VFW Programs

Harold G. Epperson VFW Post 2728

Exerts taken from VFW National page at www.vfw.org

The VFW provides numerous services to
military service members and their families.

Military Assistance Program
(MAP)

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) are pleased to introduce you to its Military Assistance Program (MAP). MAP is part of VFW’s never-ending obligation to assist active-duty, National Guard and Reserve members, their families and recently discharged veterans.

MAP Offers These Services
• Employment Assistance
• Veterans Benefits Information
• Family Member Support Programs
• Emergency Financial Aid

MAP ’ s VetJobs.com can help active-duty and VFW ’ S MILITARY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM National Guard personnel; Reservists, veterans and prospective employers alike come out winners. For more information about MAP, or if you would like to help, contact:

VFW Operation Uplink™

Operation Uplink program enables military personnel and hospitalized veterans to communicate with their families and loved ones by providing them with a free VFW Operation Uplink phone card. Click on link below for more information.

Unmet Needs can give a one-time grant up to $2,500 for qualifying service members and their families experiencing financial hardship.
According to the Department of Defense, our country has over 700,000 military spouses across all services - 93 percent of whom are women. In addition, almost half are married to enlisted members who make less than $20,000 a year in basic pay. When you include Reservists, the average yearly pay per individual drops much lower. It's easy to imagine how financial hardship can increase for the spouse and children when the service person is sent overseas.

Unmet Needs

· Mortgage assistance
· Rent
· Home repair
· Vehicle repair and maintenance
· Appliance repair
· Groceries
· Transportation expenses
· Medical expenses
· And much more