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Honoring Our Heroes

A Community Center: Building Together

Veterans of Valley Junction, a non-profit foundation, has a mission to build a community center to honor the history and service of veterans and the military while serving members, their families and community. Please join us as we raise funds to make this vision a physical location for a military museum, veteran mental health resources and community center in Valley Junction.

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Side and Front View

Vision: Multi-purpose community center for events, meetings, veterans mental health resources, and military museum.

Front View

Vision: Easily accessible for all veterans and community members.

Inside View

Vision: Open space for community and VFW Post events and meetings.

Inside View

Vision: Open space for community and VFW Post events and meetings.

Iowa Veterans By The Numbers

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Yearly Economic Impact of Iowa Vets

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Vets in Iowa

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Vets in Iowa Are Employed

A Military Museum

The foundation is including a military museum in the new Veterans of Valley Junction Community Center. Honoring veterans, providing educational resources and cultural preservation offer the community an opportunity for future generations to understand and appreciate the sacrifices made by veterans.

Mental Health Awareness

Mental health resources will be a critical part of the Veterans of Valley Junction Community Center. The main areas of focus will be supporting transition to civilian life, improving access to care and enhancing overall well-being.

Local Events and Programs

This new facility, run by Veterans of Valley Junction, will be host to numerous types of community activities for youth, veterans and their families.

Veterans of Valley Junction Building A Vision For The Whole Community

Community Activities

Participate in events that bring veterans and the community together. From youth activities to social gatherings, there’s something for everyone.

Get Your Gear

Show your support with exclusive gear. All proceeds go towards building and maintaining the VFW Post 8879 community center.

Inspire Our Youth

Empower the next generation by connecting them with veterans’ stories, experiences, and values.

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Our Mission

At our non-profit, we are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for veterans. Our community center will be a hub for mental wellness, mentorship, and peer support programs, designed to meet the unique needs of those who have served. Our mission goes beyond constructing a building; we aim to establish a space where veterans can experience the camaraderie and respect they deserve. Join us in building a community center in West Des Moines that honors and supports our veterans.

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Our Partners
Connecting Community with heroes.

Contact us to learn how to join this effort as a partner or individual donor.

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