Veteran Service Organization Profile
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
VFW · Founded 1899 · Kansas City, MO
Mission: Foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts, serve our veterans, the military and our communities, and advocate on behalf of all veterans.
Services
- Free VA disability claims help (VA-accredited representatives)
- Unmet Needs Program — emergency financial grants to military families
- Student Veterans Support Program
- VFW National Home for Children — comprehensive care for veterans' families in crisis
- Voice of Democracy + Patriot's Pen scholarships for students
Eligibility to join
Honorably discharged or active-duty veterans who served in a foreign war or expedition (combat zone or qualifying campaign medal). Stricter eligibility than American Legion.
Notes
Older than the American Legion. More restrictive eligibility (requires foreign-war service).
In crisis? Call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line — 24/7 confidential, federally-operated. Text 838255. Chat at veteranscrisisline.net.
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About this profile
This profile is maintained by Wounded Warriors (Texas 501(c)(3), EIN 86-1336741) as part of an open directory of major U.S. Veteran Service Organizations. We are NOT affiliated with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) unless otherwise noted. Org-data sourced from each VSO's most recent Form 990 + IRS exempt-organization records + the org's own website. Free under CC-BY 4.0. Browse all VSOs →