Serving our American Heroes
"No One Does More For Veterans"
Post 5221 carries on the tradition of connecting the Veterans of Colorado Springs, past and present, providing a place where they can socialize, and by providing both essential services and advocacy to Veterans in need and their families.
SERVICE TO VETERANS
Here is a sampling of things we do to serve the Veterans of our community:
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Donate to veterans in distress.
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Donate food and cash to the local pantry.
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Donate to VFW national Military Service.
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Donate to the Wounded Warrior project.
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Visit elementary, middle and high schools during Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day events.
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Provide Americanism programs to elementary schools throughout the year.
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Support several area high school JROTC programs.
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Support local Boy Scout troop 14.
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Participate in the Buddy Poppy program during to bring in donations for our Veteran’s Relief Fund.
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Participate in several parades with our parade float and march with color guard.
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Provide American Flags on veterans’ gravesites at several cemeteries on Memorial Day.
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Provide veterans’ funeral salute.
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Provide support to the Marine Corps Toys For Tots program.
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Visit hospitals to cheer our veterans.
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AND…MUCH, MUCH, MORE!
VETERANS
SALUTE
We offer an authentic military salute at funerals and memorial services.
Click to contact us for more information.
YOUTH & EDUCATION
Working alongside America’s youth and instilling a sense of patriotism has always been — and will always be — a VFW priority.
Click here to learn more about the VFW’s youth and education programs.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Following are links to additional resources for American Veterans
VFW National Site: www.vfw.org
Department of Colorado VFW: vfwco.org/index.php/service-office
Auxiliary National Site: www.vfwauxiliary.org
Youth and Education Services: www.vfw.org/Youth
JOIN THE VFW TODAY!
Although we are very proud of our record of support, we’re never satisfied with what we’ve done so far. The need is too great; there is much to be done. We are asking for your help - WE NEED YOU to step up and get involved. You understand service.
JOIN US & SERVE AGAIN!
It's easier than you think! And there are many great benefits to membership.
Click here to download the membership application and rules of eligibility.
Submit your application via email or bring it to our next meeting!
Need help? Contact the post today and we'll get you started (click here).
