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YCP Mission: To train youth at the VFW National Home for Children in citizenship and patriotism.
Character development is an essential part of the growth process at the VFW National Home for Children. To formalize the efforts to teach patriotism, community service and respect the Young Citizens for Patriotism (YCP) program was established.
Activities in this area are divided into four sub-groups, including:
- Citizenship and patriotism education
- Youth sponsored and conducted patriotic events at the VFW National Home for Children
- Participation in local, state and national events and contests that further the mission of teaching citizenship and patriotism
- Tuition and grants to support youth internships aimed at promoting citizenship and patriotism in the community at-large
YCP activities have included involving children in service to the local community, visiting museums, writing letters and visiting veterans in hospitals and many other community and civic-minded activities to help the residents be mindful of the need to give back through service. Listed below are specific activities completed by the YCP program at the National Home. To suggest a project or make a donation designated for the YCP program, contact the National Home.
Young Citizens for Patriotism Events
- Renovated Veterans Memorial Section of Rose Hill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids
- Walked in Memorial Day Parade
- Placed grave flags with VFW members at a local cemetery
- Served lunch at a local church shelter
- Volunteered at the Lansing Habitat for Humanity affiliate
- Traveled to the VFW National Convention
- Raised the flag at a house dedication
- Hosted an Easter Party for a ward at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center
- Visited the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Met with Michigan Senator at the Capitol Building
- Threw a ValentineÕs Day Party at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center
- Visited the Holocaust Memorial Center in Detroit, Michigan with a VFW member
- Sent Christmas cards to veterans at the Ann Arbor Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center
- Performed a play about veterans at the National Home Veterans Day Ceremony
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