Veteran's Giving Back

The VFW Post and its Auxiliaries give back to many different charities, below are just a few to mention. We’re open to new idea’s to help raise funds so that we may continue giving back to those in need. We also thank you for your continuous support, without your support we wouldn’t be able to give back.

Buddy Poppy Program

VFW's Buddy Poppy program has raised millions of dollars in support of veterans' welfare and the well being of their dependents. VFW Buddy Poppies are assembled by disabled, needy and aging veterans in VA Hospitals and domiciliaries across the country and are distributed by VFW Posts and their Ladies Auxiliaries. The minimal assessment (cost of Buddy Poppies) to VFW units provides compensation to the veterans who assemble the poppies, provides financial assistance in maintaining state and national veterans' rehabilitation and service programs and partially supports the VFW National Home for orphans and widows of our nation's veterans.

Youth Development

Every year, hundreds of thousands of students participate in the Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition and the Patriot's Pen Essay Contest, garnering more than $3.4 million in scholarships and incentives. In 2004, a new scholarship program --the VFW Veterans Tribute Scholarship-- was established for children and grandchildren of all veterans and active-duty military personnel. In addition to VFW's outstanding scholarship programs, Posts and Auxiliaries across the nation work with youth in scouting, sports, ROTC and military cadet programs. By providing leaders, funding, sponsorships and other resources, the VFW and its Auxiliaries encourage millions of America's young adults to higher ideals and greater personal achievement.

Care Packages for the Troops

The VFW 7788 is conducting an ongoing donation drive to send care packages to the troops. We periodically issue press releases to remind the community how much our troops appreciate all of the support their community and the nation have given them. We often receive gratitude from parents saying how much it meant to their son or daughter to receive these packages, or how much they enjoyed receiving a particular item.

Military Assistance (MAP)

Military Assistance Program (MAP) is a quality of life initiative that focuses on easing the financial emergencies of deploying service members and supporting them and their family through the hardships of deployment. MAP also provides one-time grants up to $500 to service members needing emergency financial assistance. In addition, MAP has forged partnership with various service providers, aimed at providing the transitioning service member with relocation and employment assistance.