From adopting military units to donating TV-VCR units for American soldiers in Bosnia, the Veterans of Foreign Wars is continuing in its benevolence to others by providing moral and financial support to military service members worldwide. Established more than three years ago, the VFW's Military Assistance Program (MAP) is a quality of life initiative that focuses on easing the financial emergencies of deploying service members and supporting them and their family through the hardships of deployment. MAP also provides one-time grants up to $500 to service members needing emergency financial assistance. In addition, MAP has forged partnership with various service providers, including vetjobs.com, aimed at providing the transitioning service member with relocation and employment assistance.
Adopt a Unit
There has always been a common bond between those serving in the military and the VFW. An extension of this bond is the VFW's Adopt-A-Unit program, which pairs a Post with a military unit. Besides sending "goody" packages to the troops, Posts work on the local level to offer moral support to the dependents left behind when a unit deploys. Since the war on terrorism began, more than 500 military units, including U.S. Navy ship squadrons and U.S. Army infantry units, have been adopted.
For more information on this program please contact our Department MAP Chairman. His information may be found on our Officers page. For more information you can read the VFW MAP brochure located here.
Adopt a unit application:
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Matching funds worksheet:
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