WHAT DOES CHAPTER 17 DO?

WHAT DOES CHAPTER 17 DO?
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 17
VVA’S FOUNDING PRINCIPLE
“Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another”
Assist the Hard Rock Café feed the homeless a traditional Thanksgiving meal each thanksgiving.
Chapter 17 members donate time, clothing and personal care kits to the annual October mult-military service organizations Veterans in transition..
Donate food to the Catholic War Veterans, food bank, for the homeless and low income folks each month.
Make visits to hospitalized veterans and take them needed items such as sewing kits, crosswords puzzles or paper and pens.
Distribute clothing and hygiene kits to the homeless living on the streets.
Collect furniture and then donate it to families in need.
Participate in annual U S Vets local Stand Down.
Participate in annual Las Vegas Intertribal POW WOW.
Some members feed the homeless each Monday evening.
Donate numerous gift cards to the Nevada State Veterans Home residents in Boulder City, NV.
Provide funding to the Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America to create shirt protectors (large bibs) that are then donated to the Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City. NV.
Participate with other groups in donating toys and cash to Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases for Airmen’s family’s each Christmas.
Donate 50 turkeys to 97.1 The Point radio station and “Help of Southern Nevada” to feed those in need.
Provide donations to families of departed members in need.
Chapter 17 has designed and present medals to selected JROTC High School cadets at 17 are school.
Give US Savings bonds to JROTC cadets who receive our medals.
Provide Honor Guards at funeral services for veterans and homeless veterans at Boulder City Cemetery.
Sponsor a hole in one golf tournaments for fundraisers.
Sell fireworks each Fourth of July to help raise funds to benefit veterans and the local community.
Hold an annual open House and award ceremony for those who have helped our Chapter or community.
Hold monthly chapter meetings and B-B-Q for guest and members.
Help veterans with financial or other assistance as need.

Chapter 17 has two accredited service officers who provide veterans with VA benefits counseling and claims assistance.

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