VFW Post 7824 · Vancouver, Washington
Community Service
Serving Veterans, supporting local families, strengthening community partnerships, and putting service into action throughout Southwest Washington.
Serving Beyond the Post
Local needs. Shared effort.
Community service is an important part of the VFW mission. VFW Post 7824 works with members, volunteers, schools, civic groups, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other community partners to support Veterans and their families and strengthen the greater Vancouver and Southwest Washington community.
National Recognition
2026 National Community Service Post
VFW Post 7824 was selected to receive the 2026 National Community Service Post Award and was chosen as the top community service Post in the Department of Washington.
The recognition reflects the Post's reported community service impact, including funds contributed, volunteer hours, mileage, programs, and direct involvement in the community.
Ways We Serve
Community Service Programs
Explore current Post 7824 community programs or contact us about volunteering, partnerships, and new service projects.
Troop Boxes
Help send a little piece of home to deployed service members through care packages filled with useful, practical, and encouraging items.
Explore Troop BoxesToys for Tots
Help bring holiday joy to children through toy donations, volunteer service, and support for the local Marine Toys for Tots campaign.
Explore Toys for TotsPublic Servant of the Year
Help recognize law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel whose service makes our community stronger and safer.
View the Public Servant ProgramCommunity Projects
Volunteer your time and skills, connect your organization with the Post, or bring us an idea for a project that addresses a local community need.
Volunteer or Propose a ProjectFeatured Community Program
Toys for Tots
Help bring joy to a child during the holiday season. Marine Toys for Tots connects donated toys with children and families in need through local campaigns.
Visit the official Toys for Tots website to locate the current local campaign, find donation information, explore volunteer opportunities, or learn how families can request toys.
Put Service Into Action
Volunteer or Propose a Project
Have an idea, want to volunteer, represent an organization interested in partnering with us, or have a completed service project to share? Contact VFW Post 7824.
What to Include
Providing the following information will help the Post evaluate and coordinate your request:
- The community need and purpose of the proposed project
- Proposed date, location, duration, and approximate number of participants
- Partner organizations involved
- Supplies, funding, transportation, or facility needs
- Your name, telephone number, and email address
- Accessibility needs and known safety or permission requirements
Members and community partners may also submit photographs and results from completed community service projects for possible Post reporting and recognition.
Contact VFW Post 7824
Your message will be directed to the appropriate Post personnel.
VFW Post 7824400 N. Andresen Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
web@vfw7824.org
Projects, scheduling, funding, use of Post resources, and partnership commitments are subject to Post review and approval. Volunteer opportunities may change based on community needs, available resources, and available volunteers.
