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"Proudly Serving Nassau and Camden County"
"NEVER AGAIN WILL ONE GENERATION OF VETERANS ABANDON ANOTHER"
OUR NEXT MEETING WILL JULY 22, 2024
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Welcome
Thank you for visiting our website.
You will find information on Vietnam Veterans of America, VVA Chapter 1088, serving Nassau County, FL and Camden County, GA. We have also provided important information on issues that affect the health and benefits affecting not only Vietnam Veterans, but veterans of all eras, as well as their families.
VVA Chapter 1088 is also committed to serving our community and their citizens.
Please take the time to check out the many pages of information on the website. You will find information on membership, events and services available to help veterans.
Thank you once again and "Welcome Home".
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year, VVA 1088 awards several scholarships to deserving students in our community.
We are now accepting Applications for our 2025 Scholarships Awards.
THE 2025 AWARDS WILL BE AT THE MAY MEETING on 26th, 2025.
Anyone interested in applying can click the link button below to review and download the application forms.
OUR 2024 RECEIPIANTS
"CONGRATULATIONS"
May 24th Recipients
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June 24th Recipients
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There have been many thank you letters received by the Chapter. Here is just one. CLICK HERE.
Thank you to our scholarship committee members for all their hard work. Chairperson: Linda Cravey.
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FUNDRAISERS
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Plans are in the making for our next event.
We will be announcing the date and location for next fundraiser.
SCOLARSHIPS Fundraiser
Quick Links
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June 2024 MEETING
Our June meeting was highlighted with the presentation of two more Scholarships. We also had a returning Scholarship recipient Cierra Colgrove from last year speak sharing how much it had helped her.
Everyone set aside July 22nd as we are going to have a Low Country Boil feast at our next meeting. Everyone plan on being there and bring a guest and of course your family.
SEE YOU THEN!
SEE YOU NEXT MONTH!
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2024 SHRIMP FESTIVAL PARADE
Our Chapter participated in the Parade with a decorated Float carrying many of our members'
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UPCOMING
SPECIAL EVENTS
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday August 4th @ 5 pm
&
Thursday September 19th @ 6pm
It's Military Appreciation day at the Jumbo Shrimp baseball game. All Veterans with their families get in free.
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COLOR GUARD EVENT
Our Color Guard presented the Colors at the DAR Flag Retiring ceremony at Fernandina Beach.
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We Need Your Help
We Need Your Help to reach out to and serve ‘our’ veterans from all eras…..not only in Nassau and Camden Counties…..but throughout the great State of Florida and nationwide!
Please donate generously to the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1088, serving in support of more than 10,000 veterans in Nassau County and more than 7500 veterans in Camden County, from WW II, Korea, Vietnam,
Iraq, Afghanistan, and many other areas of service.
We Need Your Help to achieve our continuing mission. CLICK HERE to view VVA's mission.
You may choose to donate to VVA 1088 for many reasons. For so many veterans…we Thank You for your generosity.
For additional information on donating to VVA 1088, CLICK HERE
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Donate your Household Goods
Schedule a free pickup at your home to help our Vets.
CLICK HERE for pickup info or call (800) 775-8387
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Sponsors
We Appreciate all of our sponsors. Please take the time to review the list of these important supporters by - CLICKING HERE.
To get more information on becoming a VVA 1088 sponsor, CLICK HERE.
Our Webmasters:
Steve Goll & Steve Irwin
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2024 Shrimp Festival
We had our Booth at this years Shrimp Festival in Fernandina Beach. There was a good turn out and interest.
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Events and Announcements
VVA Chapter 1088 is committed to being an active part of our community. Our members take an active part in events going on in Nassau and Camden Counties. Please take the time to review these upcoming events and enter them on your calendars.
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CLICK HERE to be directed to Veterans Administration Crisis Line Website.