VVA Chapter 885 is dedicated to the premise that “never again will one generation of veterans abandon another.”
Become A Chapter Member
Membership in Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., is open to U.S. armed forces veterans who served on active duty (for other than training purposes) in the Republic of Vietnam between Feb. 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975, or in any duty location between Aug. 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975.
To learn more about membership in VVA Chapter 885, call the office at 910-762-4288 or email VVA885wilm@gmail.com. Regular office hours at 801 Princess St., Wilmington, are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Or join the AVVA
If you don’t meet the regular VVA membership requirements, you can join Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America (AVVA). AVVA members include families, friends and supporters of Vietnam veterans, veterans from before and after the Vietnam era, as well as Vietnam veterans. VVA members can have dual membership in AVVA as non-voting AVVA members. Be as active as your time, talents and interests allow.
Meet Your Chapter Officers
VVA Chapter 885 officers and board members:
President: Curt Farrison
1st Vice President: Charles DesLaurier
2nd Vice President: KC Jones
Secretary: Don Betz
Treasurer: Bob Doleman
Benefits Officer: Tiney Corbett
Chaplain & Minority Affairs: Henry Spool
Outreach: Floyd Palmer
AVVA/PIO: Donna Gonsalves
Sergeant At Arms: Ralph Brown
Members At Large
Frank Hassell
Floyd Palmer
Marc Biddison
Services Offered
- File claims for veterans to obtain benefits.
- Provide help for destitute veterans.
- Phoenix Mission.
- Ashley House.
- Veteran Health Clinic Intensive Case Management Program for mentally ill veterans.
- Purple Hearts Dinner.
- Toys for Tots.
To learn more about services offered by VVA Chapter 885, call the office at 910-762-4288 or email VVA885wilm@gmail.com.
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