COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM
- Each year, VFW members volunteer more than 5 million hours of service to various community endeavors.
- Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service: The VFW was a charter member in 1946. VFW volunteers donate millions of hours of service annually at VA medical facilities.
Gold Star Mother Program
Gold Star Mothers is composed of American mothers who lost a son or daughter during World War I, World War II. the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Beirut, Grenada, Panama, the Persian
Gulf, Somalia, Bosnia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Afghanistan, all Strategic Areas, or while in service to our country. Gold Star Mothers serve an important role in our VA healthcare system.
The Commander suggests supporting Gold Star Mothers through financial contributions. Contributions can be made from the Post Relief Fund.
BLUE STAR MOTHERS
Blue Star Mothers are composed of mothers who have a son or daughter serving in the Military today. The Commander suggests we work more with this organization by offering our Posts as meeting places for these mothers and helping them send items to their loved ones.
