Gas card Program

WHY FUEL MATTERS

For many combat veterans, riding a motorcycle is far more than recreation. Riding provides a proven outlet for managing PTSD and combat-related stress, improving mental health through focus and movement, and restoring camaraderie, purpose, and connection after military service. Group rides, chapter meetings, and veteran-focused events create a critical peer-support environment. Rising fuel costs, however, can present a real barrier — particularly for veterans traveling long distances across Central Oregon to attend meetings, funerals, missions, and community events. Gas card donations directly assist CVMA members by easing the burden of travel from point A to point B and ensuring that financial hardship does not prevent a veteran from staying connected and supported.

HOW YOUR BUSINESS MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Your financial contribution helps:
• Support the mental health and wellbeing of combat veterans 
• Encourage positive coping and healing through riding 
• Strengthen veteran engagement and peer support 
• Directly benefit veterans within our local community 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Gas cards will be distributed discreetly to veterans in need through CVMA® 29-8 leadership. Cards may be used for motorcycles or vehicles. Gas Cards may also be used to assist veterans in traveling to chapter meetings, chapter events, and community service activities. A portion of gas cards may be utilized as raffle items during chapter meetings to incentivize participation, encourage attendance, and create a fun, engaging way to increase member involvement. Records will be maintained for transparency while protecting veteran privacy.

RECOGNITION & PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS

As a thank-you for your support, participating businesses will:
• Be publicly recognized on our chapter social media platforms 
• Be listed as a preferred business supported by CVMA® members 
• Receive ongoing promotion and patronage from our membership and their families 

Our members take pride in supporting businesses that stand behind veterans.

TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION

The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association® is a 501(c)(19) nonprofit veterans organization. Donations made to this program may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for your contribution. A receipt acknowledging your donation will be provided for your records.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK — LOCALLY

Your partnership fuels more than motorcycles — it fuels healing, resilience, and brotherhood. By supporting this program, you are making a meaningful and visible impact on the lives of combat veterans who proudly call Central Oregon home.

We would be honored to partner with you. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or to learn more about the CVMA® Gasman Program. Businesses are not asked to provide fuel cards directly. Instead, monetary donations are made to the CVMA® Gasman Plan, allowing the chapter to responsibly purchase and distribute fuel cards to members in accordance with chapter policy and IRS guidelines.

LOCAL IMPACT
All funds raised through the Gasman Plan remain within Central Oregon and are used exclusively to support local CVMA members.

HOW TO DONATE
If you are interested in supporting the CVMA® Gasman Program, we would be happy to coordinate a one-time or ongoing monetary donation at a level that works best for your business.

Donations may be made by check, cash, or electronic payment as permitted by chapter policy.
Checks may be made payable to: CVMA® Chapter 29-8

TAX INFORMATION
The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association® is a 501(c)(19) nonprofit Veterans organization. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for your contribution.

CVMA EIN: Available upon request.

Support for this fund stays local and directly benefits veterans in our Central Oregon community.

Support the Mission

If you would like to support the Gasman Program, donations may be made directly to the Chapter and designated specifically for the Program.

For more information about supporting this mission, please contact us through our official Chapter communication channels or email us CVMA298CC@GMAIL.COM

We sincerely appreciate your consideration and your support of combat veterans in Central Oregon.