Welcome!

Welcome to the website of Chapter 392 of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA). Our chapter serves the greater Portland Oregon region covering Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties.

Location and Meeting Dates

Chapter 392 meets on the second Thursday of each month. Meetings are either held in person at our Vet Resource Center. Please see our calendar page to verify the time and location for the next meeting.

VVA Chapter 392 Vet Resource Center
7600 SE Johnson Creek Blvd (Second Floor)
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 558-2970
Office Hours: Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Other days by appointment
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Welcome New Members!

  • Tony Lazarus
  • William McCord
  • Edward Ward

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About the VVA

Founded in 1978, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) is the only national Vietnam veterans organization congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families. Chapter 392 in Portland, Oregon is one of over 500 chapters throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam and the Philippines.

Vietnam Veterans of America LogoVVA's goals are to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam veterans.

VVA is organized as a not-for-profit corporation and is tax-exempt under Section 501 (c) (19) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Donations to VVA are deductible as charitable contributions on the donor's federal income tax return.

Oregon Honors the USS McGinty

The Oregon state legislature recently honored the USS McGinty for it's unique connection to the Portland, Oregon area and for its service during the Vietnam War. Chapter 392 is proud to have been a part of the effort to recognize the McGinty. To learn about the USS McGinty and its recognition, please click here.

Make A Donation

Help VVA 392 by making a donation using our online form. It's quick, easy and secure. Donations to VVA are deductible as charitable contributions. Click here to learn about other ways you can donate.

Donate and Purchased Used Goods

Red White and Blue Thrift Store

Your purchases and donations of clothing and furniture help support the VVA. You can schedule a donation pickup by calling
1-888-518-VETS (8387)
or CLICK HERE to schedule a pickup online. To contact the local store, please call 503-655-3444.

Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or text to 838255

National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Call 24/7: 1-800-273-8255

My HealtheVet is VA’s online personal health record.


Visit ExploreVA.gov to learn about your VA benefits.


Visit the 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration Website