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PROGRAMSAmericanism (Citizenship Education)Americanism is an unfailing love of country; loyalty to its institutions and ideals; eagerness to defend it against all enemies; undivided allegiance to the flag; and a desire to secure the blessings of liberty to posterity and ourselves. Today Americanism is still around, but not everywhere. That is why the Veterans of Foreign Wars must continue to promote Americanism wherever and whenever we can. The VFW's citizenship education program is designed to stimulate an interest in America's history, its traditions and institutions, as well as promote patriotism. Community ServiceCommunity service is an important priority in our country and a founding VFW tenet. The VFW has a rich tradition associated with community service. Working closely with other national organizations, the VFW annually reports over 14 million volunteer hours. Member volunteerism benefits education, the environment, health sciences and civic projects. Veterans ServiceThe members of the VFW and our Ladies Auxiliary have a long time commitment to Community and Veterans Service. The Department of New Mexico, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States boasts a Service Network that can stand along side other larger and more populated states. Our Veterans Service Officers work closely with the State of New Mexico's Department of Veteran Services assisting our veterans and their families in receiving their entitlements by filing claims and representing during hearings and or appeals. National Military Services (formerly MAP)From adopting military units to "Operation Uplink" telephone cards to donating needed equipment via the VFW Foundation, the Veterans of Foreign Wars strives to enhance the quality of life for members of the armed forces and their families worldwide by identifying critical needs and providing emergency financial aid. Established more than three years ago, the VFW's National Military Services (NMS) is a quality of life initiative that focuses on easing the financial emergencies of deploying service members and supporting them and their family through the hardships of deployment. NMS also provides one time grants up to $500 to service members needing emergency financial assistance. In addition, NMS has forged partnerships with various service providers, aimed at providing the transitioning service member with relocation and employment assistance. Youth DevelopmentEvery year, hundreds of thousands of students participate in Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition and Patriot's Pen Essay Contest, garnering more than $3.4 million in scholarships and incentives. In 2004, a new scholarship program - the VFW Veterans Tribute Scholarship - was established for children and grandchildren of all veterans and active-duty military personnel. In addition to VFW's outstanding scholarship programs, Posts & Auxiliaries across the nation work with youth in scouting, sports, ROTC and military cadet programs. By providing leaders, funding, sponsorships and other resources, the VFW and its Auxiliaries encourage millions of America's young adults to higher ideals and greater personal achievement. Buddy Poppy ProgramA flower that evokes the memories and emotions of war is the red poppy, which became associated with war after the publication of a poem "In Flander's Field," witten by Col. John McCrae of Canada. For more than 75 years, the VFW's Buddy Poppy program has raised millions of dollars in support of veteran's welfare and the well being of their dependents. Today, VFW Buddy Poppies are assembled by disabled, needy and aging veterans in VA Hospitals and domiciliaries across the country and are distributed by VFW Posts and their Ladies Auxiliaries. The minimal assessment (cost of Buddy Poppies) to VFW units provides compensation to the veterans who assemble the poppies, provides financial assistance in maintaining state and national veterans' rehabilitation and service programs and partially supports the VFW National Home for orphans and widows of our nation's veterans. Additional Resources:
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