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Commander Mary Crofoot and District 9 members provide meals to the American Red Cross as part of the Districts ongoing relief efforts.

Disaster Response

District 9 is responding to the recent wildfires of the Spokane Complex.

District 9 officers are helping provide meals and support for The American Red Cross at the Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds
Post 51 has opened it's facilities as a shelter for fire victims and is serving up to 600 meals a day
Post 3067 is providing meals and limited RV parking for victims
VFW Posts within the District are providing clothing, hygiene supplies, pet supplies, medical equipment and other necessities to displaced families.
Veterans and families affected by the wildfires should contact their local VFW Post or the VFW Department of Washington for assistance.
You can help. Donations to the VFW Department of Washington Disaster Relief Fund support veterans, families and communities affected by the wildfires.

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Grassroots Efforts

VFW Post 51 offers essential items for anybody impacted by Spokane WildfiresVeterans of Foreign Wars Post 51 on West Mission opened its doors to people affected by the fires and began handing out donated supplies after members were forced from their

VFW 51 mobilizes to support Spokane Complex Fire victimsSPOKANE — While numerous organizations across the country are collecting donations for victims of the Spokane Complex Fire, one local group is taking a hands-on approach to supporting those affected

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District 9 is the regional level organization for The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) One of the nation's oldest and largest nonprofit veterans service organizations. Tracing its roots back to 1899 (following the Spanish-American War), it was federally chartered in 1936.

Who They Are (Eligibility) VFW membership is not open to everyone who served. It is specifically for eligible U.S. veterans and active-duty service members (including Guard and Reserve) who have deployed overseas to a war zone or an area of hostile fire/imminent danger and received a campaign medal or expeditionary medal for that service.

Key Activities and Programs The VFW operates on national, state ("Department"), regional (District) and local ("Post") levels. Its major activities include:

Legislative Advocacy: The VFW is a powerful lobbying force in Washington, D.C., instrumental in the passage of major legislation like every GI Bill since 1944, the creation of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the recent PACT Act (expanding benefits for toxic exposure).
VA Claims Assistance: They maintain a network of accredited Service Officers who provide free, professional assistance to any veteran (regardless of membership) to file claims for VA disability and pension benefits.
Community Service: Local VFW Posts often serve as community service hubs, hosting other organizations, sponsoring youth activities and groups, offering scholarships (such as the "Voice of Democracy" audio-essay contest), and conducting patriotic events.
The "Buddy"® Poppy: Perhaps their most visible symbol, the VFW distributes the red "Buddy" Poppy before Memorial Day to raise funds specifically for state and national veterans' rehabilitation and service programs.

The VFW is closely supported by it's partner organizations, the VFW Auxiliary, comprised of relatives of eligible veterans and The Military Order of the Cootie which focus' on Hospitalized Veterans and their families.

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