Click To Call This page will help you learn more about the services the VFW offers. The VFW is there for veterans and their Posts do a lot to help local disabled veterans. If you have been given a VA disability rating that is too low please contact your Georgia and Florida veterans’ disability attorney today. At LaVan & Neidenberg we want you to get the highest possible rating for your service related disability.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW)

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, more commonly called the VFW, is above all a service based organization. Community involvement is crucial to both their mission and the success of programs across the U.S. Each year VFW and Auxiliary members volunteer over 13 million hours. The programs are as diverse as the volunteers who run them. Together they work toward one goal- Honor the dead by helping the living. VFW programs and services include:

  • Community Service Programs- The many programs under this category encourage community service and increase civic pride. The programs enhance education, improve the environment and ensure the availability of health services for veterans.
  • Citizen Education Program- Increases interest in America's history and traditions. In addition it promotes citizenship, civic responsibility and patriotism.
  • Youth Scholarship Program- This program currently provides over $3.5 million in scholarships. The programs include: Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen youth essay contest and Scout of the Year.
  • Partnership with Boy Scouts of America- The VFW sponsors more than 1,200 Scouting units with 40,000 members across the nation.
  • Safety Program- This programs asks that VFW Posts and Auxiliaries conduct programs in home, auto and bicycle safety. In addition programs dealing with drug awareness and substance abuse are available.
  • VFW National Home for Children- A community development that is home to orphaned or single parent children of NFW or Ladies Auxiliary members. The home provides a family like environment and was established on 160 acres in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.

VFW Posts

The VFW Posts are designed with veterans in mind. They are a not only a gathering place for veterans and their families but they generate revenue for the many programs and services the VFW provides.

To find a VFW post near you please use their VFW Post locator. If you are a family member of a veteran please click here to see if there is a VFW Family Support Center near you.

If you are in Georgia or Florida a list of posts across your state is available here:

We hope that you will use this page to find out more about what the VFW can do for you and what you can do to help other veterans in need. If you would like help filing for or appealing your VA disability claim please contact your veterans' disability attorney at LaVan & Neidenberg today for your free consultation. Let us help you get the highest possible rating for your service related disability.


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