Adopt-a-Unit
Almost 600 military commands at
every level are actively supported by the VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary through
the VFW Adopt-a-Unit program.
The VFW Adopt-a-Unit’s goal is to develop supportive relationships with
units before, during and after deployments to help deliver the vast network of
free resources the VFW has available for the military and their families; i.e.,
Operation Uplink, Unmet Needs and the Military Assistance Program.
Adopt-a-Unit relationships are created and maintained by individual VFW
Posts who work closely with unit commanders and senior enlisted to provide the
direct support the unit and their families need.
Examples of typical Adopt-a-Unit events and activities sponsored by VFW
Posts:
Welcome Home
& Deployment events
Family Days
Holiday events
Meetings and Support Seminars for service members and
families
Direct assistance to military families range from simple
lawn care, snow removal and auto repairs to major household renovations to help
accommodate a wounded service member.
If your unit is interested in being adopted, please contact your local VFW Post(s).
Check if someone
in the unit is already a member of the local VFW Post.
Locate a VFW Post from the VFW’s website "Find a Post” at http://www.vfw.org/oms/findpost.aspx. Or contact the VFW
Military Assistance Program at the VFW National Headquarters to locate a VFW
Post to work with at map@vfw.org or by calling (816) 756-3390, ext 211