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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF ARIZONA

AZ · EIN 942970278 · $35K rev · operational · advocacy · infrastructure · www.vfw.org
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The VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF ARIZONA is a membership organization for combat veterans. It provides assistance with VA claims, advocates for veterans' rights, and offers programs supporting military families, youth, and local communities. The organization also fosters camaraderie among veterans of overseas conflicts.

activities · 18

what they do

direct service · 11
  • Assisting veterans with VA claims and benefits VA Benefits Claims Assistance
    Provides free, professional assistance to veterans in filing or appealing VA claims and obtaining benefits through a nationwide network of VFW Accredited Service Officers, helping them recover billions in VA benefits and compensation annually.
  • Engaging in community service
    Engages in community service through volunteerism benefiting education, the environment, health sciences, and civic projects, and operates the #StillServing campaign to honor veterans' ongoing commitment.
  • Engaging in community service and volunteerism
    Engages in community service through volunteerism benefiting education, the environment, health sciences, and civic projects, and operates the #StillServing campaign to honor veterans' ongoing commitment.
  • Operating an esports league for veterans Youth and Veteran Esports Leagues
    Operates Combat Tested Gaming, an esports league for service members and veterans, currently in its fifth season focusing on "Rocket League."
  • Providing scholarships for veteran education Military and First Responder Family Scholarships
    Offers scholarships of up to $5,000 for post-secondary education to student veterans.
  • Publishes the official VFW magazine, which has a circulation of over 1 million and has been in publication for more than a century.
  • Supporting national security and foreign affairs
    Operates a National Security and Foreign Affairs (NS&FA) program to maintain national integrity.
  • Supporting national security and foreign affairs
    Operates a National Security and Foreign Affairs (NS&FA) program aimed at maintaining national integrity.
  • Supporting service members and their families Veteran and Family Support Coordination
    Provides troop support programs to assist service members and their families during all phases of deployment, including financial assistance.
  • Supporting veteran memorials
    Helped fund and supported the creation of various veteran memorials, including the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II, Women in Military Service, Disabled Veterans for Life, and Desert Storm and Desert Shield memorials.
  • Supporting veteran memorials Military & Veteran Support Packages
    Helped fund and supported the creation of several veteran memorials, including the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II, Women in Military Service, Disabled Veterans for Life, and Desert Storm and Desert Shield memorials.
advocacy · 7
  • Advocating for historical veteran legislation Federal Veterans Advocacy
    Was instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration and the national cemetery system, and was a driving force behind key legislation such as the GI Bill for the 21st Century, the Veterans Access and Accountability Act of 2014, the Blue Water Navy Veteran Act, and the Honoring Our PACT Act.
  • Advocating for historical veteran legislation Federal Veterans Advocacy
    Was instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration and the national cemetery system, fought for compensation for Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange and veterans with Gulf War Syndrome, and was a driving force behind the GI Bill for the 21st Century, the Veterans Access and Accountability Act of 2014, the 2019 Blue Water Navy Veteran Act, and the 2022 Honoring Our PACT Act.
  • Advocating for specific veteran legislation Federal Veterans Advocacy
    Was instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration and the national cemetery system, and was a driving force behind the GI Bill for the 21st Century (2008), Veterans Access and Accountability Act of 2014, Blue Water Navy Veteran Act (2019), and Honoring Our PACT Act (2022).
  • Advocating for veterans' policies and legislation Federal Veterans Advocacy
    Lobbies Congress and the administration on veterans' issues, regularly testifies before Congress, meets with elected officials, and operates a grassroots lobbying effort (Action Corps) to inform and educate on policies and advocate for veterans and service members.
  • Advocating for veterans' policies and legislation Federal Veterans Advocacy
    Lobbies Congress and the administration on veterans' issues, regularly testifies before Congress, meets with elected officials, and operates a grassroots lobbying effort (Action Corps) to inform and educate on policies and advocate for veterans and service members to lawmakers. This includes prioritizing women veterans' access to benefits and care.
  • Monitoring and improving VA healthcare Women Veterans Advocacy & Awareness
    Monitors veterans' experiences with the VA health care system and provides feedback to VA officials to improve care quality, with a focus on ensuring women veterans receive adequate care.
  • Monitoring and improving VA healthcare Women Veterans Advocacy & Awareness
    Monitors veterans' experiences with the VA health care system and provides feedback to VA officials to improve care quality, with a priority on ensuring women veterans receive adequate care.
strategies · 15

how they think

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named programs · 8

what they call their work

Combat Tested Gaming
An esports league that brings service members and veterans together through gaming to build camaraderie.
Community Service
Engages members in spreading patriotism and honoring nation's heroes through various community initiatives.
Legislative Advocacy
Advocates for the rights and needs of service members, veterans, and military families.
Scholarship
Provides college scholarships to youth.
Troop Support Programs
Provides support to troops and their families during all phases of deployment.
VA Claims Assistance
Provides trained VFW Accredited Service Officers to help veterans navigate the VA claims process and recover benefits and compensation.
VFW #StillServing
A campaign to showcase and honor the ongoing commitment and service of veterans in their communities.
Youth Activities
Offers programs designed for young people, including college scholarships and classroom resources for teachers.
relationships · 25

who they work with

  • America250 Partner — Commemoration partner
  • Burger King Partner — Corporate supporter
  • Gratitude Initiative Partner — Corporate supporter
  • Humana Partner — Corporate supporter
  • KC Crew Partner — Works alongside this veteran-owned organization for the Combat Tested Gaming initiative.
  • Military Order of the Cootie Partner — Affiliate organization
  • MyVet Benefits Partner — Resource partner
  • National Desert Storm War Memorial (NDSWM) Partner — Commemoration partner
  • Sport Clips Partner — Corporate supporter
  • Student Veterans of America (SVA) Partner — Resource partner
  • Team Red White and Blue Partner — Resource partner
  • The Grunt Style Foundation Partner — Resource partner
  • Twisted X Partner — Corporate supporter
  • USAA Partner — Corporate supporter
  • VFW Auxiliary Partner — Affiliate organization
  • VFW Auxiliary Partner — Collaborates with the VFW to support veterans; members are invited to join the Auxiliary.
  • VFW Auxiliary Partner — Offers membership to family members of qualifying veterans.
  • VFW Foundation Partner — Accepts vehicle donations to provide funds that support VFW programs and services.
  • VFW Foundation Partner — Affiliate organization
  • VFW National Home Partner — Affiliate organization
  • VFW Store Partner — Affiliate organization
  • Vet Tix Partner — Corporate supporter
  • Vietnam 50th Anniversary Partner — Commemoration partner
  • World War I Centennial Commission Partner — Commemoration partner
  • Wounded Warrior Project Partner — Corporate supporter