(512) 863-2535
M/SGT Ben D. Snowden
VFW Post 8587
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Physical Address:
1000 North College Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
No One Does More For Veterans
Purple Heart Post
The Canteen Is Open 6 Days Per Week - Opening Time Is At 3 p.m. From Monday To Saturday. The Canteen Opens At 2 p.m. Every Sunday.
Our Mission:
To Foster Camaraderie Among United States Veterans Of Overseas Conflicts. To Serve Our Veterans, The Military And Our Communities. To Advocate On Behalf Of All Veterans.
Special Announcements:
VFW Arts & Crafts Fair From 10 a.m. To 5 p.m.
July 4, 2025
VFW Post 8587
Georgetown, Texas
Vendor's application may be downloaded by clicking on the PDF icon button below. Completed applications with signatures must be received NO LATER THAN two (2) weeks before the event. The point of contact for delivery of completed applications and payment is Lauren Sanchez who may be reached at lauren131925@gmail.com
Items Of Interest To Veterans
Aid & Attendance For Qualified Veterans
June 5, 2025
Did you know you can receive tax-free payments added to your monthly VA compensation through the aid and attendance or household benefits? It’s available to Veterans, single surviving spouses and dependent children. For more information, find your nearest VA Regional Office for assistance.
Source: VA Veterans Benefits Newsletter, June 2025
VA Unemployability Benefit For Veterans
May 6, 2025
If you can’t work because of a disability related to your service in the military, you may qualify for Individual Unemployability. This program allows VA to pay certain Veterans compensation at the 100% rate, even though VA has not rated their service-connected disabilities at that level. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
Source: VA Veterans Benefits Newsletter, May 2025
Home To Other Veterans Service Organizations
1. VFW Post 8587 Meets Monthly On 3rd Tuesday.
2. American Legion Post 174 Meets Monthly On 2nd Thursday.
3. Military Order Of The World Wars Meets On 1st Saturday, Except In September When They Meet On Saturday Following Labor Day. Do Not Meet In July Or August And Have Dinner Meetings In January & June.
4. Marine Corps League Det 1022 Meets Monthly On Last Wednesday.
5. Disabled American Veterans Ladislado Paredes Chapter 239 Meets Monthly On 2nd Monday.
6. U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc., Central Texas Base Meets Monthly On 3rd Wednesday Except, For The Following Months: March, June, September, And December.
7. Project Healing Waters Meets Monthly On 2nd Tuesday.
Post Constitution And By-Laws
Useful Links:
Veterans of Foreign Wars - National
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Veterans of Foreign Wars - Dept. Of Texas
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Williamson County Veterans Services Office
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R.O.C.K. - Equine-Assisted Activities & Therapies
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U.S. Department Of Veteran Affairs Employment Services
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A Veteran's Guide To Starting & Financing A Small Business
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National Veterans Foundation - Numerous Veteran Resources
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Trinity Oaks Austin - Mission Is To Use Outdoor Activities To Make A Difference In The Lives Of Others
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Together We Served (Reconnecting Veterans)
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Waterloo Counseling Center - Affordable, Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Services To All People
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U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc., (USSVI) Central Texas Base - Our
Purpose: "To Perpetuate the memories of those who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country"
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Memory Care Resources For Veterans
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Veterans Fighting Methothelioma
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Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 239, Georgetown, Texas​
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Our U.S. Armed Forces At Work - Week of June 1, 2025
