The War Amps is a Canadian nation-wide registered charitable organization operated under the direction of war amputees. Since its inception, The War Amps has had as its hallmark the unique philosophy of “amputees helping amputees.”

In 1946, the Key Tag Service was launched as a sheltered workshop where war amputees could not only work for competitive wages, but also provide a service to Canadians that would generate funds for the organization.

The Address Label Service was introduced in 1972 to provide year-round employment for the disabled staff at the Key Tag Service.

The War Amps is able to operate its many programs for amputees solely through donations from the public to the Key Tag and Address Label Service:

• The CHAMP Program for child amputees provides financial assistance for artificial limbs. 
• PLAYSAFE is a safety message from child amputees to other children.
• DRIVESAFE promotes safe driving to prevent injuries due to accidents.
• JUMPSTART provides computer training for multiple amputee children.
• Matching Mothers introduces a CHAMP family to the parents of a new amputee.
• The National Amputee Centre provides Canadian amputees with the latest information on artificial limbs and all aspects of amputation.
  

The War Amps does not: use professional fundraisers; receive government grants; solicit by phone or door-to-door; sell or trade your name/address; spend more than 7% on administration; tie up funds in long-term investments. Please see our Policies page for more information.