AMVETS – POST 6
“The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” – Jeff Miller
AMVETS Mission Statement: To enhance and safeguard the entitlements for all American Veterans who have served honorably and to improve the quality of life for them, their families, and the communities where they live through leadership, advocacy and services.
THE AMVETS
The cornerstone of AMVETS membership is the local post. Varying in size from 10 members to more than 2,000 in some cases, each AMVETS post conducts programs and activities related to the state and national organization’s goals and objectives.
AUXILIARY
The Ladies Auxiliary is a subordinate national organization of AMVETS whose members (female veterans or relatives of AMVETS) provide a range of services and support to veterans, communities and other nonprofit organizations.
AMVETS & RIDERS
The AMVETS RIDERS are a dedicated and patriotic group of motorcycle riders who hold true to an unwavering respect for our Nation, our Flag, and our Military past, present and future. We are committed to the freedom of this Nation, to provide community service and fellowship, and to preserve and support the aims and goals of the AMVETS National Organization.
SONS OF AMVETS
Eligibility for membership in the Sons of AMVETS shall be limited to all male descendants, grandsons, adopted sons and stepsons, fathers, husbands, widowers, and brothers of members of AMVETS and the deceased members of AMVETS, or the personnel who died and would have been eligible for membership in the parent organization.
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
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Am Vets Post 6 extends our sincerest gratitude to Cedar Rapids Elks Lodge #251 for their generous $1,000.00 donation through the Elks National Foundation Community Investment Grant. Your support is instrumental in our mission to aid veterans and their families. Together, we make a difference!
Thank you for standing with us in service to those who served our nation. Your kindness is a beacon of hope for our community. We greatly appreciate your unwavering support.