Community Outreach – Ballard Eagleson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3063

Holiday Party recap

What an incredible evening at Ballard Eagleson VFW Post 3063’s Annual Holiday Party Dec. 20! Here’s a quick look back at the highlights:

Big Turnout: Families of our amazing essay participants and Post members filled the room, making it a truly special night.

Volunteers in Action:
– Jan and Joseph worked magic in the kitchen, cooking and plating delicious food.
– Scouts and parents from Troop 100 were rock stars, setting up, serving meals, and cleaning up.
– Santa and his helper contributed to the festive vibes—thank you!

Entertainment: The Top of the Hill Barbershop Quartet serenaded us with their incredible harmonies. Such talent!

Outstanding Youth: Congratulations to all our essay contest participants! Special shoutout to our grand prize winners, who are moving on to compete at the District level:
– Voice of Democracy: Sureya McGrath (Homeschool, 12th Grade)
– Patriot’s Pen: Daniel Taylor (Robert Eagle Staff Middle School, 8th Grade)
– Youth Essay: Mia Daniels (Lawton Elementary, 4th Grade)

Supporting Our Community: Thank you to everyone who donated to our Ballard Food Bank Drive! If you missed the party, there’s still time to contribute this week.

Thank you all for making it a night to remember!

2024 Wreaths Across America

On December 14, Commander Teeter participated in the Wreaths Across America event at Lake View Cemetery and the Garden of Remembrance. She made sure to lay a wreath at our namesake’s grave, which was discovered last year. To see more about the day, watch this news segment on Fox 13.

Post makes yearly charitable donations

In mid-December VFW Post 3063 representatives had the privilege of presenting donations from our Post 3063 Relief Fund to three incredible local veteran nonprofits: Friends of Fisher House Puget Sound, Heroes Cafe, and OARS for Women Vets.

We’re proud to support these organizations, which provide vital resources and services to our veteran community. Collaborating with such dedicated and inspiring groups reminds us of the power of community and the impact we can make when we work together.

Thank you to these organizations for the amazing work you do every day!

Native veteran elders meet

A group of native veteran elders met at Post 3063 for breakfast, camaraderie and VA benefits in early December. Thank you to United Indians of All Tribes Foundation for sponsoring the event!

MAP Grants help fund Guard events

We were delighted to host the Washington National Guard‘s 181st Brigade Support Battalion Atlas Company for their holiday party during December drill. Food was subsidized thanks to the VFW’s Military Assistance Program (MAP) Grant. We obtained additional MAP Grant funds for the HHC and Charlie Companies’ celebrations as well.

Last year VFW Post 3063 adopted the entire 181 BSB and the VFW’s Adopt-a-Unit Program’s goal is to develop supportive relationships with units before, during and after deployments to help deliver the vast network of resources the VFW has available to the military.

In an effort to provide more support to our Adopted Units and other military members, we’re pleased to offer free annual memberships to those currently serving military members. Please contact [email protected] or go to vfwseattle.org for more details.