TALKING POINTS

 Hillyard VFW Post 1474 supports Veterans, their families, members and our community in many ways. To find out more visit our "Resources" pages where you will find valuable information and links to many resources. You may also call our Resources Officer, Paul Manly (509) 979-1627 or email: qm@vfw1474.org these are some of our main Talking Points: 
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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) talking points include  the VFW's mission, advocacy, and services to veterans and their families. 
Mission
  • The VFW's mission is to support veterans, service members, and their families. 
  • The VFW's motto is "to honor the dead by helping the living". 
Advocacy 
  • The VFW advocates for veterans' benefits and services through legislation.
  • The VFW advocates for veterans' disability assistance and memorial affairs.
  • The VFW advocates for veterans' access to earned benefits.
 
Services 
  • The VFW helps veterans learn about and receive government benefits and services.
  • The VFW helps veterans with filing or appealing VA claims.
  • The VFW offers scholarships for post-secondary education.
  • The VFW provides emergency financial relief.
  • The VFW supports troops and their families.
 
Community involvement 
  • The VFW volunteers in communities to make them safer.
  • The VFW provides positive programs for youth.
  • The VFW helps needy families.
  • The VFW supports charities.
 
Other talking points 
  • The VFW is active in state government.
  • The VFW supports veterans with post-traumatic stress symptoms.