Chapter Notes
We are planning for the Veteran's Day parade.
November 11, 2026:
11:00 am Honor Guard Shoots one round to open the Parade
11:02 am National Anthem Starts
11:05 am -12:00 pm continue parade till police car ends the route.
Following the parade there will be a hot dog luncheon at the Big Rapids Amvets Post.
Our meeting is November 5th at 6pm.
If you're interested several arrive at 5PM to enjoy some time to socialize and have dinner before the meeting.
Come help us help our fellow veterans..
Community Giving Day 2026
Our chapter will have a table at Community Giving Day 2026.
It will be held at the
Big Rapids Eagles 2535
18361 16 Mile Road
Big Rapids, MI 49307
from 11 AM to 4 PM on December 1, 2026.
Please stop by and make your donation to the nonprofit organizations that help members of our community,
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18
Our Mission
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18, the organization is dedicated helping veterans and their families to live a better life.
Regular meetings are the second Thursday of each month starting at 6:30PM.
Our History
Founded in 1933, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18 has been serving our communities for over 90 years. Our organization was established to address the growing need for assistance veterans and their families.
We are just one of many chapters in the state of Michigan.
Our Programs
We offer a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of the veterans of the community, including emergency financial assistance, transportation, and a service officer to assist with VA claims. Our goal is to assist veterans and their families to live a better life.
Join Us
Become a member
To become a member or find our additional information about the DAV click the link below.