NewsVGM Group’s Q4 2025 Community Giving Focused On Veterans

VGM Group is dedicated to Making A Difference in the communities our employee owners call home. And we love to help support our brave veterans who have served this country. For Q4 2025, VGM was proud to focus our community giving efforts on those who have made sacrifices and put themselves on the front lines. 

This quarter, we made contributions totaling $9,150. 

Waterloo Black Hawks Hockey Seats of Honor 

Donation amount: $4,000 

VGM donated to the Waterloo Black Hawks Hockey Seats of Honor Program. This program gives a member of the armed forces or a military veteran tickets for them and their family to attend a Black Hawks game. During a break, they are featured on video on the scoreboard, and a short bio is read over the PA system recognizing the individual for their services. 

Blue Star Mothers of Iowa 

Donation amount: $1,000 

Blue Star Mothers’ main focus for the year is their holiday package drive, sending packages to our men and women in uniform oversees. Since 2017, more than 2,300 boxes have been sent to deployed servicemen and women worldwide. Packages sent aim to bring the holidays to active military personnel who can’t be with their family and loved ones for the season. 

You can read more about the efforts of Blue Star Mothers of Iowa at https://www.bluestarmothersofiowa.com/.  

VFW Post 3896 – Veteran Summer Meals 

Donation amount: $1,000 

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. The VFW’s Waterloo, Iowa, post frequently provides meals for veterans and their families throughout the year. VGM will be a sponsor for their summer line of meals. 

You can read more about the VFW at https://www.vfw.org/.  

American Legion Post 138 Golf Tournament 

Donation amount: $250 

The American Legion is the nation's largest veterans service organization. Made up of U.S. wartime veterans and their families, the Legion has made significant contributions to veterans and local communities. VGM was a gold sponsor for the American Legion’s 10th Annual Golf Tournament held in Waterloo, Iowa. 

You can learn more about the American Legion at https://ialegion.org/.  

Americans for Independent Living – Music With A Mission 

Donation amount: $1,000 

Americans for Independent Living (AFIL) assists aging, disabled, low-income, and homeless veterans with housing, home items, clothing, food, furniture, and home modifications. The Music With A Mission event was an evening of music, dancing, and fundraising for the Veteran programs at AFIL, which included a silent auction.  

You can learn more about AFIL at https://www.afil.org/.  

Retrieving Freedom 

Donation amount: $1,900 

At Retrieving Freedom, they are committed to changing lives by training and placing service dogs with those who need them most. Their programs are designed to support veterans with disabilities, children with autism, and families of fallen service members, providing each with a highly trained companion that enhances their daily lives. Retrieving Freedom is one of VGM’s Chairty Wall Partners—the Charity Wall allows visitors to place a sticker with their name on it under a charity partner, and VGM will donate $25 in their name to their selected charity. 

You can read more about Retrieving Freedom at https://www.retrievingfreedom.org/.  

Questions? Please contact members of the VGM Community Giving Committee at communitygiving@vgm.com