ABOUT US
THE VETERAN ART SOCIETY
MISSION STATEMENT
Veteran Art Society Incorporated strives to bring veterans back into society through Art Therapy, which has been clinically proven to reduce symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as well as depression, anxiety and addiction. Our community goal is to help veterans retransition and unify with the community as one.
Through different forms of art, we will educate and bring awareness in the following areas:
Self -advocacy, holistic -wellness, overcoming cultural barriers, furthering education, ways and means to acquire gainful employment with the spirit of entrepreneurship.
About the Founder
"Marvin E. James"
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Combat Veteran OEF/OIF
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·Wounded Warrior Mentor
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·University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Veteran
Entrepreneurship Course
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·Founded Veteran Art Society on July 21, 2015
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·CN2 News Home Town Hero
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Services of VAS
·12 Step Program Support
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·Fully Furnished Housing
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·Assistance with VA Claims
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·Employment Assistance
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·And much more