UMAVA (United Mexican-American Veterans Association)

"Honoring Yesterday, Appreciating Today, Inspiring Tomorrow" . . . . . . . the premier Mexican-American Veterans Association in America

logo - UMAVA - the United Mexican-American Veterans Association, Advocating for all veterans, Hispanic Veterans, Latino Veterans, Ethnic Veterans, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, OEF, OIF
 

UMAVA ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS & DANCE:

UMAVA had a successful Annual "Ben De Leon Scholarship Awards" Dance & Fundraiser on Sunday June 28, 2016
the American Legion Post #132, 143 South Lemon street, Orange, CA

UMAVA usually provides about $5,000 annually in scholarships to graduating high school students.  UMAVA's scholarships are based on need and merit.


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picture:  Gov Brown and Hon. Sharon Quirk-Silva, Chair of Veterans Affairs for CA Assembly, AB-1453, UMAVA, Veterans State Cemetery in Orange County
Governor Brown Joined by former Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva to Visit Designated Site for an Orange County Veterans Cemetery. Made possible by Hon. Quirk-Silva's strong leadership as Chair of Veterans Affairs for CA Assembly.
 
 
UMAVA's MISSION & VALUES
 

UMAVA's MISSION


As a Veterans association we are committed to, and stress the importance of upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States of America and the American Flag; and promoting understanding, appreciation and respect for the sacrifices and commitment given to the United States of America by the American Veteran, in general, and the Hispanic/Mexican-American Veteran in particular and focusing on:
  • Honoring Yesterday by collecting and preserving the past through photographs, stories and artifacts;
  • Appreciating Today by making a positive difference in the lives of surviving Veterans through recognition, camaraderie and solidarity; and

  • Inspiring Tomorrow through education and advocacy.


OUR VALUES

Flag - Respect for the Flag which represents a living nation born out of the contributions and selfless sacrifices of our veterans and their families, our families, and our dedicated citizens, in both wartime and peacetime;

Fidelity - Being loyal to our country, our constitutional values and principles of Life, Liberty, Justice, and Equality, for all; and loyalty always in our duty in attending to the needs of those who have served;

Faith - Nurturing our own personal Faith and our moral compass, in communion with our fellow Brothers and Sisters in Arms, our members and our community;  

Family - Show Love, Respect, Honor and Gratitude for our Families, and for the Families of those who selflessly and with love sacrificed their lives for our life, freedoms and basic human rights.  May our Love, Respect and Warm Embrace bring comfort to their healing hearts, as they honor and as we honor, the memory of their loved ones!

Friendship - Remember that we are a community of friends with unbreakable bonds, forged in battle or in service to nation and by our personal actions, and that we rejoice in the presence, or in memory of those, before us!

 

UMAVA Consists of
  • Active Combat Veterans from WWII, Korea, Viet Nam, Iraq, and Afghanistan;
  • Our families and friends; and
  • Dedicated sponsors who believe in recognizing the sacrifices of the American Veteran, in general, and the Hispanic/Mexican-American Veteran in particular.

UMAVA's On-going Projects

  • Collecting military photographs and artifacts for public display
  • Compiling video documentaries displaying Veteran military experiences
  • Identifying and creating Memorials and Monuments honoring Hispanic/Mexican-American Veterans
  • Creating an Honor Guard for welcoming returning veterans, public events, and military burials
  • Distributing publications that share and honor Veteran's experiences as well as inform the public
  • Establishing programs and identifying benefits that are made available for Veterans and their families.
  • Recording Oral and Written histories of the Veterans who served our country

Please feel free to explore our Web site and visit us often to find out more about us, and the programs we offer.



 
 
 
UMAVA meets every THIRD SATURDAY from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
at the American Legion
Post #132 (top floor)
143 S. Lemon Street, Orange, CA 92856-6214

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UMAVA is a registered Not-for-Profit.
501 c(19) - special type of military veterans organization
Donations are Tax Deductible

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In Memoriam !

Amin David

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