Going Shopping???
Remember to help raise money for veterans by shopping online at www.goodshop.com. When you shop at GoodShop.com please be sure that "You are shopping for Veterans of Foreign Wars" appears in the "Who so you shop for?" window. This will ensure that VFW receives a portion of your purchase as a donation. And, if you have to search the Internet for that perfect, hard to find gift - search using www.goodsearch.com. Every search performed will help raise money for our veterans programs.
Have you heard about Partners In Patriotism?
It is a realization that not everyone wants to receive our mailings but would still like to support the VFW's programs. This is why we developed Partners in Patriotism. Partners in Patriotism is a planned giving program that lets you support VFW programs on a monthly basis, reduce expenses and eliminate unwanted mail. As a member of Partners in Patriotism, you choose a dollar amount for your donation (a minimum of $10) on a monthly, quarterly. or yearly basis that is either charged to your credit card, or set up as an Electronic Funds Transfer (ETF) from your bank account. If you are interested in this option, please contact VFW Development Department at 816-756-3390, ext. 6318, or email us at vfwfundraising@vfw.org with "Partners in Patriotism Application" in the subject line.
Friends Of Freedom
If you are not yet a member of VFW's online community, please visit www.vfw.org/friendsoffreedom to sign up! Friends of Freedom is open to everyone. There is no cost or obligation to join - and you can opt-out at any time. Friends of Freedom members stay "in the know" about work at the VFW does to serve all our heroes. Join today and you will receive periodic emails containing inspiring stories from the home front and the front line, key legislative updates, special "insider information" and so much more.
Long-term Care
Long-term care can protect retirement savings and help maintain independence while providing quality-care options in home or in a facility. Long-term care also provides relief for family members.
Through Pinnacle Financial Services, the VFW offers a broad selection of long-term care plans, services, underwriting and premiums to meet the needs of our members. We also extend this protections to spouses, children, parents, in-laws and friends.
FOr more information, call 1-800-772-6882 or visit www.pfs-vfw.com.
MEMBER BENEFITS
LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
Protect Your Identity with Lifelock - the VFW sponsored program that guards against identity theft. Last year, identity theft increased 22% for a five-year high of nearly 10 million victims at a cost of $48 million. That's an identity stolen every three seconds. But you don't have to be next. VFW has partnered with LifeLock to provide you a special savings on LifeLock's industry-leading identity theft protection service. Don't wait until it's too late. Enroll today and you'll receive a limited-time discount of 10% off the regular membership price. Help protect yourself now. Visit www.lifelock.com or call 1-800-LIFELOCK (543-3562). Use promo code "VFW".
Veterans Travel Service, Inc.
If you are planning a trip, whether it is for business or personal, one of the member benefits is just a phone call away. Veterans Travel Service, Inc. has been working with VFW members since 1986 and can handle all your travel needs. They are experienced in every area of travel. It could be for a tour, cruise or vacation package. You receive a VFW rebate when booking with Veterans Travel Service. If you need help with airline tickets, their expertise might be the ticket you need; although they charge service fees, the savings will usually far outweigh the cost of the fee. So if you're traveling soon, call them at (800) 325-9377. They are located in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Headquarters, and their personal service is something to be appreciated these days.
NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
Become A Veterans' Advocate
Want to help make things happen for veterans? Join the VFW Advocacy team and help improve the lives of our veterans and our active duty military, guard and reserve members. Sign up for our Washington Weekly e-newsletter and you will be the first to know what is happening in Washington with regard to veterans' benefits. You will become an active participant and will be able to educate your legislators on our top priority goals. We have had many successes - but need your help as we continue to fight on behalf of all veterans as well as the men and women serving in our military today. Please take the time to sign-up for the VFW Washington Newsletter. It remains the best way to stay informed of what the VFW is doing on the legislative front in Washington, D.C. You will find the 2009 Legislative Priority Goals and the link to sign up for our weekly e-newsletter at www.vfw.org. Just click on the Capitol Hill section.