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The members of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW are committed to serving veterans and their families, promoting pride in America,
teaching young people about the cost of freedom, and serving the community. To meet these goals, the organization's
616,439 members throughout the United States, Guam and Panama conduct the following programs:
- Americanism: Celebrating our heritage of freedom with the Statue of Liberty's Birthday Celebration, working
towards a resolution of the POW/MIA situation, promoting pride in America, and ensuring that the public will never forget
the sacrifices of America's soldiers who protect our freedom.
- Buddy Poppy: "To honor the Dead by Helping the Living"-Helping needy and disabled veterans and
honoring those who have sacrificed for our freedom by wearing a Buddy Poppy, the VFW's official flower.
- Cancer Aid & Research: Providing grants to members with cancer, helping in the educational
effort to make the public aware of the importance of early detection, and supporting research throughout the country are the
activities involved in this program.
- Community Service: Cooperating with other organizations to meet the needs in our communities.
- Hospital & Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services: Volunteering in hospitals around the country.
- Junior Girls Units: Teaching the daughters and sisters of veterans about the sacrifices made for freedom,
the debt we owe veterans, the importance of volunteering in the community and helping others.
- Legislative: Keeping members up-to-date on all bills affecting veterans and their families and
the national defense. Making legislators aware of our positions.
- Patriotic Art/Voice of Democracy: Two of the scholarships offered for students. By participating
in the contests, students have the opportunity to express their own patriotism.
- Veterans & Family Support: Assisting veterans as they return from active duty or from the hospital
as they try to return to civilian life. Helping veterans and their families with transportation, childcare and other
services as needed.
- VFW National Home for Children: Educating members about the mission, purpose,
and programs of the VFW National Home for Children in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
- Youth Activities: Providing opportunities for youth and educating them about our American heritage.
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