To provide a directory of groups, programs, and resources available to the military, veteran, and dependents community. Having this information listed in a singular place makes the search for help easier. While we mainly focus on our home state of Louisiana, we gladly list any information on other groups, programs, or resources that are in line with our mission.
Delta Veterans began as an idea on Veteran’s Day 2017. In 2019, we became an official 501(C)3 non-profit group. Our idea was to have an event that would highlight programs and resources available to military, veterans, and their families. The response to that event shined a light on a desperate need in this area; a resource center of sorts that can help bring people together. We host an annual resource fair around Veterans Day, as well as maintain information on our website to help find needed information. We are staffed by veterans, or veteran spouses, who receive no compensation for their work. We are an all volunteer force that want to help our military/veteran family. Our spare time beyond our full time jobs and family is spent researching and connecting with groups, programs, and resources to grow the directory and our mission.
Retired Technical Sergeant in U.S. Air Force Reserves, 21 years 7 months of service, OEF Afghanistan Veteran. My goal is to maintain a current and up to date directory of groups, programs, and other resources available to the military, veteran, and dependent community. This idea was spurred by my own personal experience with the military and VA system, and many unanswered questions. I hope the work of Delta Veterans makes finding information and help for other military, veterans, and dependents easier.
Retired Staff Sergeant with 26 years of service in the U.S. Army and La. National Guard. Served in Transportation, Combat Engineers, Recruit Sustainment, Training Academy, Military Funeral Honors, and Military Police. Also worked as an Equal Employment Officer, Recruit Retention Officer. Served during Operation Desert Storm/Shield from 1990-1991, and Operation New Dawn in Iraq in 2011. I also do volunteer work for Folds of Honor in my spare time.
I am a veteran’s wife and a Licensed Professional Counselor. I own Finding Solace Counseling in West Monroe and have seen, personally and professionally, the need for services to be more readily available in our area. I am committed to finding ways to get information out to the community and truly create genuine change. We have to to fight for those who fought for us.
Former Reservist with 5 years of service in the Army Reserve, OIF Iraq Veteran. Worked with the Louisiana Army National Guard for the last 5 years providing families with information and services. I have a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from Northwestern State University and working on a Masters from Western Governors University in Management and Leadership that I plan to use to advocate for veteran’s employment rights.
Ret. Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army 21 years. OIF Iraq Veteran, Combat Engineer, Recruiter. Currently pursuing degree in counseling to work with service members with PTSD.
Tax Year 2019 Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Tax Period:
2019 (01/01/2019 – 12/31/2019)
EIN:
30-1150402
Legal Name (Doing Business as):
Delta Veterans Inc
Mailing Address:
PO Box 3074
West Monroe, LA 71294
United States
Principal Officer’s Name and Address:
Edward A Corkern
PO Box 3074
West Monroe, LA 71294
United States
Gross receipts not greater than:
$50,000
Organization has terminated:
No
Website URL:
https://www.deltavets.org
Tax Year 2020 Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Tax Period:
2020 (01/01/2020 – 12/31/2020)
EIN:
30-1150402
Legal Name (Doing Business as):
Delta Veterans Inc
Mailing Address:
PO Box 3074
West Monroe, LA 71294
United States
Principal Officer’s Name and Address:
Edward A Corkern
PO Box 3074
West Monroe, LA 71294
United States
Gross receipts not greater than:
$50,000
Organization has terminated:
No
Website URL:
www.deltavets.org
Tax Year 2021 Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Tax Period:
2021 (01/01/2021 – 12/31/2021)
EIN:
30-1150402
Legal Name (Doing Business as):
Delta Veterans Inc
Mailing Address:
PO Box 3074
West Monroe, LA 71294
United States
Principal Officer’s Name and Address:
Edward A Corkern
PO Box 3074
West Monroe, LA 71294
United States
Gross receipts not greater than:
$50,000
Organization has terminated:
No
Website URL:
www.deltavets.org
Annual Report
January 1, 2019-December 31, 2019
Income:
Donations: $2,120.05
Sponsorships: $1,900.00
Total Income: $4,020.05
Expenses:
Supplies: $145.18
Website: $284.47
Marketing: $255.70
DVEC: $1,531.21
Misc. $159.03
Total Expenses: $2,375.59
Net Income: $1,644.63
Delta Veterans Expo & Celebration (DVEC)
Annual resource fair for military, veterans, and dependents to attend to meet programs and groups that offer services to help with their daily lives.
Vendors on site: 34 Est. Veteran/Public Attendance: 400-450
Website
We maintain a directory of resources throughout the state of Louisiana, plus other out of state programs that are available to the military, veteran, and dependent community.
Total # of Resources Listed: 75 Total # of Website Visitors: 302
Annual Report
January 1, 2020-December 31, 2020
FINANCIALS
Income:
Donations: $3,482.54
Sponsorships: $2,000.00
Total Income: $5,482.54
Expenses:
Donations: $150.00
Supplies: $167.97
Website: $292.38
Marketing: $218.37
DVEC: $2,157.84
Raffle Prizes: $276.08
Memorial Fund: $1,000.00
USPS: $278.85
LA State Fees: $45.00
Misc. $86.10
Total Expenses: $4,672.59
Net Income: $809.95
Jay Wilson Memorial Fund
Delta Veterans received a donation to be used to pay for mental health services for Veterans while they wait for the VA to set them up in the VA system.
Veterans Helped: 2
Delta Veterans Expo & Celebration (DVEC)
Annual resource fair for military, veterans, and dependents to attend to meet programs and groups that offer services to help with their daily lives.
Vendors on site: 42 Est. Veteran/Public Attendance: 150-200
Website
We maintain a directory of resources throughout the state of Louisiana, plus other out of state programs that are available to the military, veteran, and dependent community.
Total # of Resources Listed: 93 Total # of Website Visitors: 1120
Annual Report
January 1, 2021-December 31, 2021
Mission: To provide a database directory of programs and resources available to the military, veteran, and dependent community. Also, to host an annual Veterans resource fair.
FINANCIALS
Income:
Donations: $2,287.62
Sponsorships: $3,000.00
Total Income: $5,287.62
Expenses:
Donations: $0.00
Supplies: $183.56
Website: $798.61
Marketing: $2,193.67
DVEC: $131.00
Raffle Prizes: $251.60
Memorial Fund: $1,475.00
USPS: $254.00
Veteran Support: $240.00
LA State Fees: $45.00
Shooting Event: $240.00
NFG Donor Management: $375.00
Misc. $33.81
Total Expenses: $6,221.25
Net Loss: $-933.63
Jay Wilson Memorial Fund
Delta Veterans received a donation to be used to pay for mental health services for Veterans while they wait for the VA to set them up in the VA system. We continue to fund and provide this service.
Veterans Helped: 4
Delta Veterans Expo & Celebration (DVEC)
Annual resource fair for military, veterans, and dependents to attend to meet programs and groups that offer services to help with their daily lives.
Vendors on site: 30 Est. Veteran/Public Attendance: 200-250
Website
We maintain a directory of resources throughout the state of Louisiana, plus other out of state programs that are available to the military, veteran, and dependent community.
Total # of Resources Listed: 180 Total # of Website Visitors: 1507
Shooting Event (Spring Classic)
Fundraising shotgun shooting event held at Wild Wings in Downsville, LA. Will become an annual fundraising event for Delta Veterans, who will partner and share proceeds with another area non-profit organization.
Total # of Shooters: 6
Community Events:
Delta Veterans participates in events around the community by setting up an information tent to pass out our newly published resource booklets, plus information on our program and how we help the Veteran community through our website.
Total # Events Participated (DVEC excluded): 6
Marketing expenses increased this year as we published all the resources listed on our website into a resource guide booklet. Many Veterans have not heard about Delta Veterans, so this is an easy way to promote our mission while giving them a hard copy of resources available to them. Cost to publish and print a booklet is $4 each.
Annual Report
January 1, 2022-December 31, 2022
Mission: To provide a website directory of programs and resources available to the military, veteran, and dependent community to improve their daily life.
FINANCIALS
Income:
Donations: $6,456.64
T-shirt: $19.12
Shootout Fundraiser: $1,736.06
Amazon Smile Donations: $201.87
Bayou Jeep Junkies W4W: $1,500.00
Skyjacker W4W: $375.00
DVEC Sponsorships: $3,250.00
DVEC Vendors/Auction: $259.79
Total Income: $13,779.36
Expenses:
Network for Good Program: $1.125.00
Website: $253.29
Marketing (Booklets, cards): $880.37
DVEC (Rental Fees): $2.249.40
DVEC Insurance: $216.30
DVEC Supplies: $40.85
Memorial Fund: $500.00
USPS PO Box/Postage: $344.45
LA State Fees: $15.00
Shootout Fees: $625.00
Fundraiser Proceed Donations: $700.00
Chamber of Commerce
Membership: $150.00
JWMF Veteran Counseling: $300.00
Returned Donation & Fees: $5,005.00
Total Expenses: $12,404.66
Net Income: $1,374.70
Financial News
Returned Donation
Delta Veterans received a check donation of $5,000.00 from a donor wishing to remain anonymous. The check was returned/bounced due to NSF from donor, incurring a $5.00 return item fee on Delta Veterans. It was later discovered that this donor did not have funds to back the donation, and the motive behind doing this remains unclear.
Programs/Services Provided by Delta Veterans
Jay Wilson Memorial Fund
Delta Veterans received a donation to be used to pay for mental health services for Veterans while they wait for the VA to set them up in the VA system. Finding Solace Counseling in West Monroe, LA provides services to any Veteran needing mental health counseling at no charge to the Veteran.
Veterans Helped This Year: 1 Total since funded: 4
Website
We maintain a directory of resources throughout the state of Louisiana, plus other out of state programs that are available to the military, veteran, and dependent community.
Total # of Resources Listed: 180
Delta Veterans Expo & Celebration (DVEC)
Annual resource fair for military, veterans, and dependents to attend to meet programs and groups that offer services to help with their daily lives. Silent Auction proceeds went to the West Monroe VFW Hudson-Leehy Post 3993.
Vendors on site: 55 Est. Veteran/Public Attendance: 150-200
Delta Veterans Spring Classic
Second year shotgun shooting fundraising event hosted at Wild Wings Sporting Lodge in Downsville, LA. Proceeds from event went to Team Seth Foundation, a local non-profit that focuses on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Community Event Participated In
Bayou Jeep Junkies Wheelin’ 4 Warriors (July 2022). Annual fundraiser hosted by the local Bayou Jeep Junkies. Off-roading Jeep ride they held at Hot Springs Off Road Park in Arkansas. Delta Veterans was selected as 1 of 2 local area Veteran non-profit organizations to received proceeds from this year’s event.
West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce Member 2 Member Expo (July 2022). Networking event with other members of the WMWO CoC to meet and learn about what they do around the local area. We were able to meet some new resource groups and add their information to our website database.
Louisiana National Guard Office of Family Programs Workshop (August 2022). Annual event hosted by the LANG in Baton Rouge, LA. This event allows groups, programs, resources, etc. from around the state to come set up a table with information on what they do so that members of the LANG can learn what resources and services are available to them. Another great event we were able to participate in and meet more resource groups.
Ouachita 101 (September 2022). Event that highlights businesses, groups, programs, etc. in Ouachita Parish, LA. Public event to meet and learn about what they all do.
Choudrant Fall Festival (October 2022). 2nd Annual event hosted by Watts Fresh Produce in Choudrant, LA. Event that showcases local area vendors and businesses.
Community Connections (October 2022). Annual event hosted by Ascent that gathers local area non-profit organizations together to set up an information booth and to meet with each other, as well as public attendees, to talk about what services they provide.
We are always accepting connections with new people that can help us achieve our mission to connect veterans to resources that can help them!
