Impact Stories

How the mission translates into outcomes for veterans, families, and the supporters that fund them.

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A veteran and his wife smile with their toddler daughter at an outdoor community event, the child holding a small American flag

She Kept the Lights On While He Was Deployed. We Made Sure They Kept the House.

When Specialist Daniel Reyes shipped out, his wife Sarah was managing a toddler, a mortgage, and an income gap the military doesn't cover. A hardship grant arrived in 48 hours. They never missed a payment.

Sarah & Daniel Reyes · U.S. Army · Financial Assistance Grant

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Six VFW volunteers in blue Day of Service shirts standing behind a table stacked with donated food at a Veterans Community Project pantry

Supporter Spotlight

Burger King's Military Family Meal Program Has Served 4.1 Million Since 2005

Troop Support

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Two veterans in conversation at the Combat Tested Gaming booth beside a banner reading The VFW's gaming league exclusively for veterans

Program Case Study

Combat Tested Gaming Has Confirmed 12 Lives Saved in Under Two Years

Combat Tested Gaming

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