Service is something we do together
Have a project that serves St. Charles? We may be able to serve alongside you.
Post 5036 works with local businesses, nonprofits, schools, Scout units, civic groups, and neighbors to support veterans, strengthen our community, and invest in young people.
How we partner
A partnership is not only a sponsorship. It can mean serving together, sharing expertise, lending materials or a space, supporting a program, or inviting veterans into a community event.
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Join Post members for work that matters locally, such as flag projects, remembrance, or community events.
We may bring: veterans, volunteers, and local experience. You bring: your time and a willingness to work together.
Ask to serve alongside us →02
Tell us about a school, nonprofit, civic, municipal, or neighborhood need with a clear purpose.
We may bring: people and community connections. You bring: the need, timeline, location, and any required permissions or materials.
Submit a project idea →03
Help scholarships, youth programs, veteran support, Patriots Promise, or local service continue.
We bring: an established local program. You bring: funds, volunteers, expertise, supplies, food, equipment, or another useful contribution.
Ask about program support →04
Connect local veterans with meaningful resources, employment help, wellness support, or qualified services.
We may bring: local relationships and introductions. You bring: the service, professional qualifications where needed, and capacity to follow through.
Discuss veteran support →05
Work with us on scholarships, civic education, flag programs, student recognition, Scouting, or youth service.
We may bring: veteran mentors and program experience. You bring: youth leadership, supervision, dates, and a clear educational or service goal.
Explore a youth partnership →06
Help make a community event possible through food, printing, a venue, equipment, transportation, or funding.
We may bring: participation and local reach. You bring: the proposed support and event details. We will agree on roles before making plans public.
Discuss event support →07
Invite veterans to an appropriate school program, civic ceremony, memorial, speaking opportunity, or local event.
We may bring: members or a Post representative, if available. You bring: the purpose, date, place, expected role, and event contact.
Invite the Post →Not sure which path fits? Tell us your idea anyway →
Bring us a project
A defined community need gives us something to consider together. That might be a neighborhood improvement, veteran initiative, youth service opportunity, flag project, civic activity, memorial, or a way to help a local nonprofit.
Tell us what should happen, who it serves, when it is needed, and what your group can provide. Post leadership can then consider whether members, volunteers, resources, or local connections are a good fit.
Sending an idea does not guarantee Post participation. We consider mission fit, timing, available people and resources, and Post approval before making a commitment.
Submit a Project Idea ↓
Support our programs
You do not need to invent a new project to make a difference. Ask where your time, materials, professional skills, equipment, food, space, or financial support would be most useful.
Post scholarships, Patriot's Pen, Voice of Democracy, Scout recognition, and youth service.
See youth programs →Patriots Promise and flag projects connect visible service with support for local Scouts and young people.
See Patriots Promise →Relief, connection, community events, memorial observances, and the stories of Post members.
See veteran services →
Local businesses already help Patriots Promise place flags for veterans of note. Schools and Scout units bring young people into service and civic learning. Tell us what you can offer, and we can discuss where it might fit.
Ask About Supporting a Program ↓What happens next
Why work with this Post
Post 5036 members have served in uniform and kept showing up at home. The Post works with local Scouts, recognizes students, joins civic remembrance, supports veterans, and connects people who care about this town.
Young people and veterans take part in flag and cemetery activities so the community can honor the people who served.
See Memorial Day activities →
Post members bring students and families together to recognize civic learning and achievement through VFW youth programs.
See student programs →
Patriots Promise partners help place flags for veterans of note while the program supports local Scouting and youth activities.
Meet Patriots Promise partners →Tell us about your idea
Give us the essentials. A Post representative can follow up to discuss the opportunity. An inquiry is not a commitment by either side.