How You Can Help
If you are interested in joining the VVA or the auxiliary organization, AVVA, please click below.
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.
VETERAN’S DAY PARADE 2015
A TRIBUTE TO VIETNAM VETERANS FEATURING THE VOICE OF MR. SAM ELLIOTT
Featuring the voice of renowned actor Mr. Sam Elliott, this video is a tribute to the 7.2 million living veterans and the 9 million families of all who served from Nov. 1, 1975 to May 15, 1975.Thank you for your service and sacrifice! https://youtu.be/aVeBtnfAxP8
DETROIT: A PURPLE HEART CITY
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan with City Council held a proclamation ceremony at City Hall with the Military Order of the Purple Heart. A plaque and a flag were presented to pay tribute to city residents who were wounded or killed in combat as part of the declaration,...