activities · 21
what they do
direct service · 20
- Collecting and sending care packages to troops overseas Military & Veteran Support PackagesServes as a collection point for sending packages to troops who are deployed overseas.
- Collecting packages for troops overseas Military & Veteran Support PackagesServes as a collection point for sending packages to troops overseas.
- Community food distribution and holiday meal programs Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsHosts an annual Thanksgiving Dinner for members and the community, distributes food baskets to the needy during the Christmas season, and organizes a Veterans' Dinner each November near Veterans Day to honor local veterans.
- Community social and fundraising events Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes social and fundraising activities including Bingo games and kitchen operations, pool tournaments, Cooties Scratch events, and American Legion 76 Breakfasts to engage members and support local initiatives.
- Educational scholarship programs Targeted Educational ScholarshipsSponsors scholarship initiatives for students at the Junior High School and Senior High School levels to support education in the community.
- Hosting PTSD meetings Veteran Membership and Community SupportHosts meetings specifically for individuals dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- Hosting Veterans Memorial events Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsHosts events to honor and remember veterans at memorials.
- Hosting community and veteran-focused meals and events Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsProvides a Thanksgiving Dinner for members and the community, distributes food baskets to the needy during Christmas, organizes an annual Veterans' Dinner, and hosts American Legion breakfasts.
- Hosting support group meetingsHosts PTSD meetings for veterans.
- Military funeral honors and community flag ceremonies Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsProvides military honors at veterans' funerals through the Post Honor Guard, and performs flag ceremonies and participates in community parades such as the Annual Independence Day and Annual Christmas Light Parades in the City of Show Low.
- Operating recreational and social activities Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOperates a Bingo Kitchen and hosts Bingo games, and hosts pool tournaments and Cooties Scratch events for members and the community.
- Organizing Veterans' recognition eventsOrganizes an annual Veterans' Dinner in November, near Veterans Day, to honor veterans in the community.
- Providing holiday meals and food assistanceProvides a Thanksgiving Dinner for members and the community and distributes food baskets to needy individuals during the Christmas season.
- Providing military honors and community ceremonial services Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsThe Post Honor Guard provides military honors at funerals for Veterans, leads annual Independence Day and Christmas Light Parades, and performs flag ceremonies throughout the White Mountains.
- Providing military honors and community ceremonial services Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsThe Post Honor Guard provides military honors at funerals for Veterans, leads annual parades (Independence Day and Christmas Light), and performs flag ceremonies throughout the White Mountains.
- Sponsoring scholarship programs Targeted Educational ScholarshipsSponsors scholarship programs at both the Junior High School and Senior High School levels.
- Sponsoring scholarship programs Targeted Educational ScholarshipsSponsors scholarship programs for students at both the Junior High School and Senior High School levels.
- Support for deployed troops through care package collection Military & Veteran Support PackagesActs as a collection point for assembling and sending care packages to U.S. troops serving overseas.
- Veterans and auxiliary meeting facilitation Veteran & First Responder Peer Support and WellnessHosts regular organizational meetings including American Legion meetings, Post & Auxiliary meetings, House Committee meetings, and PTSD support meetings, providing a forum for veteran engagement and support.
- Veterans memorial and commemorative events Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsHosts Veterans Memorial events to honor and remember veterans, supporting community remembrance and recognition efforts.
capacity building · 1
- Hosting organizational and administrative meetings Veteran & First Responder Peer Support and WellnessHosts American Legion meetings, House Committee meetings, and Post & Auxiliary meetings for its members and affiliated groups.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Community-based support network for veterans and families community-based support networkThe organization unites individuals to improve the lives of veterans, service members, and their families by delivering services, information, and assistance through organized programs, recognizing that a collective effort enhances support.
- Community-based support network for veterans and families community-based support networkUnites individuals to improve the lives of veterans, service members, and their families by leveraging organized programs to deliver services, information, and assistance, relying on local networks to extend reach and impact.
- Community-based support network for veterans and military families community-based support networkThe organization unites individuals to improve the lives of veterans, service members, and their families by delivering services, information, and assistance through organized programs. This includes focusing on the care of widows and children of Armed Forces members and raising funds for projects that enhance their lives.
- Financial and direct support for military widows and children support for military familiesThe organization focuses on caring for the widows and children of Armed Forces members by raising funds for projects that enhance their lives at the National Home, providing direct support to vulnerable military families.
- Recognition of exceptional service through honorary membership honorary membershipUses honorary membership as a formal mechanism to acknowledge and honor individuals who have provided outstanding service to the VFW and its mission, reinforcing organizational values and encouraging continued support.
- Recognition of outstanding service through honorary membership honorary membershipThe organization functions as an "Honor Degree" within the VFW, with membership recognizing outstanding service to the VFW and its programs, thereby incentivizing and acknowledging contributions.
- Recognition of outstanding service through honorary membership honorary membershipThe organization uses an "Honor Degree" system to recognize individuals who have provided outstanding service to the VFW and its programs, thereby incentivizing and acknowledging significant contributions.
- Social and entertainment support for veteran morale veteran entertainment and moraleThe organization supports its aims by providing social and entertainment programs, including "Military Humor," to boost morale and foster a sense of community among veterans and their families, particularly those in VA facilities.
- Targeted support for military families, especially widows and children support for military familiesImproves the quality of life for military families by focusing on the needs of widows and children, raising funds for dedicated care projects such as those at the National Home.
- Use of social and entertainment programs to support veteran morale social and entertainment supportEnhances veteran well-being and organizational engagement by providing social and entertainment activities, including military-themed humor, to strengthen community bonds and emotional resilience.
- Veteran entertainment and morale through social programs veteran entertainment and moraleThe organization supports the VFW's aims by providing social and entertainment programs, including "Military Humor," and specifically entertains hospitalized troops and veterans in Veterans Administration facilities with a service program aimed at boosting morale.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Bingo
Bingo games held weekly on Tuesdays with kitchen service starting at 4:00 pm and games at 6:00 pm
Deuce of Clubs
Raffle-style fundraising event with weekly drawings held on Saturdays at 4:30 pm after sales end
PTSD Support
Weekly peer support meetings for veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, held every Wednesday at 1:00 pm
Veterans Memorial Events
Ceremonial gatherings to commemorate significant veteran-related dates such as Patriot Day, POW/MIA Day, and VJ Day
relationships · 4
who they work with
- American Legion Partner — Hosts meetings and breakfasts for the American Legion.
- American Legion Post 76 Partner — American Legion Post 76 meets at the VFW Post home monthly.
- Elks Lodge 2090 Partner — Partners with Elks Lodge 2090 to put on a Veterans' Dinner.
- Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Partner — Functions as an ancillary unit and "Honor Degree" within the VFW, with members comprised of VFW officers and leadership.