Purple Heart Organization Partners with Dell Computer to Enhance Programs and Services for Wounded Warriors and their Families

“Program Transparency is the Goal”

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the USA are proud to announce recent upgrades in computer systems nationwide to enhance programs and services offered to combat wounded and disabled service men and women and their family members.

“Having the proper tools to complete the job successfully is key to our effectiveness in reaching out to and supporting combat wounded veterans and their families”

The organization-wide upgrade includes 150 new Dell computers, laptops, software and networking capabilities for all of the Service Officers and their administrative staff nationwide, as well as the Purple Heart headquarters staff.

"The $175K investment in equipment and software will pay immediate dividends as the National Service Officers will be able to manage the necessary administrative process used to assist veterans filing claims more efficiently and effectively and the Purple Heart to manage the $12M annual grant from the Service Foundation," stated Board President, Jim Blaylock. "Having the proper tools to complete the job successfully is key to our effectiveness in reaching out to and supporting combat wounded veterans and their families," added National Commander, Clayton Jones.

Purple Heart selected Dell Computer because of their commitment to American veterans and salutes Michael Dell for his dedication to those who are combat wounded.

Full integration for the desktop and laptop systems will be completed by the end of July 2011.

About the Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation

The Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation in a non-profit veteran's organization headquartered in Annandale, VA and raises funds to support innovative programs and services for veterans and their families. In addition, the MOPHSF provides funding to Military Order of the Purple Heart of the USA. The MOPH represents veterans’ interests before the Congress, the Veterans Administration, the Department of Defense and elsewhere. The National Service Officers programs provide assistance and representation for all veterans, their dependents and survivors, in obtaining their rightful entitlements and benefits. All service is free.

About the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the USA

The organization now known as the "Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A. Inc.," was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all who have received the decoration. Chartered by the Congress, The MOPH is unique among Veteran Service Organizations in that all its members were wounded in combat. For this sacrifice, they were awarded the Purple Heart Medal. With grants from the MOPH Service Foundation, the MOPH and its Ladies Auxiliary promote Patriotism, Fraternalism, and the Preservation of America's military history. Most importantly, they provide comfort and assistance to all Veterans and their families, especially those requiring claims assistance with the VA, those who are homeless, and those requiring employment assistance. Through the VAVS program, MOPH volunteers provide assistance to hospitalized veterans at VA sites and State Veterans Homes.

About Dell Computer

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