Veterans of Foreign Wars-Department of Rhode Island
Address
1 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 574-8161
Description:
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans! service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces.
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.
Services
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Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Citizenship â must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National. Honorable Service â must have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and either received a discharge of Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) or be currently serving. Service in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters*. This can be proven by any of the following: - An authorized campaign medal (see a full list of qualifying medals and badges) - Receipt of Hostile Fire Pay or Imminent Danger Pay (verified by a military pay statement) - Service in Korea for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call or Visit Website for Information
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
Intake Process:
Call of Visit Website for Information
Program Fees:
Varies
Eligibility:
Citizenship ! must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National.
Honorable Service ! must have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and either received a discharge of Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) or be currently
serving.
Service in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters*. This can be proven by any of the following:
- An authorized campaign medal (see a full list of qualifying medals and badges)
- Receipt of Hostile Fire Pay or Imminent Danger Pay (verified by a military pay statement)
- Service in Korea for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
VFW
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
February 5, 2020
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Citizenship â must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National. Honorable Service â must have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and either received a discharge of Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) or be currently serving. Service in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters*. This can be proven by any of the following: - An authorized campaign medal (see a full list of qualifying medals and badges) - Receipt of Hostile Fire Pay or Imminent Danger Pay (verified by a military pay statement) - Service in Korea for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call or Visit Website for Information
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Mailing
1 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 574-8161
Fax
(401) 574-8164
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