The Future Promise of any nation is directly measured by the present prospects of its youth - John F. Kennedy
VFW Post 4218 is committed to improving and protecting the prospects of the future by nurturing, encouraging, and preparing the children and young adults of our community to face the challenges and opportunities of the future

Sports

VFW Post 4218 supports a number of youth sports programs in the area teaching our youth the value of effort and the meaning of team work

Corning Sharks Wrestling Team

Corning Manta Rays Swim Team

Corning Youth Baseball Programs

Corning Youth Soccer Teams

Scholarships

Patriot Pen Scholarships
The best investment we can make is investing in the future of our youth
Patriot Pen Logo

Every year VFW Post 4218 awards over $350 in scholarships to local students entering the VFW National Patriot’s Pen Essay Competition

Every year VFW Post 4218 awards $600 in scholarships to local students entering the VFW Voice of Democracy Speech Competition

Post Scholarship Logo

Every year VFW Post 4218 awards $2,250 in scholarships to local students to assist them with their postsecondary education goals

Programs

VFW Post 4218 Sponsors a number of programs to help students achieve their goals and dreams
FFA Students at National Convention

VFW Post 4218 contributes to numerous student activities like sending FFA students to the annual National Convention

Sober Grad Crab Feast Announcement

The Post is an avid supporter of the Seniors’ Safe and Sober Grad night by contributing to and funding this important initiative

CUHS Cardinal Stadium

From contributing to new wrestling mats and resurfacing tennis courts, to sending students to camps and conventions, VFW Post 4218 is ever ready to serve tomorrow’s leaders