Every dollar donated to Avon VFW Post 3272 goes directly to veterans, military families, and the local community. Join us in making a difference.
VFW Post 3272 P.O. Box 297 Avon, CT 06001
Checks should be made payable to VFW Post 3272. Every contribution — large or small — makes a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans and their families right here in Connecticut and across the nation.
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Avon VFW Post 3272 is a proud community of veterans dedicated to supporting one another and giving back. We are entirely volunteer-driven, which means 100% of the donations we receive are passed along to veteran and local organizations that need them most.
Whether you are a veteran, a family member, a neighbor, or simply a grateful American, your generosity helps us fulfill our mission every single day.
We are proud to share that so far in 2026, Avon VFW Post 3272 has donated to 21 organizations supporting veterans, military families, homeless individuals, and local community needs. Every cause we support has been carefully chosen to reflect our values of service, honor, and community. We are planning more donations in October 2026.
In 2026 with more to come
To veteran & local causes
Every dollar donated
Our post proudly supports nationally recognized organizations that serve veterans and military families across the United States. These groups provide critical resources — from transitional support to life-changing programs — for those who have sacrificed so much.
The United Service Organizations strengthens America's military service members and their families through programs, entertainment, and support wherever they serve.
Founded by actor and veteran advocate Gary Sinise, this foundation serves defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need through programs that entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.
Honoring the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller, this foundation provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families and supports catastrophically injured veterans.
The VFW National Home has served military families in need since 1925, providing a safe, nurturing environment for veterans' children and families facing hardship.
Close to home, our post invests in Connecticut-based programs that provide direct, tangible support to veterans living and serving right here in our state. These organizations fill critical gaps in services that veterans depend on.
$500
Supporting Connecticut's own National Guard members and their families through scholarships, emergency assistance, and recognition programs.
$500
Providing a home away from home for military families while their loved ones receive medical treatment at VA and military hospitals in Connecticut.
$1,000
Supporting Connecticut's largest investment in state veteran services, including healthcare, housing, and benefits advocacy for CT veterans and their families.
$150
Strengthening the statewide VFW network that advocates for veteran rights, benefits, and community presence across all of Connecticut.
$150
Supporting our regional VFW district that coordinates programs and events serving veterans throughout the greater Hartford area and beyond.
Education and mental health are pillars of veteran recovery and reintegration. We are especially proud to support programs right here in central Connecticut that give veterans the tools they need to thrive after service.
$250 donated
The Veterans Oasis at Tunxis is a dedicated space on campus where student veterans can connect, decompress, and access peer support and academic resources. It's a community within a community — a place where veterans feel truly at home as they pursue their education.
$500 donated
Many veterans lack access to adequate dental care after service. This program bridges that gap, providing free or low-cost dental services to veterans in need through Tunxis's dental hygiene clinic — restoring not just smiles, but dignity and health.
Some of the most powerful forms of healing come wrapped in comfort and companionship. Our post supports organizations that provide meaningful, personal assistance to veterans — from trained service animals to handmade quilts stitched with love and gratitude.
Blue Path is a local organization that trains highly skilled service dogs to help veterans and others, providing life-changing independence and emotional support.
The Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities program provides service dogs to veterans and individuals with disabilities, transforming lives one partnership at a time.
Each Quilt of Valor is a handmade gift presented to a veteran as a tangible expression of gratitude — a warm embrace that says "thank you for your service" in the most heartfelt way.
Quilts to Heal delivers the comforting warmth of a handcrafted quilt to veterans recovering from physical and emotional wounds, offering a healing touch that no medicine alone can provide.
Serving veterans means serving the whole community. Avon VFW Post 3272 believes that a strong community lifts everyone — veterans and civilians alike. That's why we also direct funds to local organizations working every day to meet essential needs right here in Connecticut.
$1,000
Hartford's South Park Inn provides emergency shelter, meals, and transitional housing to homeless individuals, including many veterans, helping them regain stability and dignity.
$250
A beloved local organization providing warm meals and essential goods to community members in need — a vital lifeline for neighbors facing hardship.
$250
Gifts of Love supports working poor families in north-central Connecticut with basic necessities — clothing, household items, and more — helping families stay afloat in difficult times.
$500
Supporting veterans' benefits advocacy at the national level, ensuring that every veteran receives the recognition, compensation, and care they have rightfully earned.
$202 donated
We proudly partner with the Daughters of the American Revolution to ensure that proper, dignified American flags are available to honor veterans and preserve our patriotic traditions. Proper flag display is a mark of respect for all who served beneath its stars and stripes.
$150 donated
Our contribution to the Department of Connecticut VFW Quartermaster Fundraiser helped a fellow veteran who lost everything in a house fire. As the state quartermaster he keeps posts like ours resourced and effective in our service to veterans and communities.
These contributions may seem modest in dollar amount, but they carry enormous symbolic weight — affirming our deep respect for American heritage, military tradition, and the ongoing mission of the VFW across Connecticut.
Each year on Memorial Day, members of Avon VFW Post 3272 fan out across every cemetery in Avon to place an American flag on the grave of every veteran — a solemn, hands-on tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.
On Veterans Day, our volunteers return to respectfully retire and collect each flag. This tradition is one of our most cherished acts of service — a quiet, powerful reminder that no veteran is forgotten in our community.
Here is a complete breakdown of every organization Avon VFW Post 3272 has supported in 2026. We believe in full transparency — you deserve to know exactly where your generosity goes.
Avon VFW Post 3272 has been a cornerstone of our community for generations. Every donation — no matter the size — helps us continue our mission of honoring veterans, supporting military families, and strengthening the bonds that make Avon a community worth fighting for.
VFW Post 3272 P.O. Box 297 Avon, CT 06001
or Donate Online: Electronic Donations
On behalf of every veteran we serve and every life we touch, Avon VFW Post 3272 extends our deepest gratitude for your support. Your generosity is what makes all of this possible.
Avon VFW Post 3272 — Honoring Those Who Served