HALL RENTAL

Click the "Hall Rental" tab below for details on pricing. See the hall rental calendar to see what dates are open for your events.

Hall RentalHall Rental Calendar

Honor Guard Members

Click onto the tab below for details.

Honor Guard

Help Those in Need

Help those in our community that are in need. Visit the GRIN website and see how you can help. As VFW/Auxiliary members, we should endeavor to continue to serve.

GRIN

VFW Membership

For Annual Members, please do not forget to renew your membership. For those thinking of joining, or letting your membership expire, view the link. Read up on our org. See what we do. Auxiliary and Social Members, please renew your memberships as well.

Why VFWRenew Membership Dues

Supportive Services for Veteran Families Grant

The VA has a grant for very low-income veterans to assist in housing. See the links below.

SSVA GrantVA Link

Come and Get It! Kitchen's New Hours and Menu

Please note our Hours have changed starting June 1: Tues & Thurs 548; Saturday breakfast 9AM-11:30AM and Lunch from 1200-3PM; Sunday Lunch from 12-5PM.

Menu and Hours

Check Out the Post's Calendar & News

Go to the Post's Calendar & News and look at events scheduled at the Post and the News that affects us. Like the Chili Cook-Off for the OSU-Michigan Game, or the upcoming Halloween Party, etc. as well as veterans issues.

CalendarNews

POST PICNIC UPDATE

Save the date of Aug. 23 for our post picnic. Keep watching the website for updated information as we get closer to the date.

Picnic

Italian Subs on the First Friday

Our famous Italian Subs on every first Friday of the Month for $12.

Consider Giving to Our Post

Please consider giving to our Post's 75 for 75 Campaign. We are trying to raise $75,000 for Post capital (building) improvements in honor of our 75th Year of existence. See the link on this page below to donate online, speak to our Quartermaster or Commander at the Post, or email them by clicking on "Contact" above for more information. Any and all contributions help!

June 27 Dinner Philly Steaks & Fries

Auxiliary Dinner on June 27 starting at 5PM-7PM of Philly Steaks and Fries for $12!

Euchre Nights!

Currently, the date for the Post Euchre game day is yet to be determined. The set date, will be determined by the number of people signed up for euchre. Sign up is by the front door of the Post. Please click the link for the flyer.

Euchre

2025 Fishing Trip

The 2025 Fishing trip is scheduled for 30 Aug and open to all VFW 9857 Members, VFW 9857 Auxiliary Members and VFW 9857 Social Members with a current/updated paid dues status. The deadline to sign up for the fishing trip is 15 Aug. Sign-up sheet is by the front door.

2025 Fishing TripMORE INFO

Auxiliary Thanks You

Post 9857 Auxiliary thanks all that assisted in our Annual Poppy Drive.

Thank You

Ohio Day at VFW National Home

The Department of Ohio's bus trip to the VFW's National Home for Children is set for Aug. 13. Sign-up is via website through the link below. If you have never been, it is an awe inspiring place.

National Home Bus Trip

Chaplain Otto Ministries

Chaplain Otto Ministries helps our comrades that have found themselves incarcerated. Many need a shoulder. As Christ said in Matthew 25:36 (in part) "I was in prison, and you visited me." Read the attached items.

Chaplain Otto 1MORE INFO

Columbus Zoo Military Family Days

The Columbus Zoo is having their Annual Military Family Days from June 30-July 4 for all Active Duty Military or Veterans and their accompanying families (ID required). On Saturday, July 5, they will have their homecoming per usual with entertainment and a lunch. July 5 will be free. See the attached links for both for information.

Parking PassMilitary Family Days

Sloppy Joe Dinner July 18

Extra Sloppy, just like you like 'em (My Manwich!). Sloppy Joes and chips for $6 July 18 starting at 5PM.

Auxiliary Spaghetti Dinner July 25

Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, and dessert all for $10. Can't beat that with a wooden spoon. July 27 starting at 5PM.

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WELCOME TO VFW POST 9857 PAUL S. LAWRENCE

2330 Stelzer Rd. Columbus, OH 43219 (614) 475-9188
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 

DONATE TO VFW POST 9857 PAUL S. LAWRENCE

Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your tax-deductible donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.

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Announcements

Please join us in celebration of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26.  The ceremony is at Noon to honor all who have served our nation.  Lunch will be served afterwards.

News & Events

Upcoming events

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View Local, State and National events. 

Membership

Membership Details

As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

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Post News

Important Info for Post9857 Members

Sloppy Joe Dinner

July 18 Sloppy Joes

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Auxiliary Spaghetti Dinner

July 25 Spaghetti Dinner

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Honors the United States Army's 250 Years of Valor

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary proudly join a grateful nation as we honor and congratulat...

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VFW Urges Vets to Prioritize Mental Health During PTSD Awareness Month and Beyond

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - As June marks PTSD Awareness Month, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is renewing its commitment to destigmati...

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OUR MISSION

That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.