Each year at Apple Blossom, you may see an entry in the Grand Parade with an outpouring of community volunteers carrying banners with the face of a soldier, marine, sailor, airman, or guardian on them. These are the Washington State Fallen Heroes Banners – each one memorializes a post-9/11 service … More Fallen Heroes have become an Apple Blossom Tradition
Fallen Heroes have become an Apple Blossom Tradition
Another project with Team Home Depot
We have again partnered with Home Depot (HD) to complete a project for a veteran in the valley funded by a generous donation from the Home Depot Foundation. Project planner and HD Assistant Manager, Mick Ball, put together a well versed and experienced team of 6 volunteers to tackle this … More Another project with Team Home Depot
3rd Annual Veterans Picnic a Success!
The 3rd Annual Wenatchee Valley Veteran’s Picnic was held on August 30th at Walla Walla Point Park. This joint picnic, hosted by VFW Post 3617 and American Legion Post 10, is open to all active duty military, first responders, and of course veterans and their families. This year, we saw … More 3rd Annual Veterans Picnic a Success!
Auxiliary Hosts Hospital Equipment Drive for KC Help
On Saturday, March 23rd, the Auxiliary members of the Wenatchee Valley VFW will be accepting donations of durable medical equipment (DME) like wheelchairs, walkers, canes, shower aids, bed tables, and toilet risers. We are collecting items that are vital to our community members as they transition from a hospital stay … More Auxiliary Hosts Hospital Equipment Drive for KC Help
Recycled Rides through VFW Dept of WA
The Department of Washington VFW has teamed up with National Auto Body Council to support the Recycled Rides program. The Recycled Rides program is a unique endeavor that has been fulfilling this need since 2007 with over 2500 vehicles having been gifted. Insurers, car rental companies, collision repairers, paint suppliers, … More Recycled Rides through VFW Dept of WA
Quilts of Valor at the Summer Picnic
Each summer we host an annual picnic for our post/auxiliary and their family members, with a BBQ, family games, swimming, and more. This year, we joined forces with American Legion Post 10 Wenatchee and hosted a huge Veterans picnic slightly earlier in the year than our usual. It was a … More Quilts of Valor at the Summer Picnic