Boston VFW Post Named National #StillServing Post of the Month

VFW Boston Police Post 1018 was chosen from 6,000 VFW Posts worldwide as the #StillServing Post of the Month for its continued service to the Boston community. Through the past year, the Post has stayed on the front lines of the pandemic response, acting as a collection point for donated personal protective equipment (PPE), distributing food to the community and hosting blood drives and vaccination clinics. The Post was presented the award on Wednesday, June 2, at VFW Post 1018 located at 500 Morton St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124. Secretary of Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services Cheryl Poppe presented the award.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars #StillServing campaign honors veterans who continue to serve in their community after active duty. According to The Corporation for National & Community Service’s 2018 Volunteering in America Report, veterans volunteer 25 percent more time, are 17 percent more likely to make a monetary donation and are 30 percent more likely to participate in local organizations than the civilian population.

The men and women who bravely defend our nation often continue to selflessly serve their communities and country in ways beyond their military service. This awareness campaign showcases how veterans continue a life of service and how their ongoing contributions are positively impacting our society.

“Veterans truly exemplify the best of America,” said William “Doc” Schmitz, VFW national commander. “They are dedicated to giving of themselves, and the skills and values they develop in the military only deepen their desire to better themselves, their communities and their country through service. We are grateful for the millions of members who have made service a hallmark of the VFW and we’re excited for the veterans who are joining now to carry this forward in new ways.”

Building on a legacy of service that spans more than a century, #StillServing represents the heart of the VFW and its members, and conveys what today’s VFW embodies. The VFW encourages all veterans to share stories on social media using #StillServing to show how they continue to answer the call to serve in ways big and small. In addition, family or friends are asked to use #StillServing in social media posts to honor a veteran in their lives who believes the spirit of service transcends military life.

The VFW urges Americans to visit vfw.org/stillserving to learn more about the campaign, make a shareable image honoring veterans in their lives, watch videos of VFW members making a difference and see a collection of user-generated content.