Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary, which was founded in 1914 to help veterans

and their families, is the backbone of VFW volunteer efforts.

Promoting patriotism and helping veterans in need are just two

of the many ways that the Auxiliary serves America's communities.

The Ladies Auxiliary also has its own volunteer programs

directed at VA, state and community hospitals.

Ladies Auxiliary VFW Members are...

• Wives
• Widows
• Mothers
• Foster and stepmothers (who have performed the duties of parent)
• Grandmothers
• Daughters
• Granddaughters
• Foster and stepdaughters (who attained that status prior to the age of sixteen and for whom the duties of parent were performed)
• Sisters, half sisters, foster and stepsisters (who attained that status prior to age sixteen)
• ...of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Members must be citizens of the United States and at least 16 years old.

Women who are eligible for membership in the

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States shall be eligible

for dual membership in the Ladies Auxiliary.

Ladies Auxiliary Programs

The members of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW are committed to serving

veterans and their families, promoting pride in America, teaching

young people about the cost of freedom, and serving the

community. To meet these goals the organization's 616,439 members

throughout the United States, Guam and Panama conduct the

following programs. Please check them in the Program Guide.