VFW Auxiliary Post 976, Troy Illinois

10/28/2026

Join us in honoring the brave men and women who have served our country!
Troy VFW Post 976 and Auxiliary invite you to our Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 8, at 1 PM along Market Street in Troy.
⭐ Ceremony to follow at Tri-Township Park
⭐ Luncheon at the VFW following the ceremony
Bring your family, wave your flags, and help us show our veterans how much their service means to our community. ❤️🤍💙

09/03/2026

FIRST FRIDAY — FINAL RAFFLE OF THE SEASON! We’re closing out summer with a double header you won’t want to miss!
🎟️ September Raffle: Stars & Stripes Summer Picnic Set Two picnic chairs, RTIC cooler, insulated tumblers, dinnerware, patriotic towels, and a matching tablecloth — everything you need for one last red white and blue backyard bash.
🔥 Grand Prize Finale: All American Grill Master Kit Weber Original Star Spangled Kettle Grill, $100 gift certificate to Kelly’s Butcher Shop, $100 gift certificate to Troy Foods, Inc., patriotic aprons and towels, BBQ spices and sauces, grilling tools, chimney starter, Kingsford charcoal, lighter fluid, and lighter. It’s the full cookout command center!
✨ Bonus: All September raffle tickets will be combined with entries from May, June, and August for the Grand Prize drawing.
⏰ Even with the First Friday start at 6:00 pm, drawings will be held around 9:00–9:15 PM.
❤️ Every ticket supports Veterans Community Project – St. Louis, helping provide housing and services for local veterans.
Come out, have fun, and help us finish the season strong for a great cause! 🇺🇸

08/05/2026

✨ RED, WHITE & WIN… and WOW, THIS BUCKET IS A WHOLE VIBE! ✨
The VFW Auxiliary Post 976, Troy Illinois is rolling into August First Fridays Downtown Troy with our next raffle in the series — and this one is bursting with patriotic personality!

🎁 THE RED, WHITE & WIN BUCKET OF GLORY
Inside this majestic bucket of freedom, you’ll find:
⭐ Gift cards (for treating yourself like the hero you are)
⭐ Lottery tickets (because destiny might be feeling generous)
⭐ Stars made of $1 bills (it’s art… it’s money… it’s patriotic origami)
All sitting proudly on a tray with FOUR tumblers ready for iced tea, lemonade, or whatever beverage pairs best with victory.

🎟 Tickets: 1 for $5 3 for $10 8 for $20 (Scientifically proven to increase your chances of winning by… well… buying more tickets.)

🎉 Drawing at the end of the night — winner does NOT need to be present!
So buy your tickets, wander the event, grab a lemonade, pet a dog, enjoy the music… we’ll handle the suspense.

🔥 BONUS: Every ticket ALSO enters you into the Grand Prize All American Grill Master drawing on September 4 — a $500 value of pure grilling glory.

All proceeds support the Veterans Community Project of St. Louis helping end veteran homelessness. Your fun Friday moment = real impact.

Come find us, grab your tickets, and let’s make August a Red, White & Win kind of night!💙❤️✨

07/28/2026

🎉 Congrats to our July Patriotic Patchwork Quilt Winner — Debra B.! 🎉 The winning ticket was drawn by our VFW Post 976 Commander and Auxiliary President.
The quilt was presented by Auxiliary members — including the talented quilt maker herself.
Thanks to your support, we’re getting closer to furnishing a tiny home for a veteran through Veterans Community Project in St. Louis. ❤️🏡
📅 Next Raffle: First Fridays Downtown Troy — August 7th! We’re bringing the Red, White & Win Prize: a patriotic serving tray, glasses, and an ice bucket stuffed with $1 money stars, lottery tickets, and gift cards.
Come out, have fun, and help us support our veterans. 🇺🇸✨

07/24/2026

🎉 FINAL WEEK ALERT! 🎉
Our Patriotic Patchwork Quilt Raffle is wrapping up — and you do NOT want to miss your chance at this beauty!

This gorgeous, handmade quilt (crafted and donated by one of our talented Auxiliary members!) is ready to go home with one lucky winner. Could it be you? Could it be your neighbor? Could it be your dog who steals all the blankets? Honestly… anything is possible at Week 3. 😄🧵✨

🎣 Join us at the Troy VFW Post 976 Friday Fish Fry
📅 This Friday, July 24
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets just $1 each
(Yes… ONE dollar. Uno. A single dollar. You can’t even buy a soda for that.)

🎉 Winner drawn at 7:00 PM!
You do not need to be present to win — but we’ll absolutely cheer extra loud if you are.

💙 All proceeds benefit Veterans Community Project of St. Louis
Your ticket helps build tiny homes and big hope for local veterans. That’s a win even before the quilt is won.

Come hungry, come patriotic, come ready to support a great cause — and maybe go home with the coziest red, white and blue quilt in Illinois. 🧵💫

07/17/2026

STITCHES & FISH STICKS: ROUND TWO! 🐟
The VFW Auxiliary Post 976, Troy Illinois Quilt Raffle is rolling into Week 2! We are back, we are blessed, and we are heavily obsessed with this gorgeous quilt.

Want to win it? Here is the Friday game plan:

-The Details-
Where: The Troy VFW Post 976 Friday Fish Fry!
When: Tonight from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
The Mission: Eat crunchy fish, buy lucky tickets, win a masterpiece.

-Why You Need This-
Maximum Cozy: Science says quilts make couches 200% comfier.
Good Carma: Every dollar goes directly to the Veterans Community Project of St. Louis
Total Bragging Rights: Your friends will be incredibly jealous of your new blanket.

Skip cooking tonight. Come get some legendary fish, support our amazing Veterans, and secure your chance to win the ultimate prize.

See you at the ticket table! 🎟️

07/12/2026

🎉 July Patriotic Patchwork Quilt Raffle Fun! 🧵
Get ready, Troy — our VFW Auxiliary Post 976, Troy Illinois is raffling off a gorgeous handmade quilt created and donated by one of our talented members!

🎟 Tickets are just $1 and you can snag yours during the Troy VFW Post 976 Friday Fish Fries on July 10, July 17, and July 24. ✨ Drawing is July 24 — and nope, you don’t have to be there to win!

All proceeds support the Veterans Community Project of St. Louis, so every ticket helps make a difference.

Come grab dinner, grab tickets, and join the fun!

06/22/2026

Troy Community—Thank You!
We’re so grateful for your continued support at First Fridays Downtown Troy for our Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights Raffle! Congratulations to Erin F., our June “Stars, Stripes & S’mores” prize winner!
Thanks to your generosity, proceeds are climbing toward our $5,000 goal to help veterans in need. 100% of all proceeds are being donated to Veterans Community Project of St. Louis.
Next up for July is our Patriotic Patchwork Quilt Raffle! Tickets are just $1 each and will be sold at the Troy VFW Post 976 during the Friday Fish Fry from 4–7 PM on July 10, 17, and 24. The winner will be drawn July 24 at 7 PM — you don’t need to be present to win!
Let’s keep the momentum going and show our community spirit for our veterans!

06/03/2026

🔥 LIGHT UP YOUR SUMMER & SUPPORT OUR VETERANS! The Troy VFW Auxiliary Post 976 is back for our 2nd First Friday raffle of the summer — and this month’s prize is a crowd pleaser:
✨ The Stars, Stripes & S’mores Firepit Kit! Perfect for summer nights, backyard fun, and patriotic vibes all season long.
🎟️ Tickets: $5 each • 3 for $10 • 8 for $20 Every ticket ALSO enters you into the Grand Prize All American Grill Master Kit drawing on Sept. 4 — a $500 value!
💙 Your ticket = direct impact. 100% of proceeds support Veterans Community Project – St. Louis, helping build tiny homes and provide life changing services for veterans in need. Summer Goal: $5,000 — let’s hit it together!
📍 First Fridays • Downtown Troy • 5–9 PM Stop by, grab your tickets, and help us make a difference for those who served. 🔥
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05/25/2026