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Vietnam Play comes to Garner - March 8-9, 2019
"Duty" is a play about Garner's involvement in the Vietnam War. It focuses on the eight men from Garner who died in the conflict. The shows will be March 8 (7:30) and March 9 (2:00) at the Garner Performing Arts Center. All US military veterans can receive two free tickets, but they need to reserve them. They can email Tim Stevens. You will need to specify which show you plan to attend. In addition, Tim is trying to get military pictures of as many Vietnam veterans as possible. They can email the picture or they can bring it to Angie's restaurant. If they carry the picture to Angie's, she will give them a free meal. The pictures will be displayed at the Garner Performing Arts Center the week of the play. Also, if any Vietnam vet submits a few paragraphs about his or her experiences, their submission will be displayed at the play, hopefully with their picture. This play is a benefit for the Gary Sinise Foundation and we are also accepting donations for GSF. Contact Tim Stevens at 919-812-5711 for more information.
Monthly VFW Visits to hospitalized veterans - ongoing
Each month, our Post joins with the Garner American Legion for a visit to hospitalized veterans at either the Durham VA or local Garner nursing homes. Read about the visits here. Check our calendar page for our recently updated schedule, then join us when you can.
We accept old worn flags - ongoing
Do you have an old worn flag that needs to be destroyed? If so, drop them by the VFW any day, and we will handle it for your. There is a box outside our door to drop them off, day or night. They will be destroyed in accordance with the US Flag Code.
VFW Foundation of North Carolina - Ongoing
The VFW is a 502 (c) 19 organization, which is reserved for non profit organizations for veterans. The (c) 19 designation in the Federal Tax law limit our donations, as many companies only donate to 501 (c) 3 organizations. However, the VFW Foundation of NC is a 501 (c) 3 organization, which works with the VFW in support of our programs. Many corporate sponsors are set up to donate to the (c) 19 organizations. So both are available for donations to help veterans.
Dreams for veterans - ongoing
Dream Foundation’s Dreams for Veterans program tailors the Dream experience to veterans and their families. Dream recipients are US military veterans who served from World War II to the present, those who served honorably during peacetime or during conflict. Dreams for Veterans honors our veterans’ service by fulfilling their final Dream, providing them, their families and caregivers inspiration, comfort and closure at the end of life. If you know of someone to which this applies, check out their website at: www.dreamfoundation.org/veterans
Discounts at Lowe's Home Improvement - Ongoing
Lowe's is proud to offer 10% off eligible purchases every day to active military personnnel and veterans. Enroll today at lowes.com/military.
Military Benefits - Ongoing
There are many military benefits that you may not know about. Check out a
list of some of them.
Troops to Teachers - Ongoing
The Troops to Teachers program is set up to meet the needs of current veterans and students. New legislation passed expanded in 2013 the program to all veterans with an honorable military discharge. Read more about the Troops to Teachers program in this interactive quiz.
Vets and care givers keeping in touch with family - Ongoing
The VA Caregiver Support Program would like to introduce a new partnership with CaringBridge. It is a non-profit that allows people going through a health journey to create a free, secure and private website to keep family and friends updated on their health, treatment and recovery. CaringBridge has created a customized and dedicated landing page for Veterans, Service Members, and their Caregivers to connect with family and friends. The Caregiver Support Program and CaringBridge welcome those in need to create a website and experience the support of their loved ones.
Thanks to our many volunteers - Ongoing
Each month, many of our members work at the Post and in the community to support our veterans. To thank them all in each edition of the Post Newsletter, takes a lot of room - due to the number of people to thank. So we are now listing them here, with a big Thank You, so we don't miss anyone. Check out who we thanked this month.
Supporting our Military
View this inspiring presentation from the third graders of Tussing Elementary, Colonial Heights, Virginia. At the end of the song you can order the sheet music.
Did you know you can send packages overseas by contacting NCPacks4Patriots, a nonprofit organization formed with the mission to support troops and their family members by providing care and comfort items and expressions of appreciation for their service and sacrifices.
Our Post has several family members serving in the War on Terror. Also, the Post has adopted three Military units based from Garner, Cary and Knightdale US Army Reserve Centers.
Click here or on the yellow ribbon at the top of every page, to see how you can support our service personnel and their families.
A great video about why we do what we do to support our military.
They need us, and we need you!
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