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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1716

General Agency Information
Name: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1716
Alternate Name(s): VFW, Freedom Post #CPVAWSOS
Address: 1960 Freedom Boulevard
PO Box: 716
Freedom,  CA  95019
Driving Directions
Contact Information
Primary Phone: 831-722-5228
Website: https://www.vfw.org
Details
Description: Supports our military in uniform and their families. Promotes veterans activities on both the national and local levels. Sponsors fundraisers for generating money for the community. Post is home of the only Veterans Honor Guard in Santa Cruz County. Honor Guard provides military funeral honors with Rifle Salute at the request of family for all veterans.

ELIGIBILITY: Membership open to all veterans who have served honorably in a foreign war or who have been stationed in foreign lands during a national crisis.
Mission: Our Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.

Our Vision: Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.
Facilities: Hall with stage and kitchen for rent. Available for luncheons, showers, weddings, parties, and memorials. Bar available. Adequate parking for cars and RVs. Call 831-722-5228 for information.
Meetings: Meeting Location & Time

1960 Freedom Blvd
Freedom, CA 95019
United States

7:00 PM 1st Wednesday
Languages other than English: None
Accommodations for Disabled Persons: Wheelchair Access
Public Transportation: Available Within One Block
Eligibility: See Description Notes
Fees: Memberships
Fee Amounts Individual: $30.00
Areas Served: See Description Notes
Physical Location: Freedom
Funding Source: Fees
Memberships
Subject Headings
Subject Headings: Facilities/Community Centers
Private Nonprofits
Service Clubs
Social Clubs/Events
Veteran Membership Organizations
Veteran Support Groups
Veterans
This agency was last updated on June 14, 2018.