Vision

To provide PVA women veteran members, regardless of age, race, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, or religious expression, an opportunity to achieve an improved quality of life through inclusive, safe, and equal access to healthcare, benefits, recreational opportunities, and employment services they have earned.

Mission

To strengthen the leadership, amplify the voices, and highlight the needs of PVA women members in their pursuit of quality healthcare, accessibility, and benefits. The committee will work with all PVA departments to secure these services and benefits.

Outreach and Engagement

The Anita Bloom Women Veterans Committee (ABWVC) will collaborate with PVA National's Communications Department, PVA Publications, and Membership Department in providing and publicizing resources, knowledge, and services that would directly benefit PVA women veteran members.

The Committee will identify potential women members and encourage them to join PVA. This Committee will encourage broad participation of the members in activities and events for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and information in a context of partnership to influence public decisions and advocacy.

The story of PVA’s first woman member dates back to its first meeting in 1946, with the arrival of its first female veteran member, Anita Bloom (affectionately known as “Nita”).

Nita fought to ensure women veterans’ healthcare needs were properly met. We’re continuing her legacy through the Anita Bloom Committee, a member-run committee that provides and publicizes resources, knowledge, and services that would directly benefit PVA women veteran members.

Kim Goodman

Director, Membership, PVA
KimG@pva.org

Tammy Jones

National Senior Vice President, PVA
Tjones@pva.org