The War Amps

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The War Amps
Founded1918
FounderAmputee War Veterans
TypeNonprofit organization
Registration no.131969628 RR0001
FocusSupport programs for amputees
Location
Area served
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
Website waramps.ca

The War Amps is a Canadian registered nonprofit organization, [1] established in 1918 with the purpose of assisting veteran amputees. Initially founded to serve war veterans with financial and advisory supports, the non-profit has since expanded their services to assist to all amputees in Canada. [2]

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The association provides multiple programs that specifically target the needs of child, adult, and veteran amputees. The charity generates funding through the offering of their Key Tag and Address Label services, in which donations are made optional.

History

The organization began as The Amputation Club of British Columbia. However, it later became The War Amputations of Canada, eventually shortening to the War Amps. [3]

Services

Notable contributors

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References

  1. War Amps, Toronto Branch
  2. "War Amps of Canada", Charity Intelligence Canada
  3. The War Amps – Operation Legacy – Mary Riter Hamilton
  4. Charity Intelligence Canada – War Amps of Canada
  5. History lesson available in War Amps heritage series – Letter to the Editor – The News
  6. Learn about Canada’s history from The War Amps Military Heritage Series | Windsor Star