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.
2nd Annual Michigan Military & Veterans Gala to Recognize Service Members and Veterans
Tickets are now available for the second annual Michigan Military & Veterans Gala to be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing! This formal event is designed to celebrate Michigan's Service Members and Veterans and is held in...
Detroit Vietnam veteran praised for helping many students, community
Vietnam veteran Richard White has been honored for his tireless efforts in establishing more than a half dozen scholarship and assistance programs for students in Detroit and across the state. White received the recognition at a Salute to Warriors event put on by...
Five Detroit students get aid and encouragement from Vietnam Veterans Chapter 9
Five Detroit students have won unique $2,500 scholarships thanks to a partnership between Detroit Chapter #9 of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA9) and the Detroit Public Schools Foundation. The VVA9, in service in the Detroit area for four decades, donated $12,500...