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Direct community involvement always has been and will continue to be a VFW priority. Working traditionally with the Red Cross, USO and Salvation Army, the VFW recently partnered with the Points of Light Foundation and America's Promise to expand the VFW's presence in the community and in youth education programs.
VFW's Community Service programs, working in conjunction with such organizations as March of Dimes, Connect America and Junior and Special Olympics, are key elements of VFW membership at the Post and the Auxiliary level. These activities are designed to encourage community service and increase civic pride, which ultimately enhances education, improves the environment and ensures the availability of health services for our nations veterans.
VFW's Citizenship Education program is designed to stimulate interest in America's history and traditions and to promote citizenship, civic responsibility and patriotism.
VFW's Youth Scholarship programs include Voice of Democracy ,youth essay contest and Boy Scouts of America.
VFW's Safety Program encourages VFW Posts and Auxiliaries to conduct programs in home, auto and bicycle safety, as well as programs dealing with drug awareness and substance abuse.
Since 1922, Buddy Poppy has symbolized aid for needy veterans and their families. The VFW annually sells more than 17 million poppies, which generate funds for the national veterans service program, relief for local veterans and their families and the VFW National Home for Children.
The VFW National Home for Children is a community development in a family like environment that is home to orphaned or single parent children of VFW or Ladies Auxiliary members. The home, which was established in 1925 on 160 acres in Eaton Rapids, Mich., emphasizes the values of education, good work habits and sound moral character.
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