CareForTheTroops ceased operations at the end of November 2015. The VFC-(Veteran Friendly Congregation) program is now being handled by the MCA-(Military Chaplains Association) and Vet to Vet Tennessee (V2VT). Please click on the MCA or V2VT Website button where you can find information and the sign-up process regarding the VFC program. Once at the site, look for the “Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation”.
MCA and V2VT have been expanding the mission ever since. The Veteran Friendly Congregation has now included active duty military; Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation (VMFC). Two years ago, V2VT added ministries, organizations and universities to the program.
The contact at the V2VT for the VFMC program is Ia Drang Vietnam survivor and President Freddie Owens. He can be reached at fowens@tnvhc.org or by phone at (865-336-2624.
The contact at the MCA for the VFMC program is Chaplain Lyman Smith (Captain, CHC, USN, Retired). He can be reached at chaplains@mca-usa.org or by phone at (703) 533-5890.
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