-

SEE FULL GALLERY

Commander's Corner

Commander Michael Cano

 

 

Veterans of Foreign Wars            Menifee VFW Post 1956   P.O. Box 321 Menifee, CA 92586

EIN: 95-3319357- 501(c) (19) Veteran Non-Profit: C2326557

 COMMANDER’S CORNER

 

 
June 14, 2024

Our Post has completed another banner year with successful accomplishments in its VFW Programs, stellar Membership increase, and community visibility thanks to an excellent team of VFW members volunteering many hours to accomplish our Mission.
Here is a month-by-month notable accounts of our successful accomplishments:
January 2024:
•
Collaborated in developing the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan for a regional non-profit Economic Development Coalition (EDC) in the Southwest Riverside County.
•
VFW Post members participate in the Unclaimed Heroes Ceremony at RNC
February 2024:
•
Participated in the Mayor’s Tech Idea Exchange – jobs for Veterans
•
VFW Programs Award Ceremony at Menifee Kay Ceniceros Senior Center
March 2024
•
Collaborated in the Mayor’s Charity Gala
•
Participated with our Post Auxiliary in delivering Spring Tea extravaganza
•
Coordinated with the City of Menifee – 2nd Annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans
April 2024:
•
Participated in honoring cadets of Paloma Valley High School NJROTC
•
Collaborated with the City of Menifee Better Together Community Beautification
May 2024:
•
Participated with Southwest Riverside County Higher Education Coalition in developing a resolution to establish a four-year University in the region
•
Participated in the Mt. San Jacinto College State of the College address
•
Collaborated with the City of Menifee in delivering Memorial Day 2024
•
Elected, appointed, and installed a new slate of officers for 2024-2025 June 2024:
• Participated at Miller-Jones Mortuary flag retirement
• California VFW State Convention June 19 -23
• District 3 Commander John Z. Hernandez has provided recommendations to the VFW State Commander on our eligibility to be named All-American 4 years in arrow. We are now ranked 15th in Division 7, Nationwide.
 

 

Post News

Important Info for Post1956 Members

National Day of Service

National Day of Service

MORE INFO

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans

Honoring our Vietnam Veterans, their Families, and Supporters

MORE INFO

District News

Important Info for District 3 Members

This is article test 2

The summary of the article

MORE INFO

This is the title article

This is the lead summary.

MORE INFO

Statewide News

News & Info from your department

VA Impacts during Shutdown

VA Benefits will continue to be processed and delivered, including compensation, pension, education, and housing benefits.

MORE INFO

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Responds to National Guard Members Shot on Patrol in DC

WASHINGTON - As Americans gather this Thanksgiving, we are reminded once more of the sobering sacrifices that we ask our brave men...

MORE INFO

A Time for Gratitude and Thankfulness

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - This Thanksgiving, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) extends our deepest well wishes to our members, their fam...

MORE INFO

Announcements

 

Youth Scholarships
The VFW is proud to support our nation's youth through two incredible scholarship programs!
-Voice of Democracy (High School): A premier audio-essay contest with a national first-place award of $35,000.
-Patriot's Pen (Middle School): A dynamic essay competition offering a national top prize of $5,000.

These scholarships give students a chance to share their voices, express their patriotism, and make an impact while earning support for their education.

Encourage the students in your life to apply, because today's voices are tomorrow's leaders!