Community Outreach
Although, the motto for AMVETS is “Veteran helping Veterans,” AMVETS Post 35 still stands on the selfless service attribute learned during military service and continues to give back to the local community for over forty years!
Serving our veterans also means serving our community, helping where we can, when we can, and the best we can. From local schools, service providers, charitable organizations & fundraisers and below is a list of the efforts we’ve been involved with and supported this past year.
In 2023, AMVETS Post 35 has donated over $124,000 to the local community.
First Presbyterian Church Food Bank
Transplant Patient
Pleasant Grove United Methodist Comm. Food Program
Jones Chapel Church of the Brethren Comm. Food Program
Bassett High School JROTC Program
Dan River High School JROTC Program
Chatham High School JROTC Program
Tunstall High School JROTC Program
Ward Burton Veterans Foundation
Gods Pit Crew
Grace Network
Martinsville/ Henry County Honor Guard
Miles For Vets
Mountain Valley Hospice for Veterans
Flight of Honor
Disabled American Veterans
Hope Center Ministries
AMVETS Virginia Service Foundation
Bassett High School Sports Program
Virginia Veterans Care Center Salem
Virginia Veterans Care Center Salem
Life Church Food Bank
Salem VA Medical Center Volunteer Services
The Food Pantry Patrick Henry Elementary School
Scholarship
We offer an opportunity to receive an annual $1,500 college scholarship for those who apply.
Helping through Donations
Post 35 has provided numerous local community organizations with monetary donations.
MARC Workshop
For over 30 years AMVETS Post 35 has supported the MARC Workshop. MARC Workshop provides jobs and rehabilitation opportunities for physically and mentally handicapped individuals.
Veterans Care Center
Veterans helping Veterans in action. Post 35 consistently donates urgently needed items (socks, underwear, toiletries, etc.) and monetary aid for recreation for Veterans living in care facilities.
Local Food Bank Support
AMVETS Post 35 provides monetary donations to all known local food banks to help those in need within our community.
JROTC Support
AMVETS Post 35 supports local HS Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps through donations and the award of the AMVETS JROTC Medal. The award, consisting of medal pendant and ribbon bar, is presented annually to the outstanding cadet at each participating ROTC and JROTC unit.
Americanism
The AMVETS Americanism Program is a patriotic program the organization offers schools and youth organizations as a resource for teaching children in kindergarten through 12th grade about their American heritage, civics and citizenship. The program includes flag drawing, poster and essay contests that are grade specific and age appropriate.
Christmas Food Box Donations
For over 3o years, Post 35 has donated an average of 25+ complete Christmas meal boxes to identified families in need annually. AMVETS, Ladies Auxiliary, Sons of AMVETS, and AMVETS Riders donate food, time, and deliver boxes each year.