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VVA Chapter 885

VVA 885 volunteers in the community

Whether it’s celebrating the lives of service members at Wilmington National Cemetery or helping veterans and their families with claims, chapter members step up

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About Us

VVA Chapter 885 is dedicated to the premise that “never again will one generation of veterans abandon another.” VVA 885 welcomes all our brothers and sisters who served in Vietnam between Nov. 1, 1955 and May 7, 1975, or in any duty location between Aug. 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975. 

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Veteran Services

The Benefits Team provides assistance to veterans and their families with filing claims and obtaining benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA). Specially trained veteran service officers have experience in areas such as Agent Orange, Bluewater sailors, Camp Lejeune water, and burn pits.

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VA Clinic volunteers

Five VVA Chapter 885 members work weekly four-hour volunteer shifts at the Wilmington VA Clinic, 1705 Gardner Road. Training plus a full background check are required. Their purpose is direct and assist any incoming patients 

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Outreach

VVA 885 members visit veterans at nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout the Cape Fear region. The Chapter also provides scholarships for high school JROTC students and area college students.

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Chapter calendar of events

Aug. 14, 9:30 a.m.-noon – Visiting veterans in the skilled nursing unit at The Davis Community, 1011 Porters Neck Road. See K.C. Jones for more information.

Aug. 14, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. – V-J Day Remembrance and Celebration at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center. Free and open to the public.https://wilmingtoncommunityarts.org/classes-and-events/v-j-day-80th-anniversary-commemoration/

Aug. 15, 8-10:30 a.m. – Chapter breakfast at Golden Corral on New Centre Drive, sponsored by Curt Farrison and Frank Hassell. See K.C. Jones to become a breakfast sponsor. Make sure to wear your green shirts.Aug. 16, noon-3 p.m. – Book bag giveaway at D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy, 813 Nixon St. See Floyd Palmer for more information.

Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Fundraiser at Piggly Wiggly in Leland. See K.C. Jones for more information.

Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-noon – Free documents shredding event at the chapter office, 801 Princess St. See Donna Gonsalves for more information.

Oct. 20 – Michael O’Day Golf Tournament at Compass Pointe. See Curt Farrison for details.s Pointe Golf Club, Leland. Contact Curt Farrison at 203-515-0034.

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