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Submitted for October 2025 as sent in by post
Community:
On October 4 2025 the VFW post participated in celebrating Seniors Day at Elmwood Park by setting up a table. We engaged with the community and provided explanation of the VFW's role and contributions within it. We additionally highlighted our Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy programs for those with grandchildren in the local middle and high schools. We distributed US Flag pins and set up our Buddy Poppy can in the community for donations. On that day we earned $15.00
October 10 2025 the VFW Post organized a bingo event at the Paramus Veterans Home providing an hour of entertainment for the residents there. Five volunteers assisted the residents with the number searches on their board distributed cash winnings to the winners per round and engaged in conversations with everyone present. The total cash out for the hour we were there was $300.
October 11 2025 the VFW Post participated in the First Annual Latino Festival held at Elmwood Park by setting up a table. We engaged with the community and provided an explanation of the VFW's role and contributions within it. We were also carrying out a membership drive to attract new members. We have distributed US Flag pins and set up our ""Buddy Poppy' can in the community for donations. On that day we earned $21.00.
October 28 2025 the VFW Post Commander and the Post Auxiliary President attended and supported Elmwood Park's Annual First Responder's Day ceremony at the towns First Memorial. The Ceremony took place to pay tribute to the first responders who dedicated their service to the borough and are no longer with us.
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