[3] The Florida Vets First program was implemented in 2008, providing information and contacts for housing, healthcare, employment & benefits to service men and women returning from deployment.

[4] The new $650 million Orlando VA Medical Center at Lake Nona broke ground on October 24, 2008.

Legislation was passed in 2009 that authorizes the Florida Commissioner of Education to award a Florida High School Diploma to honorably discharged Vietnam veterans who interrupted their high school education to serve their country.

On June 1, 2009, Florida Governor Charlie Crist and other dignitaries toured the Wounded Warrior Project headquarters in Jacksonville and signed Florida House Bill 509, which waived building and permitting fees for residential renovations involving safety and accessibility for disabled veterans.

It also removed the limit on fees for license tags which are directed to Florida's Veterans' Home Trust Funds.

Its function was to act as liaison for the FDVA with veteran's organizations & auxiliaries, communities and individuals.

Fundraising activities include cooperative projects with businesses and donations from corporations, charitable foundations, individuals and veterans.