstract -- it’s immediate, pressing, and critical to their stability.
The O'Connell Valor Fund, Inc. was able to respond to two urgent requests this week.
🎓 Supporting a student veteran
We provided emergency assistance to cover summer camp tuition for the 4-year-old son of a veteran. This support gave her the dedicated, uninterrupted time she needed to focus on her coursework and continue working toward her degree.
💡 Keeping the lights on
We also provided immediate assistance to a 58-year-old Air Force veteran facing an electric shut-off notice, helping ensure his home remained powered, safe, and secure.
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Please help us continue to answer the call with a tax-deductible donation: https://www.ocvalor.org/donate

04/11/2026

Recently, O’Connell Valor Fund was honored to help a veteran family in NH give their child something special — the chance to attend summer camp.

This family has faced years of hardship, including health issues, unemployment, and periods of homelessness while living in their car and in motels. They are now working to rebuild their lives with the help of federal veteran assistance services.

Their request was not for housing or bills, but for their child, who turns 12 in just a few days — a chance to enjoy a week of summer camp, something they have never been able to afford before.

Because of your support, we were able to help make that possible.

Sometimes helping a veteran family means more than meeting basic needs. Sometimes it means giving a child the opportunity to feel included, make memories, and simply enjoy being a kid.

If you would like to help us continue supporting veteran families in our community, please consider making a donation here: https://www.ocvalor.org/donate

Thank you for helping us make moments like this possible.

04/04/2026

Today, April 4, we were able to help a veteran facing an electric shut-off notice scheduled for April 7 by paying the current balance on the account.

This is the kind of urgent support your donations make possible. If you would like to help us continue assisting veterans in crisis, please consider making a donation today: https://www.ocvalor.org/donate

O’Connell Valor Fund is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3), and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Thank you for standing with us and supporting those who served.

No member or officer of the O'Connell Valor Fund, Inc. is paid or otherwise compensated for their services.  With the exception of our annual basic operating expenses all donations go to support Veterans.

03/13/2026

𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲:

Recently, a VA case manager contacted us about a veteran who had been the primary caregiver for his sister. After she passed away unexpectedly, he was struggling to cover the remaining cost of her cremation.

Another organization was able to contribute $800, but he was still short $700.

Because of your support, the O'Connell Valor Fund was able to step in and cover the remaining balance so he could lay his sister to rest.

This is exactly why our organization exists — to provide fast, practical support when veterans face unexpected hardship.

Thank you to everyone who helps make moments like this possible.

If you'd like to support our work assisting veterans in need:

No member or officer of the O'Connell Valor Fund, Inc. is paid or otherwise compensated for their services.  With the exception of our annual basic operating expenses all donations go to support Veterans.

12/22/2025

THANK YOU!
Because of your incredible generosity, we've successfully completed our holiday fundraiser for a deserving veteran family. Your support has allowed us to pay off their outstanding electric bill and car payment, giving them one less burden to carry this season.
This is what community looks like. This is what supporting those who served truly means—not just gratitude in words, but action when it matters most. To every donor, every share, every person who spread the word: you made a direct, immediate impact on a family's life. They can keep their lights on, their vehicle running, and their hope alive because you stepped up. From the O'Connell Valor Fund family to yours—thank you for proving that veterans never have to face their struggles alone.

12/20/2025

Final push for our Veteran Holiday Fundraiser: 50% disabled combat vet, father of 7 (5 with disabilities), became homeless after discharge. He's juggling full-time work and constant medical appointments while fighting to keep his family housed. Every dollar helps: https://www.ocvalor.org/donate

12/14/2025

All donations received up to Dec 23rd will be dedicated to helping the below Veteran family - Thank you! - Donate here: https://www.ocvalor.org/donate

12/11/2025

The O'Connell Valor Fund has an opportunity to make a real difference for a deserving Veteran family this holiday season. Every donation received by December 23rd goes directly to helping this family. Learn more: https://www.ocvalor.org/donate

11/11/2025

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July!