VFW and the COVID-19

UPDATE: As of 29 July 2020, the National Headquarters have sent out a new Executive Order. It can be located under Resources / VFW Crisis. The Arkansas Department of Health Guidelines that have been set forth in reference to Canteen's and Bar operations are still in effect. CDC / ADH Guidelines are under the News tab / News.

National Home for Children

The VFW National Home for Children was founded in 1925 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan as a place where families left behind by war could remain together.

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Youth Programs

Voice of Democracy is for high school students in grades 9th-12th. Patriot's Pen is for students in grades 6th-8th. Both essays give students a unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-theme chosen for the year. For more information please visit www.vfw.org/community

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Dept of Arkansas Leadership

The A-TEAM is beginning to travel the state. Whether an event or just to stop in and say howdy, we looking forward to visiting post around the Great State of Arkansas... So be on the lookout, cause we're COMING SOON TO A POST NEAR YOU!!!

Service Officer Training

Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs (ADVA) is teaming with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Arkansas to conduct Service Officer Training from Sept 30 - Oct 02. For more information or to register for training (seating is limited), contact Dept Adjutant Christine Oldham at the Dept. Headquarters.

Hurricane Laura Assistance

Due to Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, all National Disaster Funding has been depleted. PLEASE, if possible, donate to National HQ, earmarked disaster relief.

VFW Post Pandemic Relief Grants

The VFW Foundation is shifting its grant making focus for the 2021 fiscal year to provide urgently needed financial relief to VFW Posts affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The VFW Foundation Post Pandemic Relief Grant (PPRG) is an opportunity for VFW Posts that own or lease their buildings to receive up to $2,500 in support toward expenses such as mortgage/rent, utility bills and property taxes. Posts will need to meet certain requirements to be eligible to receive funding from this program. PPRG applications will be accepted beginning 10/1/2020. However, Posts may access and begin completing the application prior to October 1 by clicking the button and clicking on “Apply Now”.

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WELCOME TO VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment
Welcome to the Department of Arkansas' New web site.  Every week you should be seeing improvements.  If you have ideas or suggestions.  Please email to adjqm@vfwar.org or Justin.farrar1@yahoo.com   Please feel free to browse all tabs.  The log In is for administrators only.  In the future we will be creating secure log ins for all members.  

DONATE TO THE VFW

Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your tax-deductible donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.

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JOIN THE VFW

Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can.