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VFW Department of Colorado Service Office – Department HQ, Lakewood
Phone number – 303-914-5595 (Call to make an appointment)
Address: 155 Van Gordon Ste 205, Lakewood CO 80228
Office hours are Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Ginny Rosa, Office Manager/Claims Consultant, Email
Phone number – 720-840-1422
Address: VFW Post 3917, 4715 Clearview Drive, Security CO 80931
Office Hours:
2025 Convention Photos
Welcome to the 2025 Convention Picture page! We want to thank our photographer Brian Asbeck for his hard work and your patience for getting this new website feature sorted out. So, click on, give it a moment to load and enjoy.
Welcome to the VFW Department of Colorado Website
The Colorado Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S has a rich tradition of serving veterans, military families and their local communities and is proud to be the home of one of the VFW founding organizations. Is was in 1899 that the roots of the VFW began when the National Society of the Army of the Philippines from Denver, Colorado and the American Veterans of Foreign Service from Columbus, Ohio formed to serve the veterans of the Spanish American War (1898) and the Philippines war (1899 - 1902). In 1914 these two organizations merged forming the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. In 1936 Congress chartered the VFW and it continues its rich tradition in enhancing the lives of millions through its community service programs and special projects.
When America called our veterans gave and through the VFW they continue to give today. Our members common bond and shared respect drive us to support those who've born the burden of battle - from WW II through service in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other modern theaters. From Memorial Day and Veterans Day services around the state, to overseas troop support such as Operation Uplink, we make a difference. Our benefits assistance, advocacy for veterans and our troops, military transition guidance, veterans employment opportunities, camaraderie and community service proves that NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS.
IMPORTANT! 2025-2026 Buddy Poppy Order Forms
VFW Department of Colorado has updated the buddy poppy forms. You can only order them from department and the form is requiring a VFW Membership Number (NOT Auxiliary Membership Numbers) to process the order. Effectively immediately please use the Traditional Cloth Buddy Poppy Form OR the Metal Buddy Poppy Form that was revised 7/1/2025 and is attached below. Please download the form for the type you would like to order and it will be fillable!
There is a difference in price between the traditional cloth poppy and the metal poppy. Please verify which type of poppy you would like to order.
You can also order online with a credit card now by Clicking Here
Suicide Prevention Resource
Comrades, Brothers and Sisters,
This Suicide / Depression Awareness and Prevention Resource is available for your use -- please see attached files in the full article. This is the result of collaboration between the Colorado VFW and Auxiliary, and the Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention. This resource may also be used by the DAV, the American Legion and the Wounded Warriors within the State of Colorado to assist their members that might be experiencing difficulties.
The mobile version of the pdfs can be downloaded to your phone (see instructions below) or the Z fold version can be printed for distribution to your members. The advantage to downloading it, is that you can expand or enlarge it to make it easier to read. When it is downloaded to your phone, it is immediately available at any time that you wish to review it or might immediately need it. We are still working to get this printed on card stock, but no date is available on that at this time. The important emergency numbers to remember are 988 and 911 -- do not hesitate to use them if you need to aid someone that is in trouble.
How to download to your phone:
- For iPhone users click on the Suicide Prevention Info - Mobile pdf to open it, then tab the "Share" button and swipe to "Books" to add the file to your library.
- For Android users click on the Suicide Prevention Info - Mobile pdf to open it, then select Print. Select the dropdown menu and tap Save as PDF. Pick your preferred location for your PDF and press Save.
Suicide Prevention PowerPoint Presentation
You can now download the VFW Suicide Prevention PowerPoint presentation as a training resource for your Post or Auxiliary. Please read the Suicide Prevention Introductory Letter before you present the presentation.
Please do not hesitate to email or call if you need any additional information. I am still available to make presentations on this subject at your Post if you wish. Thank you for your patience while we all waited for the completion of this project.
Phil Reinpold
Department VFW Auxiliary President
Veterans of Foreign Wars Loyalty Day Parade - May 2nd, 2026
On behalf of the Clarence G. Dzuris, VFW Post 5221 and its Auxiliary, please join us for our 26th Loyalty Day Parade on Saturday, May 2, 2026 and free Sloppy Joe lunch 30 minutes after the end of the parade at our Post.
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