
In 1865 President Lincoln made a vow that America would always “care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow.” The Vermont Veterans’ Home has been honoring that promise since 1884. The Friends of the Vermont Veterans home is dedicated to helping make sure that mission continues to be a success into the future.
As American soldiers protect our democracy and human freedom throughout the world every day, the need to continue to invest in supporting our veterans is more important than ever… and more challenging. Each new generation of veterans has new needs that must be balanced by the staff at the Veteran’s home. Each year health care costs increase, and state budgets are dwindling.