The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) is a charitable organization dedicated to serving veterans and has chapters across the country. The VFW advocates for veterans' rights and provides support through financial assistance programs, community service initiatives and a network of resources for both physical and mental health. Having a well-designed workspace with functional, durable furniture can help VFW staff achieve their mission of supporting veterans.
The Texas VFW chapter won an NBF Veterans Day Office Giveaway and was able to witness the power that quality workspace solutions can bring to the office. Watch the video to learn more about Texas VFW, the grand prize winner of the NBF 2018 Veterans Day Giveaway and read about how we helped transform spaces in their facility below.
Industry: Government
Location: Austin, TX
A former marine veteran, Dan West accepted the award acting as the Director of Headquarters Operations for Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars in Austin. A voice for veterans, currently deployed members of our armed forces and their families, Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated to providing a place for all those who have sacrificed in United States conflicts abroad.
Before
When West entered our Veterans Day Office Giveaway, his office was outdated to say the least. Scratched-up desks, bookcases and storage cabinets were worn and old-fashioned with a bulky appearance that made the room look tiny.
Not only was the furniture in the space old but it was also not functional enough to support West in his everyday tasks. With paperwork and reading materials strewn about every work surface, he needed filing and storage space that would accommodate his heavy workload as well as concealed storage for keeping the space looking neat and tidy.
After
When West found out that he had won first place in our contest, he considered carefully what type of furniture would best fit an office rooted in tradition and history. First, desks and storage from the Sauder Via collection were added to the office to provide an updated take on the traditional furniture that was in the office previously.
Not only was the look of the space important to the team at the VFW but so was the functionality of the room. In addition to desks, the Via items added to the space included filing cabinets, wardrobe cabinets, storage hutches and more so that employees would have plenty of room for housing paperwork and other materials.
The traditional cherry furniture is tied into other areas of the office, including an executive office that features a more minimal appearance, with an executive desk and credenza rather than a large L-desk with storage. This office also features a Lesro guest chair for facilitating meetings as well as display cabinets to house the many awards and armed forces memorabilia in the office.
A third office in the building has been equipped with an adjustable-height desk from the NBF Signature Series Statesman collection. This desk offers modern ergonomics while maintaining the traditional look of the office. Employees using the desk will be able to alternate between sitting and standing in one convenient workspace, and the utility drawers allow for convenient storage of important office supplies.
West is excited about the space he’s created from his winnings and eager for what the future will bring, saying, "The VFW saved me, and I am doing my part to ensure it is here 100 years from now to help veterans I will never know and who will never know me."
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