VFW-AUX
Ladies Auxiliary to The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.
"To serve veterans, the military, and communities through volunteer service."
About the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary is a nonprofit, patriotic auxiliary organization founded in 1914 to support the mission of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. The Auxiliary is dedicated to serving veterans, active-duty service members, and their families through advocacy, education, and community service.
Who the Auxiliary Serves
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary serves veterans, military families, caregivers, survivors, and communities nationwide. It also supports VFW members and posts by delivering programs that enhance veterans’ welfare and strengthen local outreach.
What the Auxiliary Does
- Supports veterans and military families through outreach and assistance programs
- Advocates for veterans’ benefits, healthcare, and earned entitlements
- Promotes patriotism, civic engagement, and youth education
- Provides scholarships, educational assistance, and youth development programs
- Partners with VFW posts to deliver community-based service initiatives
Where the Auxiliary Operates
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary operates nationally across the United States and internationally where VFW posts exist. Programs are delivered through a nationwide network of departments and local auxiliaries aligned with VFW posts.
Membership Eligibility Requirements
Membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary is relationship-based.
- Applicants must be related to an eligible VFW member or veteran who served honorably in a qualifying overseas conflict.
- Eligible relationships typically include spouses, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, and siblings.
- Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
- Documentation verifying eligibility may be required.
How Membership Is Structured
Membership is administered through local auxiliaries affiliated with VFW posts, organized under state departments and the national organization. Members participate in meetings, service projects, advocacy initiatives, educational programs, and governance activities that advance the Auxiliary’s mission.