Areas of Service

Serving veterans all year long

From schools to the fairgrounds, here’s where you’ll find VOC and what we do there.

What we do

Our year of service

Happening now

Veterans Week 2026 — school visits & the USO show

Follow our visits to all six Quincy-area schools, with photo and video albums from each stop, plus our Veterans Day Tribute to the USO.

See Veterans Day 2026
01

Each September

Veterans Stand Down

Free haircuts, clothing, food assistance, housing and job help — community resources for veterans in one place.

02

November

Veterans Week in Schools

School presentations and a Veterans Show, so students hear first-hand from those who served.

03

June 14

Flag Day

An ice cream social, lessons on proper flag care, and an American flag presentation ceremony.

04

September 11

Patriot Day

A special event for veterans and their families at the Quincy Valley Museum.

05

May

Memorial Day Luminaries

Luminaries lit in honor of our veterans who gave everything.

06

Growing season

Community Garden

Raised beds built with Quincy Innovation Academy and the City of Quincy — produce sold at the Farmer's Market.

07

Year-round

VOC Singers

Our singers perform patriotic songs at community events across the valley.

08

Year-round

Flag Retirement

A respectful American flag retirement event for worn and weathered flags.

Where we serve

Across Quincy & Grant County

  • Grant County Fairgrounds

    Veterans Stand Down

  • Quincy Valley Museum

    Patriot Day

  • Quincy-area schools

    Monument, George, Mountain View, Pioneer, Quincy Innovation Academy & Ancient Lakes visits

  • Quincy Middle & High School PACs

    Veterans Day shows & concerts

  • Quincy Farmer's Market

    Community Garden produce

  • Downtown Quincy

    Farmer Consumer Awareness Day parade

Stand with us

Honor those who served — lend a hand.