VFW Auxiliary
VFW Post 7824 · Vancouver, Washington
VFW Post 7824 Auxiliary
Supporting veterans, service members, their families, and the Vancouver community through service, advocacy, patriotism, fundraising, and fellowship.
Supporting the VFW Mission
The VFW Auxiliary is a separate, affiliated membership organization that supports the Veterans of Foreign Wars and serves veterans, service members, military families, and communities.
Auxiliary members support veterans and families, promote patriotism, participate in community service, assist with youth and scholarship programs, advocate for veterans, and help strengthen VFW programs at the local, state, and national levels.
Membership eligibility, dues, governance, and official programs follow VFW Auxiliary requirements. Contact the Post 7824 Auxiliary for local membership, participation, and meeting information.
Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes®
Since 1914, the VFW Auxiliary has worked alongside the Veterans of Foreign Wars to support veterans, service members, and their families; strengthen communities; and promote patriotism.
Auxiliary members participate in Veterans and Family Support, Americanism, youth activities, scholarships, hospital service, legislative advocacy, Auxiliary outreach, and other national, Department, and local programs.
Join the VFW Post 7824 Auxiliary
Review the official eligibility requirements, download the local membership application, and contact Auxiliary President Martha Causey for dues, application submission, meeting information, and assistance with eligibility documentation.
Who May Be Eligible
Applicants must be at least 16 years old and have a qualifying family relationship to a person who is or was eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
Qualifying relationships include spouses, widows or widowers, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, and siblings. Qualifying step, adopted, and half-sibling relationships may also be included under VFW Auxiliary eligibility rules.
Proof of the qualifying veteran's service is required as part of the membership eligibility process.
Review Official Eligibility (opens the VFW Auxiliary National Organization website in a new tab)How to Join
Download and complete the VFW Post 7824 Auxiliary membership application.
Applicants must provide documentation establishing the qualifying veteran's service. A DD-214 is commonly used, but other qualifying service documentation may also be accepted under VFW Auxiliary requirements.
Please allow approximately 3–4 weeks for local processing.
Martha Causey, Auxiliary President
Cell:
714-227-4234
Contact Martha before sending military or family eligibility records so she can provide instructions for submitting the documentation securely.
Volunteer and Participate
Auxiliary activities may include fundraisers, veteran and family support, patriotic programs, youth activities, hospital projects, community outreach, and other service projects.
Contact the Auxiliary to ask about current activities, volunteer opportunities, and any participation requirements.
Explore Auxiliary ProgramsWashington VFW Auxiliary Programs
The VFW Auxiliary Department of Washington promotes the programs below. Use the Department resources for program information, then contact Auxiliary President Martha Causey to learn about current participation opportunities with the Post 7824 Auxiliary.
Veterans and Family Support
Connects veterans, service members, and families with assistance resources; promotes suicide prevention awareness; and supports VFW service and military support programs.
Veterans and Family Support (opens the Washington VFW Auxiliary website in a new tab)Hospital
Encourages volunteering in VA and community health facilities, nursing homes, veterans' homes, and other settings that support veterans and their families.
Hospital Program (opens the Washington VFW Auxiliary website in a new tab)VFW National Home
Supports the VFW National Home's work with military and veteran families, including its residential community and family support services.
VFW National Home (opens the Washington VFW Auxiliary website in a new tab)Buddy® Poppy
Supports Buddy Poppy distribution and related fundraising activities that help veterans and support VFW programs.
Buddy® Poppy Program (opens the Washington VFW Auxiliary website in a new tab)Americanism
Promotes patriotic observances, citizenship education, respect and care for the U.S. flag, and remembrance of prisoners of war and those missing in action.
Americanism Program (opens the Washington VFW Auxiliary website in a new tab)Scholarships
Promotes Auxiliary and VFW scholarship opportunities, including Continuing Education, Young American Creative Patriotic Art, 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art, Patriot's Pen, and Voice of Democracy.
Scholarship Programs (opens the Washington VFW Auxiliary website in a new tab)Youth Activities
Engages young people in service, citizenship, patriotism, support for veterans, and community activities.
Youth Activities (opens the Washington VFW Auxiliary website in a new tab)Legislative
Shares VFW legislative priorities and Action Corps resources and encourages civic participation concerning issues affecting veterans and their families.
Legislative Program (opens the Washington VFW Auxiliary website in a new tab)Membership
Promotes recruitment, participation, retention, and resources that help eligible family members continue serving veterans and their communities.
Membership Program (opens the Washington VFW Auxiliary website in a new tab)Extension & Revitalization
Helps establish new Auxiliaries and strengthen existing Auxiliaries through organizational guidance, resources, and support.
Extension & Revitalization (opens the Washington VFW Auxiliary website in a new tab)Historian & Media Relations
Preserves Auxiliary history through stories, photographs, and records and helps share Auxiliary service and programs with the community.
Historian & Media Relations (opens the Washington VFW Auxiliary website in a new tab)Humanitarian Award
Recognizes qualifying service benefiting homeless or needy veterans and their families through the Department of Washington award program.
Humanitarian Award (opens the VFW Department of Washington website in a new tab)Program descriptions are summaries. Consult the VFW Auxiliary Department of Washington (opens in a new tab) and official program materials for current requirements, deadlines, and guidance.
Meetings, Events, and Activities
Check the Post calendar for scheduled activities or contact the Auxiliary for current meeting, fundraiser, and volunteer information.
Past Auxiliary Events
Auxiliary Annual Huge Yard Sale
Past event: –
This Auxiliary fundraiser featured clothing, books, games, household items, holiday décor, small tools, small furniture, and other donated items. Proceeds supported Auxiliary veteran and community programs.
- Friday and Saturday, July 24–25, 2026
- 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. each day
- VFW Post 7824
400 N. Andresen Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
This listing and flyer are retained for historical reference. These are not upcoming event dates.
The archived yard sale flyer could not be displayed. Event details are provided beside the image.
Questions About the Auxiliary?
Contact Martha Causey, Auxiliary President at 714-227-4234 for membership information, meeting details, volunteer opportunities, and event schedules.
You may also contact VFW Post 7824. Your inquiry will be directed to the appropriate person.
400 N. Andresen Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
