Ladies Auxiliary

Since 1914, the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States has worked to ensure that America's veterans will not be forgotten and that those who need assistance will get it. To help achieve these goals, each year donations are made to help make life better for active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families, and America's communities. With nearly 600,000 members in the United States, Guam and Panama, the Ladies Auxiliary VFW actively supports our troops as well as veterans and their families.

Since the War on Terror began, care packages have been sent to troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Qatar and other locations around the world. Members also donate to Operation Uplink which supplies free long-distance calling cards to active-duty military and hospitalized veterans to help them stay in touch with their families.

Ladies Auxiliary VFW Members are...

• Wives

• Widows

• Mothers

• Foster and stepmothers (who have performed the duties of parent)

• Grandmothers

• Daughters

• Granddaughters

• Foster and stepdaughters (who attained that status prior to the age of sixteen and for whom the duties of parent were performed)

• Sisters, half sisters, foster and stepsisters (who attained that status prior to age sixteen)

• ...of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Members must be citizens of the United States and at least 16 years old.

Women who are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States shall be eligible for dual membership in the Ladies Auxiliary.

The members of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW are committed to serving veterans and their families, promoting pride in America, teaching young people about the cost of freedom, and serving the community. To meet these goals the organization's 581,245 members throughout the United States, Guam and Panama conduct the following programs:

• Americanism: Celebrating our heritage of freedom with the Statue of Liberty's Birthday Celebration, working towards a resolution of the POW/MIA situation, promoting pride in America, and ensuring that the public will never forget the sacrifices of America's soldiers who protect our freedom.

• Cancer Aid & Research: Providing grants to members with cancer, helping in the educational effort to make the public aware of the importance of early detection, and supporting research throughout the country are the activities involved in this program. 

• Community Service: Cooperating with other organizations to meet the needs in our communities.

• Hospital & Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services: Volunteering in hospitals around the country.

• Legislative: Keeping members up-to-date on all bills affecting veterans and their families and the national defense. Making legislators aware of our positions.

• Veterans & Family Support: Assisting veterans as they return from active duty or from the hospital as they try to return to civilian life. Helping veterans and their families with transportation, childcare, and other services as needed.

• Youth Activities: Providing opportunities for youth and educating them about our American heritage. Encouraging Junior Girls to participate in Auxiliary activities and serve their communities.

Current Officers

Back to Main Page