About JAVC
Standing united for Mohave County veterans with housing, transportation, practical support, advocacy, and a community that understands service.
Our Mission
JAVC exists to honor and empower veterans by helping create safe housing, access to care, practical support, and meaningful pathways toward recovery, self-sufficiency, and community.
Our Vision
A Mohave County where every veteran has access to stable housing, care, community, and the opportunity to rebuild with dignity and purpose.
Our work is grounded in dignity, accountability, partnership, and long-term independence.
Core Values
- Honor: respect for veterans’ service and sacrifice.
- Dignity: a safe and respectful environment for every veteran.
- Community: peer connection, local partnership, and belonging.
- Empowerment: support that moves veterans toward independence.
- Integrity: transparency, accountability, and excellence.
Founding & Purpose
The Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council of Mohave County was founded in July 2010 by U.S. Marine Corps veterans Jerry Ambrose and Gene Crego. Their goal was to bring veteran organizations together, coordinate services, advocate for veterans, and make sure veterans in Mohave County did not fall through the cracks.
The organization began as the Mohave County Veterans Council. After Jerry Ambrose passed away on October 10, 2010, the council was renamed in his honor.
Jerry Ambrose’s Legacy
Jerry moved to Kingman in 1991 and became a tireless advocate for veterans. His commitment to service, collaboration, and leaving no veteran behind remains embedded in JAVC’s identity today.
Growth & Evolution
JAVC joined Unified Arizona Veterans in 2011 and received federal 501(c)(3) public-charity recognition in 2014. What began as a coalition of veterans organizations has grown into a broader network of veterans, nonprofits, civic groups, local businesses, volunteers, donors, and public partners.
Who We Are Today
JAVC now operates a connected pathway of services that includes Operation 6 transitional stabilization, veteran transportation, Camp Hope community support, Operation BOB home repair, veteran assistance, outreach and resource events, and the development of Liberty Commons permanent supportive housing.