"Every Day is Veterans Day” while we stand "From Sea to Shining Sea Honoring Veterans.” We can enforce our dedication to our veterans by distributing "Buddy” ® Poppies within our communities. Donations collected are used to aid veterans, service members and their families who are in need.
VFW National Home for Children
The VFW National Home was founded in 1925 as a place where families left behind by war—mothers and children, brothers, and sisters—could remain together, keeping the family circle intact even when their serviceman did not come home. The VFW National Home serves as a living memorial to America’s veterans by helping our nation’s military and veteran families during difficult times. Over the years, the National Home has met the changing needs of America’s military and veteran families. Through it all, one thing has remained constant: the National Home’s commitment to honor our nation’s veterans and service members by providing help and hope for their children and families.
PA BUDDY POPPY AND NATIONAL HOME PROGRAM 2025-2026
PA BUDDY POPPY AND NATIONAL HOME YEAR END REPORT FORM 2025-2026
INFORMATION STATION
Look here for supplemental information from the Department Chairman!
- Buddy Poppy Chairman's Manual
- Buddy Poppy Story Cards-print using Avery 5371 or equivalent
- The Veterans Behind the Buddy Poppy Article from Sept. 2015 VFW Auxiliary Magazine
- Prior to 2023: The Veterans Behind the "Buddy" Poppy Video
- July 2023 VFW Auxiliary Magazine: "Our History"
- Updated 2023: Behind the "Buddy" Poppy Video
- VFW National Convention Buddy Poppy Display Contest Rules
National Home
- National Home Life Membership Application
- National Home Brick Campaign Form
- National Home Helpline
- VFW National Home for Children Website
- VFW National Home Virtual Campus Tour
- "Buddy”® Poppy information (VFW website)
