The VFW Auxiliary Youth Activities Program empowers young people to learn patriotism, civic responsibility, and the importance of honoring our nation’s veterans. Through hands‑on projects, creative contests, and community partnerships, we help youth understand that Every Day is Veterans Day.
July 2026 - Jennifer Martin
Hi
Everyone,
I want to introduce myself; my name is Jennifer and I’m with Post 584 in Albany and I am your new Youth Activities Chairman.
Summer is here and it’s a great time to set up a lending library for your community—kids are out of school, and it is important to keep up on reading skills. I looked on Amazon and to buy a learning library kit costs between $40 and $200, depending on how fancy it is. I would go to your local post, YMCA, Boys and Girl Club, library, your church, etc. and get permission to set up a lending library. Perhaps your local library already supports a lending library then your auxiliary could donate books to it. You can get a list of patriotic books in Malta, just sign into MALTA and go to Member Resources, then click on Youth Activities and then Patriotism through Literacy where you’ll find a list of books. I wish you the best of luck with your library lending.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Martin