Return the Favor to troops and their families for urgent unmet needs.Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Foundation

"Return the Favor" is a national campaign by the VFW Foundation that has many component programs designed to boost morale and fill-in governmental assistance gaps for troops (all Service Branches) and military families anywhere in the U.S. For example, since 2004, we have provided over $3,400,000 in direct payments to these deserving individuals for unmet needs such as rent, mortgage, utilities, vehicle repair, medical expenses and food/basic aid. In many instances, our intervention has stopped evictions and foreclosures on homes owned by troops. We also hold numerous "welcome home" or "sendoff" events for our troops so that they know that America truly cares and is thankful for their service. Additionally, we provide free communication options so troops can talk with their family members on a regular basis. Our programs are always non-political and absolutely free to those we so ably assist. Moreover, no VFW affiliation is required for assistance.