The Purpose and Goals of the Hospital and Wellness Program

The purpose of the Hospital and Wellness Program is to promote VFW member engagement with hospitalized and homebound veterans and to promote Post and community based programs that provide transportation assistance and other direct services to that community of veterans.

 The VFW Hospital program promotes volunteerism and involvement in local hospitals, veterans’ homes, nursing homes, domiciliary and both VA and non-VA medical centers and clinics.

 Within the Veteran community, concern for the wellbeing of others is inherent. We use this program to record our members’ activities regarding the care and concern for the wellbeing of other Veterans and their families. We also use it to highlight to Congress that we are fulfilling the mission that we were chartered for and to maintain our non-profit status.