Veterans & Military Support (VMS)
Supporting those who serve — from deployment to homecoming
Program Leadership
Chairmen: Mike Gervaise & Matt Shillingburg
mjg@frlawfirm.com |
matthewshillingburg@yahoo.com
About Veterans & Military Support
The VFW’s Veterans & Military Support (VMS) programs provide critical assistance and outreach to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. These programs are funded entirely through donations and ensure help reaches those who need it most — from financial hardship relief to transition support.
Members must log in to VFW.ORG to submit donations and receive All-American credit for contributions.
Unmet Needs Program
The Unmet Needs Program provides financial assistance to active duty, Guard, and Reserve personnel experiencing financial hardship due to deployments or service-related circumstances. Grants are paid directly to creditors to cover household expenses such as rent, utilities, or car repairs.
Status Line: 866-789-6333 — applicants must call for updates.
Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship
Sport Clips is a proud national partner supporting the VFW Help A Hero Scholarship program. This scholarship provides tuition assistance to service members and veterans transitioning to civilian careers through education.
Support those who support us — visit your local Sport Clips or learn more below.
Washington Department of Veterans Affairs
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) works in partnership with the VFW to ensure veterans and their families receive the benefits, services, and care they have earned through military service.
Program Resources
Explore additional program details, reporting procedures, and resources to assist Posts and Districts with VMS participation.
Questions or updates?
Contact your Department VMS Chairmen for assistance with donations, applications, or reports.
mjg@frlawfirm.com | matthewshillingburg@yahoo.com
