Niantic /East Lyme Kari Hill VFW Post 5849

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Niantic /East Lyme Kari Hill VFW Post 5849 Kari Hill Post located at 39 Columbus Ave P.O. Box 194 Niantic, CT 06357 For hall rental contact Patrick Hughes (860) 214-0215

The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000. Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans. Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010. Annually, the 2.1 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary contribute more than 11 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings bonds to students every year, to encouraging elevation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there.

The East Lyme Kari-Hill VFW Post is holding its annual Fall Rummage Sale this coming Saturday (October 3rd) from 9 AM to...
09/30/2026

The East Lyme Kari-Hill VFW Post is holding its annual Fall Rummage Sale this coming Saturday (October 3rd) from 9 AM to 2 PM at 39 Columbus Avenue in Niantic. It's gonna be a big one - don't miss this!

Come support the Kari-Hill VFW Post 5849 Auxiliary. Who knows what treasure you may find!
09/25/2026

Come support the Kari-Hill VFW Post 5849 Auxiliary. Who knows what treasure you may find!

Thinking of joining the VFW? Learn about benefits and enjoy the friendships. Help veterans in need and support the commu...
09/17/2026

Thinking of joining the VFW? Learn about benefits and enjoy the friendships. Help veterans in need and support the community.
Contact All American. All State Niantic/East Lyme Kari-Hill VFW Post 5849 for more information and an application. Leave a comment, a message. or call 860-739-7364.

09/13/2026

No Veteran fights alone.

The Veterans Crisis Line is here 24/7:
đź“žDial 988, then press 1
📲Text 838255
đź’» VeteransCrisisLine.net

09/13/2026

A very special shout out to all our food sponsors. Scott’s Meat Market, Constantine’s, By the Bay,Ron’s Guns, Cafe Sol, Charlie’s Place, Flanders Fish, Slipper Shell Catering, Giuliano’s Bakery, Castello’s , Recovery Room, The Shack and Smith’s Acres. So even if it rains there will be plenty of food.

09/13/2026

Address

39 Columbus Avenue
Niantic, CT
06357

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(860) 739-7364

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