Join MCSP in Changing Veterans' LIves

The Military Community Support Project works toward a future where our nation’s citizens, companies, and organizations join and support our nation’s military community. We support and promote the very best work being done in service of our veterans and the military community.

Yes, Military Community Support Project is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, so your donation is tax deductible.

Yes, your organization or company could sponosor a specific service dog for a veteran.  The cost of acquiring and training a service dog in our program is approximately $10,000 per service dog.  Please send your inquiry to contact@militarycsp.org to learn more about sponsoring a dog and a veteran.

No, service dogs and emotional support dogs aren’t the same. While both types of dogs help people with disabilities, each is a unique classification governed by different laws. Service animals are trained to perform specific tasks that assist a person with a disability, while emotional support dogs provide emotional comfort but are not required to perform specific tasks. 

Absolutely, service dogs can provide emotional support. In fact, many service dog owners feel deeply emotionally connected to their pet. However, in order to qualify as a service animal, a dog must perform specific tasks to help a person with a disability. 

A Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) dog is a psychiatric service dog who is specifically trained to perform tasks associated with psychiatric disabilities. The ADA says these tasks might include safety checks or room searches, turning on lights, and helping calm the handler when they exhibit signs of stress. 

Please contact Cynthia Herman at (412) 977-7583 to inquire about qualifying for a service dog.  Mention the Military Community Support Project Veteran Service Dog program.