Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Washington

Public education through parades and 3 local fairs including recruitment of new members. Public ceremonies presenting flags, involvement in POW MIA activities. Monthly newsletter mailed to approximately 440 members.

The Post provides relief services, such as suicide awareness through Buddy Poppy Days, which supports VFW National Home and supports disabled Veterans and raises awareness of Veterans and their plight. Other operating expenses include member volunteer reimbursements, scholarship programs, including Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen. Educational outreach including Echos From the Wall, educational brochures including flag brochure and posters, Small Flags Veterans in the Classroom. Youth activities sponsorship including Boy & Girl Scouts, Junior Olympics, Bike Safety, JROTC units, Color Guards, drill teams and a variety of other programs to build good citizenship and exemplary character in american youth.