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Community Engagement
Partnering with Great Organizations
Our post engages with multiple organizations in support of our mission to serve Veterans and our community. These partnerships foster good will and provide Veteran services to not only our VFW members and Veteran community but also the future generation.
Find out a little more about our community partners and community engagement opportunities below.
Our Community Partners
Since 2007, Guitars for Vets has served at-risk United States Veterans impacted by PTSD and other service-related trauma. Through our unique, 10-week structured guitar instruction program, we put the healing power of music in the hands of our nation’s heroes, helping to foster renewal, connection and community. Learn more here.
Since 2003, Quilts of Valor's mission is to cover service members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing. The volunteers of Quits of Valor utilize our facilities to sew each quilt by hand. Many of our members are recipients of these amazing hand crafted and personalized quilts. Learn more or nominate a deserving Veteran for a quilt here.
We proudly host Group 2 of the Florida Wing Headquarters of the Civil Air Patrol. Established in 1941, the Civil Air Patrol is a public service organization chartered by Congress that operates as a non-profit and the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. This is a great way to partner with the Flagler Cadet Squadron and provide support to potential future service members. Learn more here.
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is the nation’s leading veterans service organization, dedicated to improving the total well-being of post‑9/11 wounded, ill, and injured veterans, service members, and their families. We are proud to partner with WWP in support of their journey to provide innovative programs and life-changing programs to strengthen mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellness. Learn more here.
American Legion Post 115 utilize our facilities for their membership meetings and we are proud to partner to help another Veteran organization to accomplish their mission. There is a great partnership between our post and American Legion Post 115 to include an annual Memorial Day ceremony to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Learn more here.
Many other great organizations partner with us to accomplish their goals and missions. Other partnerships include His Heart Ministries, Horizon Baptist Church, First Coast Metal Detection Club, Palm Coast Duplicate Bridge Club, and many others. We are grateful that we can open our doors to community engagement opportunities.
Professional organizations and community organizations interested in partnership should contact the VFW Post 8696 Commander at cdr.post8696@gmail.com or contact us at 386-446-8696.
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