The members of Enumclaw VFW Post 1949, as part of its Christmas Outreach program has made a $1000.00 donation to each of the following organizations:
- Fisher House at Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM)
- Fisher House at the VA Medical Center in Seattle
- The Wounded Warrior Battalion at JBLM
- The USO at SEATAC airport
- Compass House in Renton
Fisher Houses provide a place for families to stay while they are visiting active duty family members undergoing care. They are provided room and board and are instrumental in the recovery of their loved ones.
The Wounded Warrior Battalion provides support to active duty military who are undergoing tratment, rehabilitation and/or processing for return to full duty or medical discharge.
The USO provides support to active duty military and their families who are traveling to new assignments.
Compass House is a King County sponsored initiative that provides housing to homeless veterans and their families. The branch in Renton is a recently renovated apartment complex.
The funds were raised during the VFW's Poppy Drives.
