The United Veterans Commmittee is a non-profit coalition of 45 chartered and federally recognized veterans service organizations and affiliates established in 1972. CCCV is a non-profit organization of veteran leaders, state and federal governmental officials. Their purpose was to improve federal benefit programs for veterans by working with federal agencies and Colorado's congressional delegation. Both organizations have united to address issues and concerns affecting Colorado's veterans in the new millennium. The "new" UVC will continue to work closely with members of the Colorado General Assembly and all agencies of state government severing veterans. Over the years, UVC has achieved and enviable record of legislative accomplishments for Colorado's veterans. It has earned a reputation for sound leadership, integrity and substantive legislative agenda.