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This year the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) celebrates 108 years of tradition, community service and veterans’ service. Click here to read more about the VFW
California Veterans need your assistance
Support AB 1814
Given that less than 200,000 of California's more than two million veterans receive federal benefits and that California government has less than 300 employees dedicated to veteran outreach to the remaining 1.8 million veterans, the VFW, Department of California is supporting AB 1814 authored by Assembly Members Chuck DeVore and Paul Cook.
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) reports that less than 10% of California veterans and their survivors the federal veteran benefits they are entitled. California is far below the 12 to 15% national average. Join is in supporting AB 1814 to increase access to benefits for California veterans.
California Fortune Sweepstakes Raffle Drawing held January 19, 2008 in Sacramento CA.
Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all who particpated!!!
H & R Block Customer Referral Program
$25 New Customer Referral Fee to Non-Profits from H & R Block. Help spread the word and in turn assist your VFW Department.
The program is easy and convenient; just alert your VFW/Ladies and Mens Auxiliary members and supporters that H&R Block can help your VFW Department raise money for your programs! For each new client referred to have their taxes done by H&R Block, H&R Block will provide a program reward of $25.00 to your Department!
Referral forms - Start passing this out today!!!! Print off, cut in half and distribute at meetings, etc. A poster for display purposes.
In order for the Department to receive the program reward, members and supporters must be new clients and must bring a referral form to H&R Block when they have their taxes done.
The program begins January 1, 2008 and continues through November 1, 2008. A few weeks after May 1, 2008 and November 1, 2008
WWII Battlefield Tours still available this summer! more
VFW Condemns Berkley City Council for Permitting Marine Harrassment...more
VFW, Department of California opposes Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger budget cuts to the Veterans...more
The California State Legislature returned to Sacramento and the Governor released his draft budget for 2008-2009, read our legislative page to see how this effects Veterans in California...more
VFW, Department of California Foundation
The VFW, Department of California Foundation has launched its 2008 program campaign, our goal is to raise $80,000 for programs such as the VFW Voice of Democracy, Patriots Pen, Teacher of the year, and other recognition awards. So far we have raised $60,000. Click here to read more about our programs or to make a doantion.
Our foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that relies on public and corporate donations to support programs that promote community and youth services, citizenship education and volunteerism and facilitate aid for active duty military, veterans and their families in need of medical, rehabilitation, educational and employment services.
Although the VFW, Department of California Foundation is separate from the VFW, its commitment is the same; improving the lives of veterans and active duty personnel, their families and their communities.
We are very proud of the work we do for our country's veterans here at the VFW, Department of California Foundation and wish to thank you sincerely for considering these veterans and their needs when making a contribution.
Mission Statement
The mission of the VFW, Department of California Foundation as well as the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California is to support programs to increase awareness of the sacrifices of America's veterans, to promote citizenship education, volunteerism, and positive youth programs and to facilitate aid for veterans, active duty personnel, and their families in need of medical, rehabilitative, educational, financial and employment services.
the VFW, Department of California Foundation is committed to improving the lives of veterans and service personnel, their families and their communities.