VFW FOUNDATION AND EMPOWER PROCESSING JOIN FORCES TO "RETURN THE FAVOR"

KANSAS CITY, MO: The VFW Foundation is proud to announce it will be joining forces with Empower Processing, a full service provider of debit and credit card processing services, to continue its support of members of the military, veterans, and their families. Empower will be making a quarterly donation to the VFW Foundation's "Return the Favor" campaign which seeks to make military personnel and their families feel appreciated for their service to our country.

"There are no words to express the deep sense of gratitude that I have for the sacrifices of those that have served, or are currently serving in our armed forces," said Empower Processing CEO Reese Kimball. "That's why Empower Processing has developed a program to provide a recurring and ever-growing source of funds for deserving organizations like the VFW Foundation and the Return the Favor campaign." VFW Foundation Executive Director John Lowe stated, "We could not be happier to be working with Empower Processing. It is clear they have a strong commitment to serving our country's heroes and we look forward to a great relationship."

Empower Processing is a full service provider of credit and debit card payment processing and other merchant services to businesses of all sizes. As a registered ISO/MSP of HSBC Bank USA, Empower offers their clients innovative solutions and technologies, competitive rates, exceptional customer service, and superior responsiveness. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Empower Processing's goal is to provide ongoing support to America's military veterans through service organizations such as the VFW Foundation's "Return the Favor" campaign and other military service organizations. Empower feels it is their duty, obligation, and honor to provide assistance to these deserving organizations through financial support derived from consumer credit card purchases at qualified Empower merchant locations. For more information, please visit www.empowerourveterans.com

The Return the Favor campaign is an awareness and fundraising campaign to honor, celebrate and support active duty military members, veterans, and their families. All VFW Foundation programs are non-political, free and require no VFW affiliation for assistance. From financial assistance for families of deployed troops to assisting veterans with benefits claims to providing prepaid phone cards for soldiers overseas, the VFW Foundation is there to provide assistance to those who deserve it most. The VFW Foundation is one of the nation's highest rated 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. For more information, please visit www.returnthefavor.org