VFW Post 7952 Richland, WA

Our members are Veterans that served honorably in U.S. wars on foreign soil. We are dedicated to serving veterans and their families. Our motto is “Honor the Dead by Taking Care of the Living.” Listed below are a few of the services we provide to Veterans in the Tri-Cities:
• We provide Military Funeral Honors at Veterans funerals with our all-volunteer Post Honor Guard. We provide a Gun Salute, Taps, Flag presentation, and a tribute ceremony at these Services.
• We perform Flag Ceremonies on holidays such as Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day and we provide for the proper disposal of U.S. flags that are worn or badly soiled.
• We attend Parades on patriotic holidays and Welcome Home Ceremonies of Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen returning from combat zones.
• We speak at local schools, when requested, on Veterans’ Day as well as sponsor the Voice of Democracy (grades 9–12) and Patriots’ Pen (grades 4-8) essay contests.
• We provide Christmas baskets and other holiday meals for veterans with families in need.
• We visit hospitalized veterans to provide them with comfort and support.
• We assist the members of the VFW, their widows and orphans, and other worthy veterans in obtaining rightful benefits from the federal or state governments.
• We distribute “poppies” to assist needy or disabled veterans, members of the armed services and their dependents and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans.
The only sources of funding for VFW programs are members’ dues, fund raisers and donations from local residents and businesses. The VFW can especially use your help if you wish to volunteer in some of our many events and projects. Our Veteran ranks are getting larger every day.
The VFW is a tax exempt organization under the U.S. Internal Revenue designation 501(c). As such, any contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. We welcome your input, vision, and suggestions. You are welcome to visit the Post at any time.