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Our Mission

Who We Are

The Mountain States Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (MSCPVA) is a member of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), a congressionally chartered veterans service organization specializing in assisting and promoting a full lifestyle for veterans affected by spinal cord injury, MS or ALS.

The PVA was formed in 1946.  Our chapter is one of 33 chapters of the PVA, a national organization, headquartered in Washington, DC. MSCPVA received its charter in 1955 and has served paralyzed veterans in our region (Colorado, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming) since its inception.  In 1973 the IRS recognized us a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization, therefore all personal contributions to MSCPVA are tax deductible.


OUr Mission

The Mountain States Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America is dedicated to empowering veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases across Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. We advocate for high-quality healthcare, champion civil rights, and provide programs that foster independence, community engagement, and personal fulfillment. Through collaboration and unwavering support, we strive to ensure that every veteran we serve can lead a life of dignity and purpose.

This is accomplished by the coordinated efforts of the PVA organization through programs that do the following:

  • Advocate for and monitor the delivery of high quality and appropriate health care benefits and services.
  • Assist in identifying and securing veterans’ benefits and other benefits for spinal cord injured and diseased veterans and others as appropriate.
  • Promote medical research to cure spinal cord dysfunction and other related issues.
  • Provide information and opportunities for the promotion of health, employment, sports and recreation, social services, and camaraderie for spinal cord injured and diseased veterans and others as appropriate.
  • Provide cooperation and seek the support of other groups and individuals who share PVA’s objectives.
  • Acquaint the public with the current and ongoing needs of veterans with spinal cord, MS, and ALS.