How You Can Help
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Become a member of Vietnam Veterans of America Detroit Chapter 9 "LZ Motown"
As a member of Chapter 9, you become part of a national organization that has worked tirelessly in raising the public perception of the Vietnam veteran. Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. has more than 700 Chapters nationwide. On a local level, as a member of Chapter 9, you will meet other veterans who have experienced Vietnam and the era in which our generation of veterans helped define. Because of this shared experience we fully support VVA’s founding principle:
Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America Detroit Chapter 9 "LZ Motown"
AVVA’S CORE VALUES
As Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America, we are passionate about our work and the real life issues facing Veterans and their families. We strive to create a positive impact on our Veterans and their families by making life better. Our achievements are built on a solid foundation of core values that inspire action, integrity, teamwork and outstanding results. Our values form the basis for decision-making and all actions of Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America – both as individuals and as a Veterans Support Organization.
If you are possibly interested in assisting us with one of our events or with the Veterans Day Parade, please send us a message at info@vva9.org.
We are also interested in obtaining donations to support our assistance to veterans, scholarships for Detroit youth and our community outreach efforts.
If you wish to donate, please click the Donation Button below.
Chapter 9 Shows Respect to Local Police
Local veterans served up ribs and fried chicken to Detroit, MI police officers Friday as a way to show their appreciation at a time when protests are being held in cities across the country over cops’ shootings of black men. Police officers,...
ARMED FORCES DAY IN DETROIT IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 50-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIETNAM WAR.
“Michigan’s Vietnam veterans, whether drafted or enlisted, served our country with honor. Tragically, too many returned home with little thanks for their service and not much help transitioning to civilian life,” said Kowall, R-White Lake. “This lapel-pinning ceremony...
CHAPTER DONATES TO WCXI 1160 AM MILITARY VETERANS RADIO TALK SHOW
Left to right; VVA 9 President Paul Palazzolo presents check to DAV State Commander Beth Gonzales pictured with DAV representatives Charlie Brock and Jeff Hannak and VVA 9 Treasurer Mike Sand Talk show host Ike Engelbuam, left will focus on veteran issues faced today....