From the National Chair

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_We hope the Veterans’ Widows(ers) International Network can be helpful and supportive to all Veterans’ Survivors either receiving benefits, on the waiting list, or making inquiries.

VWIN is always ready to promote the continuation of and changes to Veterans’ Survivors benefits where needed. Over the past 15 years, VWIN has amassed a great deal of experience dealing with various political and bureaucratic entities entrusted to make decisions regarding our benefits.  We have established strong relationships with several members of Congress who support our efforts.

Just recently, after 10 years of intense lobbying at every level, VWIN welcomed the creation of an exclusive office for Veterans’ Survivors within the Department of Veterans Affairs, which had been a primary goal since our inception in 1995.

Anyone wishing to join with us campaign is more than welcome.  You can complete a membership application or contact members of the VWIN Leadership Council by phone or email.  All comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Leslie Tjarks, VWIN National Chair

We'd Like to Hear From You

If any of you have questions regarding benefits you think you might qualify for, you can submit them via our “We would like to hear from you” feature. Don’t forget to add a phone number where you can be reached, in case we need to ask you some information about the deceased veteran’s active duty service.

In order for VWIN to continue to be available to those who need help and guidance, donations are needed. We survive on our membership dues and all our Council are volunteers.

Please consider making a donation in honor of a loved one or in memory of a veteran. This information will appear in our quarterly newsletter and a copy of it will be sent to you.

VWIN is 501-c3 designated organization, so contributions are fully deductible.  In order to make a donation you can mail it to VWIN – P.O. Box 441-1043, Aurora, CO 80044-1043 or use a credit card. Please click the “Donate” button.

Cici Droll, 97, VWIN, Colorado

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Our own “Rosie the Riveter.” 


PO Box 441043, Aurora, Colorado 80044-1043               ltjarks@vetsurvivors.com                303.220.0189