Meeting Location: American Legion Post 176, 6520 Amherst Ave. Springfield VA 22150
Meeting Time: 3rd Saturday of each month (except for July, August and December) 1:00 pm
Chapter 353 services the Greater Washington, National Capital Region (metropolitan area centered around Washington, D.C). The mission of the Military Order of the Purple Heart is to foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among combat wounded veterans, promote patriotism, support necessary legislative initiatives, and most importantly, provide service to all veterans and their families. We endeavor to do better for each other and by each other always. The Purple Heart is composed of military men and women who received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds suffered in combat or by an act of international terrorism. Although our membership is restricted to the combat wounded, we support all veterans and their families with a myriad of nation-wide programs by Chapters and National Service Officers. https://988lifeline.org/ - If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here. At the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone. The Purple Heart Scholarship Program is a competitive program that awards scholarships to Purple Heart recipients and their spouses, children, and grandchildren each year. Scholarships range from $1000-$5000. Check out list of past recipients and awards at the link. https://www.purpleheart.org/ScholarshipProgram
Disaster relief: Any members who experienced any disaster and need assistance, the chapter or department can apply for funds on. Please remember we are here to assist during any type of Natural disaster as much as possible for our members. We also can assist Veterans that are not purple heart recipients however MOPH members have priority. Purple Heart Magazine: https://www.purpleheart.org/magazine
Join the MOPH: https://www.purpleheart.org/MemberType
Join the Auxiliary: https://www.purpleheartauxiliary.org/copy-of-about-1
