Post offers sponsorship opportunities and veteran-friendly decals to connect with Walker County’s veteran community
HUNTSVILLE — Melvin White VFW Post 5871 is reaching out to Huntsville-area businesses with an invitation to become veteran-friendly partners, emphasizing the importance of supporting the more than 6,000 veterans who reside in Walker County.
The announcement, distributed through the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce, points out that some estimates place the number of veterans living in the county even higher. The post asks businesses to consider how they serve the veteran community, posing questions such as: Do you offer veteran or military discounts? Do you give hiring preference to veterans? Do you support veteran causes? Do you support veteran organizations?
Opportunities for visibility
VFW Post 5871 outlines several benefits for businesses that join the sponsorship program. Participating businesses can proudly display a veteran-friendly window decal, incorporate artwork into business cards and letterhead, and be featured on the post’s website and social media pages. The organization also highlights promotion through its monthly newsletter, which is distributed to 1,500 addresses and then shared on platforms such as Nextdoor – Huntsville Communities – and Facebook. According to the post, the Facebook posting is shared with groups made up of more than 50,000 members in Walker County.
“These efforts allow us to direct veterans to your business,” the post explains. “They trust us and they’ll trust you with our recommendation.”
Sponsorship information
Businesses can become sponsors of VFW Post 5871 for as little as $10 per month. Sponsorship opportunities include promotion in newsletters, recognition on social media, and ongoing visibility within the community. Interested businesses can request contact to discuss sponsorship.
The post also invites the community to stay connected by visiting its Facebook page, exploring the post blog, or participating in raffles.
Contact details
Melvin White VFW Post 5871 is located at 463 State Hwy 75 N, Huntsville, TX 77340. For additional information, the post can be reached by email at webmaster@vfw5871.org or visit the post website at VFW5871.org.
The email campaign that shared this information was distributed through the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce. The chamber notes that the message is a paid advertisement and states it does not necessarily agree with or endorse the information or views expressed.