VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is one of the oldest organizations for veterans. Tracing its roots back to 1899 after the Spanish-American war, the VFW strives to promote patriotism and honor military service. There are three membership types; annual, life and legacy life. The cost of membership can be as low as $35 per year and members can enjoy a variety of services that will be beneficial for their families as well as themselves.
In partnership with the VFW, the VFW Foundation connects veterans with meaningful programs to enrich their lives, such as MyInchofTheEarth.com, which allows donors to claim an inch of the earth and support veterans for only $12. The donations benefit the VFW Foundation so it can continue to offer programs and develop services geared toward veterans, military service personnel and the ones they love.
VFW Foundation also fills in governmental gaps in assistance for troops abroad, military families in the U.S. and veterans.
VFW MEMBER BENEFITS
The VFW offers members discounts on merchandise and services from a variety of businesses that partner with the organization. Some of these include:
- Travel services
- Financial services
- Help transitioning to civilian life
- Insurance
- Real estate and mortgage services
- Retirement facilities
- Discounts on technology and electronics
- Medical services
- Retail discounts
The VFW’s founding principle is to assure those who’ve protected our country are protected in return.
VFW FOUNDATION PROGRAMS FOR VETS
These programs have been established to give back to those who’ve served and to assist veterans and their families, who have sacrificed so much for our nation:
- Sponsored admission to popular entertainment events and attractions
- Prepaid phone time and “Free Call Days” allowing hospitalized vets or deployed troops to connect with family members
- One-time grants to assist with housing, medical or basic financial needs
- Welcome home and send-off sponsored events to keep morale high and thank those who serve
- Support for any veteran who needs help navigating entitlement and disability claims
To learn more about the foundation and its programs, visit the VFW’s official website.
