MEAT RAFFLE

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary in Mansfield, MA will be hosting a meat raffle on October 28, 2011 at the VFW to raise funds for veterans and their families.  The time will be 7 PM through 9 PM.  Refreshments will be served.  For information, please contact Jean O’Connell at (508) 337-8788.

The VFW Ladies Auxiliary sets out to serve the veterans of this country and our communities in honor of the sacrifices and commitment of every man and woman who has served in uniform.

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Our members are wives, widows, mothers, foster and stepmothers (who have performed the duties of a parent), grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, foster and stepdaughters (who attained that status prior to the age of sixteen and for whom the duties of parent were performed), sisters, half-sisters, foster and step-sisters (who attained that status prior to the age of sixteen).

The members of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW are committed to serving veterans and their families, promoting pride in America, teaching young people about the cost of freedom, and serving the community.  To meet these goals, the organization’s 550,000 members throughout the United States, German, Guam, and Panama conduct the following programs:

• Americanism:  Celebrating our heritage of freedom with the Statue of Liberty’s Birthday Celebration, working towards a resolution of the POW/MIA situation, promoting pride in America, and ensuring that the public will never forget the sacrifices of America’s military who protect our freedom.
• Cancer Aid & Research: Providing grants to members with cancer, helping in the educational effort to make the public aware of the importance of early detection, and supporting research throughout the country.
• Hospital & Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services:  Volunteering in hospitals and outpatient facilities around the country.
• Legislative:  Keeping members up to date on all bills affecting veterans and their families and the national defense.  Making legislators aware of our positions.
• Veterans & Family Support:  Assisting veterans as they return from active duty or from the hospital as they try to return to civilian life.  Helping veterans and their families with transportation, childcare, and other services as needed.
• Youth Activities:  Providing opportunities for youth and educating them about our American heritage.  Encouraging Junior Girls to participate in Auxiliary activities and serve their communities.