WELCOME TO VFW AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA

TOGETHER HELPING VETERANS


Welcome to the Website for the Department of Pennsylvania, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.

We are honored to have you here and to share our mission of supporting veterans, their families, and our community. Our Auxiliary is dedicated to promoting our programs, providing assistance, and ensuring that the sacrifices of our brave service members are never forgotten.

Our website is designed to be a comprehensive resource for our members and our supporters. Here, you will find information about our programs, services, and events, as well as ways to get involved and support our mission. Whether you are a veteran seeking assistance, a family member looking for support, or a community member interested in volunteering or donating, you will find valuable resources and opportunities to connect with us.

We are proud of the work we do and the positive impact we have on the lives of veterans and their families. Our dedicated members and volunteers work tirelessly to provide support through various initiatives, including community outreach, advocacy, educational programs, and social events. By coming TOGETHER, we create a strong network of support that uplifts and empowers our veterans, active military, their families and our communities.

Thank you for visiting our website. We invite you to explore, learn more about our mission, and join us in honoring and supporting those who have served our country. Your involvement and generosity make a significant difference in the lives of our veterans and their families.

Loyally,

Andrea

Andrea Meintel, Department President 2024-2025


*To Read Andrea's Bio, click on the "About" section and then "Officers" in the drop-down portion.

 Click HERE to Read President Meintel's Acceptance Speech from Convention 2024! 


Announcements

MOST RECENT GENERAL ORDERS (Click here)

 
EASTERN CONFERENCE IS BEING HELD IN BILLINGTON, VERMONT 
NOVEMBER 1-NOVEMBER 3        Click here for Hotel and Banquet Info
 
The Department Program Conference (Program and Leadership) is being held July 12-14, 2024, in Altoona, PA. 
 
 
Come Join Us at one of the On-the-Road Training sessions for Auxiliaries. Learn new things, ask questions, and meet members from near-by auxiliaries. 

Click Here for the On-the-Road Training Flyer with Schedule (You can also find this on website calendar.)
   
Please note that National is raising their dues by $5 starting July 1, 2024.  Now is the time to vote for a dues increase for your auxiliary, if needed, and make the adjustment in Malta.
 
 
Join the VFW Auxiliary at the upcoming CAFE event at the VFW National Home Bus Trip is September 6 to September 8, 2024!

 
 
JOYS AND CONCERNS NOTICES ARE FOUND UNDER THE RESOURCES SECTION, CLICK HERE FOR THE MOST RECENT NOTICE.

 

Flag Retirement ceremony (video) and the ceremony instructions from our 2022-2023 Patriotic Instructor and American Chairman, Amy Peterson
 

Click HERE for the Buddy Poppy Order Form (revised 7/1/2023)

 

Community Report Form TO GIVE TO THE VFW

 

The DO and DON'Ts for Auxiliary Outreach

 

Cancer Grant Application Form

 

How to use MALTA

 

How to use Our Web Site (vfwauxpa.org)

 

Click HERE to read the latest edition of the VFW Auxiliary Magazine!

 

2024-2025 PROGRAM BOOK

News & Events

Upcoming events

Click above to view events.

View Local, State and National events. 

Membership

Membership Details

As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

Statewide News

News & Info from your department

VFW Press Kit

VFW National News Releases

Click here for the most recent News Releases from the VFW.

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OUR MISSION

The objects of this organization shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable and educational; to assist the Posts and members thereof of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States, and its own members whenever possible; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America and fidelity to its Constitution and Laws; to foster true patriotism, to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom and equal rights and justice to all men and women; to preserve and defend the United States of America from all her enemies." (From the National Auxiliary Bylaws and Rituals 2022).