The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a veterans and community service organization with membership limited to veterans who served in specific wars or campaigns.

Post 5702's backing of National VFW initiatives

Visits to the Veterans Nursing Home in nearby Paramus, dinners for those same veterans held at our Post, and sponsorship of Big Money Bingo Games for those veterans several times each year

Decorating graves of departed comrades with American Flags

Sending packages to members of the military currently serving in combat zones

Assisting wounded veterans through support of Fisher House and the Wounded Warrior Project         

Our Post is also a community resource where:

Civic and community groups meet

Patriotic activities in the form of a parade and ceremony related to Memorial Day are conducted

Veterans Day ceremonies , displays related to local history, and other educational activities are held

Support for the development of American ideals by awarding monetary prizes is accomplished

• through the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest to students in both Ramapo and Indian Hills High Schools

• through the Patriot's Pen Essay Contest to students in Valley Middle School in Oakland and the Franklin Avenue Middle School in Franklin Lakes

• through the VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award program that identifies and recognizes America's best educators who instill a sense of national pride in students

• by presenting Citizenship Awards to students in local middle schools

• by recognizing Scouts who have attained Eagle or Gold Award status

Car Shows and other community oriented activities are held

Our many activities are funded in part by the rental of our hall for private gatherings. The ample parking lot, full kitchen, and well-maintained facility make VFW Post 5702 an excellent place to host your party or meeting. Click on the Hall Rental button of this site for more information.

Fostering comradeship for the benefit of veteran's causes and service to the community, that is the essence of VFW Post 5702.

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