The VFW Department of Colorado Foundation has gone through some changes again. We have new administrative staff and have gotten back into a deal with the Veteran’s Trust Fund. All grant applications will come to VFW Department of Colorado Headquarters. The amount has not changed, we will still grant up to $500 on a one-time basis for emergencies. The application and requirements will be on the VFW Department of Colorado website.
The Department of Colorado also has the Ralph W. Emerson/Jack Gulden Memorial Blood/Cancer Fund. The application may apply once every 12 months with a lifetime maximum of 2 times for a grant of $500 to cover out of pocket expenses. The application must be a current member of the VFW or it’s auxiliary and must include their member number, and auxiliary members must include a copy of their membership card. This fund covers acceptable receipted expenses for the following: treatments such a chemo, radiation, surgical and any other medical procedure concerning cancer treatments; blood work, including transfusions, platelet infusions, transplants, and any other procedure concerning blood; travel receipts will be accepted in the form of fuel receipts only. For more information please see the Department of Colorado Website.
The last fund that the VFW Department of Colorado offers is the Katy Rimpley Service Animal Assistance Fund. The applicant may apply once every 12 months for a grant of $500 to help cover out of pocket expenses for pet insurance, veterinary appointments/treatments/inoculations, and pet food. The application must be a current member of the VFW or it’s auxiliary and must include their member number, and auxiliary members must include a copy of their membership card. Receipts MUST accompany the grant application. Please see the Department of Colorado website for more information.
Our funds are fairly stable currently but all donations are greatly appreciated to continue to be able to serve our veterans and their families. All donations are tax deductible. If you have any questions please call Department Headquarters at 303-421-1630.