The VFW strives to provide each individual service member with the real support they need and deserve.  The programs offered through VFW National Military Services (NMS), aim to lessen the burden on the men and women who are sacrificing so much to keep us free. Helping military families weather long deployments through free phone time and military family activities, as well as providing emergency financial assistance to those experiencing a dire financial situation are just a few of the ways VFW works to support our brave men and women. We’ve been there. We understand.          

Unmet Needs

VFW Unmet Needs helps service members and their families who run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployments or other military related hardships. By providing urgent grants to service members and their families, VFW Unmet Needs is able to see that they are able to cope with emergencies and get them through already tough times.  

Operation Uplink

As the largest organization of combat veterans, VFW knows the importance of keeping military families in touch. With VFW Operation Uplink™, we’ve made that our number one priority.  

Military Assistance Program

The VFW Military Assistance Program (MAP) gives our troops and their families the critical support the need before, during and after deployment.