AUXILIARY

Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes
 
 
 
For more than 100 years, the VFW Auxiliary has been fulfilling its original objectives by supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving veterans, active-duty military and their families, and spreading patriotism nationwide.
 
 
What is a VFW Auxiliary Member? A VFW Auxiliary member is a person who is a relative of a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) member, who works to support veterans, service members, their families, and the VFW organization through volunteering, fundraising, legislative advocacy, and other patriotic programs.  
To be eligible, you must be at least 16 years old and have a connection to a veteran who served overseas and earned a campaign medal, or who received hostile fire pay. This relationship can be as a spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, or other family member. 
 
 
Why Join the VFW Auxiliary at Post 2498?
We need you — your energy, your voice, your heart. As our veteran membership ages and life’s demands increase, the role of our Auxiliary is more vital than ever. By joining Auxiliary Post 2498, you become part of a caring team that lifts up veterans, their families, and our community in ways our veterans can't always do alone.
 

Here’s what your membership means:

  • Become essential support — you help share the workload: organizing events, school outreach, flag ceremonies, hospital visits, and more. Your hands and ideas mean the difference between doing less and doing more.

  • Extend the mission — when veterans grow older or step back from active roles, the Auxiliary keeps the spirit alive. You help carry on their legacy, ensuring the Post stays relevant, active, and connected.

  • Make tangible impact — your contributions help fund scholarships, assist veterans in crisis, run programs like Patriotic education and community service, and support local ceremonies.

  • Grow—and belong—to something bigger — meet other Auxiliary members, build friendships, learn new skills in leadership, event planning, advocacy, fundraising, and public speaking.

  • Honor service in your family — Joining the Auxiliary lets you carry forward their service in a meaningful way.


 

Ready to Join?

Becoming a member is simple:

  1. Bring a copy of your family member's DD-214 or other proof of qualifying service.

  2. Stop by Post 2498 to fill out an application and meet our members (1st Thursday of any month at 6:00 PM) — we’ll walk you through the process*.

  3. Or, contact us at vfwpost2498@gmail.com to get started or ask any questions.

 

  * 50% of the membership fee is eligible to be paid by Post 2498 as requested. Post 2498 will pay the membership fee for the spouse or child of any qualified service member that died in service. NOTE: THIS OFFER HAS NOT YET BEEN APPROVED!!!  

 
 
For details on the benefits of being a VFW Auxiliary Member, please click here