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Mission: The purpose of the veterans of foreign wars are fraternal, patriotic, historical and educational; to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the government of the united states of america, and fidelity to its constitution and defend the united states of america from all her enemies whomsoever
Programs: Veteran support services. Service officer programs to assist other veterans with health and mental issues. Aid or relief to veterans and their families in financial distress.
operate a members only lodge for the purpose of social gatherings. To provide network opportunities amonst veterans with war experience for the enjoyment and entertainment of members.
community service programs. Include adopt-a-unit, a gram of support for service members serving overseas. A christmas party of children, holiday gift baskets to assist needy families in the community. As well as relief aid to distressed veterans and july 4th and veterans day celebrations.
other program services accomplishments: educational grants to students. To promote americanism, and education. Programs include voice of democracy, patriots pen, edward l woods scholarship (post level scholarship) and elementary school awards (grants of $ 1250). Patriotic assemblies to promote camaraderie. Gatherings in honor of patriotic holidays. Gatherings to promote homecoming of us armed forces veterans. Dinners, meetings and conventions to promote goodwill among veterans (