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Association Type
Military National
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Website
http://www.vfw.org/
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Contact Phone Number
(816) 756-3390
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Contact Email
info@vfw.org
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Year Established
1899
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Short Name
vfw
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HQ Address
National Headquarters
406 West 34th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
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National Headquarters
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Title
VFW Assists U.S. Troops in Reaching Families in Haiti
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Date Event
Feb 5, 2010
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., February 5, 2010 -Since the recent earthquake rocked the already poverty stricken country of Haiti, thousands of images and stories depicting the utter despair and unimaginable living conditions have tugged at the heartstrings of individuals around the world.
In the days after the quake, countries eager to assist began organizing relief efforts, and donations to the cause began pouring in.
As Americans watched daily reports depicting the country’s massive destruction and widespread uncertainty from the comfort of their own homes, one prevailing question remained, “How can I help?”
For VFW, the answer was simple: support our troops.
Within a few short days of the initial quake, VFW was contacted by The United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) in Fort McPherson Ga. The USARC requested VFW’s assistance in providing U.S. troops — with family members in Haiti — the means to travel to the devastated region in order to locate, assist, or make burial arrangements for affected family members.
Without hesitation, VFW National Commander Tommy J. Tradewell Sr., called upon VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary members to come to the aid of the victims and assist in VFW’s efforts by donating what they could to VFW’s National Military Services (NMS) department.
"We must unite as an organization to do everything we can to make sure the appropriate resources are available to help the men and women who have loved ones residing in the area impacted by this terrible tragedy,” stated Tradewell. “The VFW will do whatever necessary to ensure our troops have the means of transportation necessary to care for their families in Haiti and every dollar donated will be used for VFW’s National Military Services Program.”
So far, VFW has received a very generous $21,353 in donations to support the effort.
In working closely with Kansas City-based Veterans Travel Service (VTS), VFW has been able to assist several service members in reaching their families in Haiti, and expects to help many more in the coming months.
One troop’s need for assistance was prompted when he heard that his grandparents – who were caring for his younger brother – died when their home collapsed. Another applicant told of his father and two younger brothers who were suddenly left homeless, and sadly, another troop revealed that he’d lost two children when the home of their care-taking family member fell.
With requests for assistance still coming in, VFW will continue to accept donations to NMS. Once all approved applicants have been provided with airline tickets and necessities to sustain life, any remaining funds will be used toward an NMS program such as Unmet Needs or VFW Operation Uplink™.
VFW extends its deepest gratitude to everyone for their generosity in helping our service members reach their loved ones in Haiti. |
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