VIETNAM VETERANS
OF AMERICA
Detroit Chapter 9
“NEVER AGAIN WILL ONE GENERATION OF VETERANS ABANDON ANOTHER.”
WHO WE ARE
Detroit Chapter 9, “LZ Motown,” is part of a national organization that is passionate about helping Vietnam veterans and their families with a variety of issues.
WHAT WE DO
Detroit Chapter 9, “LZ Motown,” is a front-runner in the fight for veterans’ rights. We have been proudly fulfilling the mission of Vietnam Veterans of America since the early 1980’s.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
You can join the VVA, or our auxiliary organization, Volunteer to help us with events, or donate money to one of our charitable funds.
Supporting Vietnam Veterans
Members of Chapter 9 were involved in supporting their brothers even before the VVA was established. As the needs of Vietnam veterans have evolved over the years, so has the focus of our efforts.
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Supporting Veterans Locally
Whether it’s participating in the Metropolitan Detroit Veterans Coalition, which conducts the annual Veterans Day Parade, assisting veterans in the local VA hospital, or reaching out to veterans in local universities, chapter members look to support all of our local brothers and sisters in arms.
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Advocating Legislative Action
From the earliest days, members have advocated for legislation needed to provide the assistance and support earned by veterans. Our work to obtain coverage for Agent Orange-related illnesses is just one example.
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Supporting Our Community
Detroit is our home. We are active on City Council committees, provide academic scholarships for graduating seniors, assist graduates entering into the skilled trades and support charities helping Detroiters in need.
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CHAPTER NEWS
Vietnam Veterans Help the VA Medical Center with a delivery of 500 Olson and surgical fabric masks
Gary Hansen and his wife recently delivered an additional 500 Olsen and Surgical fabric masks to the John Dingell Veterans Administration Medical Center that can be used by visitors to the Hospital. Vietnam Veterans of America, Detroit Chapter # 9 has already...
VVA#9 Teams up for food giveaway.
Food boxes go to veterans, families in need. Five hundred food boxes were distributed Monday, June 29, 2020 to veterans and families in need, thanks to a partnership between Chapter #9 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, The Metropolitan Detroit Veterans Coalition...
Updated website aims to help veterans and community
A Detroit-based veterans group has launched a redesigned website to help educate members and others about the organization. The refreshed and inviting website for Detroit Chapter #9 of the Vietnam Veterans of America can be found at https://vva9.org/ The new website...