WELCOME TO SPRINGDALE POST NO. 9617

Veterans of Foreign Wars - Stamford CT
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Kosovo, Persian Gulf, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.


Carnevale di Venezia

Fundraising Event for Heroes

Ciao!

The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy CT Grand Lodge Foundation, Inc presents "Carnevale Di Venezia", a fundraising event to benefit Help Our Military Heroes. Fundraising proceeds will be delivering adaptive minivans to our wounded, injured, and ill military heroes. 

The event will be held at Aria Banquet (45 Murphy Road, Prospect), from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm!

Ticket Price: $135.00 (Deadline to purchase tickets - Saturday, January 20, 2024)

INCLUDES:
  • Complimentary "welcome" champagne station
  • Open bar
  • Cocktail hour with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres
  • Sit down dinner with an appetizer, pasta and entree.
  • Coffee, tea, and dessert

Vaccinations

COVID, Flu, RSV

Flu, COVID, and RSV vaccinations - 15 February 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Old Town Hall. Fill out the linked form to SIGN-UP  to receive a flu, COVID or RSV vaccine.

Stamford Veterans Resource Center

Stamford Old Town Hall, 175 Atlantic Street

A place for veterans and their families to be empowered, directed, and connected to available resources and services.  Located at Stamford Old Town Hall (175 Atlantic Street).

The hours of the center are from 10:00am – 1:00pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays

IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam.  He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years.  He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country".  The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.


There is a new cartoon everyday.

DONATE TO SPRINGDALE POST NO. 9617

Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your tax-deductible donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.

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Announcements

Upcoming Events

  • Post Meeting, Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 7:30 pm, Belltown Fire Department.
  • Hi VFW! We would love to invite you to our event on March 19th at the Stamford Veterans Resource Center. Its from 12-1pm, and we'll be joined by Rep. Hubert Delany and Rep. Matt Blumenthal. Please share with your members and anyone who may be interested.
  • Hooks for Heroes 22 June.
News
  • In Photos: Stamford honors its veterans with a parade and remembrance.
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Statewide News

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CT Veterans

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National News

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Membership

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

JOIN THE VFW

Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can. 

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Keep up-to-date on how the VFW is working to improve the quality of life for veterans, service members & their families and the community.