(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 Is Now Open From 2-6 p.m. On Sundays. One Exception, The Canteen Will Be Closed On Easter Sunday, March 31st
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 Announcement:
(None At This Time)
Items Of Interest To Veterans
Emergency Financial Assistance for Veterans Expanded
January 31, 2024
A recent update to the emergency financial services grant for veterans who live in Williamson County has expanded to help all veterans receiving disability, as well as dependents, spouses and surviving spouses.
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Click here for additional details.
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Source: Williamson County Public Affairs News Flash posted January 30, 2024
Veterans: Prepare For Sign-in Changes At VA
January 19, 2024
Source: VA.gov Office of the CTO sent this bulletin at 01/19/2024 03:12 PM EST
Tax Season PII Protection
January 4, 2024
Tax season is officially here. Avoid additional stress and watch out for scammers targeting Veterans for tax-related identity theft. VA urges Veterans and their loved ones to practice healthy cyber habits and protect personal data.
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Source: Veterans Benefits Newsletter, January 2024
VA Travel Pay Reimbursement
January 4, 2024
Find out if you're eligible for travel pay reimbursement through the Beneficiary Travel program. Eligible Veterans are repaid by VA for travel expenses to and from approved health care appointments.
Source: Veterans Benefits Newsletter, January 2024
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 1st 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.
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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