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OUR MISSION

OUR MISSION

The purpose of this corporation (VFW) shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable and educational; to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist the widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its institutions of American freedoms, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies, whomsoever. 

OUR PURPOSE

The purposes of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States are fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational, and are to:
  • to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members;
  • to assist worth comrades;
  • to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their surviving spouses and orphans;
  • to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws;
  •  to foster true patriotism;
  • to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; and
  • to preserve and defend the United States from all enemies.

 




Sponsor - RI Veteran's Services

Mission Statement
Effective immediately, the Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services maintains the following:

• Thorough knowledge of individual and social factors contributing to personal problems that affect the Veteran, active duty, guard and reserve, and/or their families;

• Remains current on issues and trends impacting the work and mission of the agency;

• Forms strong and successful partnerships locally, regionally, and nationwide to address Veterans’ issues in Rhode Island.

These focuses are imperative to reduce homelessness amongst Veterans, Veterans living in poverty, Veteran unemployment rates, ensure Veterans receive proper medical care, continue quality customer service at the Rhode Island Veterans Home and Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery and ensure every Veteran has an opportunity to make it in Rhode Island.