What do War Amps do?
Since 1918, The War Amps has fought to protect the rights of amputee veterans and address the difficulties they face. Today, we continue to use nearly 100 years of expertise to assist modern-day war amputees, as well as traditional amputee veterans, and to champion their rights.
Why are they called War Amps?
The award, named after Association President Sidney Lambert, also encouraged the spirit of “amputees helping amputees” between the younger generation and the war amputees.
Who started The War Amps?
Amputee War Veterans
The War Amps
| Founded | 1918 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Amputee War Veterans |
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
| Registration no. | 131969628 RR0001 |
| Focus | Support programs for amputees |
Is War Amps a good charity?
Charity Intelligence has given War Amps a Low impact rating based on demonstrated impact per dollar spent.
How did War Amps get my info?
The provincial government has provided the War Amps with drivers’ names and addresses since the 1940s, and the Crown insurance company MPI currently provides the list. The charity uses the information in its key tag program, which returns keys to people who have lost them.
Why did I receive War Amps key tags?
You Make Our Programs Possible When you use a War Amps key tag, you protect your keys and support amputees. Donations to the Key Tag Service make all of our essential programs for amputees possible, providing peer support, much-needed funding for artificial limbs and a strong organization to advocate for their rights.
Why did The War Amps send me key tags?
The Key Tag Service was launched so that war amputees could work for competitive wages and also provide a service to Canadians that would generate funds for the Association. The Key Tag Service continues to employ amputees and people with disabilities today.
How did War Amps get my information?
The War Amps collects personal information in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and all provincial legislation. More information on PIPEDA can be found on the website of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
Why did the War Amps send me key tags?
What is the biggest charity in Canada?
As of October 2020, World Vision Canada received the highest amount of donations among the leading charities in the country. With roughly 232 million Canadian dollars, this charity ranked first, followed by the University of British Columbia, and CanadaHelps.
Why did I get a letter from War Amps?
Every fall, The War Amps mails personalized, peel and stick seasonal address labels as a thank‑you to donors. Together with the Key Tag Service, this provides year‑round employment for Canadian amputees and other people with disabilities.
What is the War Amps?
As she grows up, The War Amps will be there for her and her family every step of the way. Filmed by army cameramen during the Second World War, the Canadian Army Newsreels documented Canadian troops in training, in battle and behind the lines.
Will the war amps continue to support children with amputees?
With your help, The War Amps will continue to meet its commitments to children – and all amputees – long into the future. Audrey has been a member of CHAMP since she was just a few weeks old. As she grows up, The War Amps will be there for her and her family every step of the way.
Are there bursaries for Warwar amps?
War Amps Bursaries. Members of CHAMP between the ages of 18 and 24 who are pursuing post-secondary education are eligible to become part of the CHAMP Development Program, with a focus on developing skills and knowledge that can set them out on the road to independence.
How do War Amps key tags work?
How do key tags work? Attach a confidentially coded War Amps key tag to your key ring. It is registered only to your name and address. If you lose your keys, the finder can call the toll-free number on the back of the tag or drop them in any mailbox in Canada. The War Amps will return your keys to you by courier, free of charge.