St. Charles Memorial Post 5036 · Since 1945

Service continues.

Veterans belong at the heart of St. Charles.

The people behind the Post

Every veteran has a story.

Military service is one chapter. Their lives of leadership, family, friendship, and community service continue here at home.

Find your starting point

What brings you here?

Veterans, families, students, neighbors, and local businesses are all part of what this Post makes possible.

For veterans and families

Need help or a trusted connection?

Find local guidance on benefits, relief, and where to turn next.

Get veteran support →

For veterans and neighbors

Want to meet us first?

Come by for morning coffee. You do not need to be a member to start a conversation.

Start with coffee →

For eligible veterans

Ready for your next chapter of service?

See who can join, what membership includes, and how to begin.

Join Post 5036 →

For community members

Have time or a project to share?

Work alongside veterans on practical service in St. Charles.

Serve with us →

For parents, students and Scouts

Looking for a youth program?

Explore scholarships, student recognition, and local Scouting partnerships.

Find a youth program →

For businesses and organizations

Want to make local service possible?

Bring a project, serve alongside veterans, or support a Post program.

Explore ways to partner →

Service to veterans · Service to youth · Service to St. Charles

There are many ways to thank a veteran. The best one is to serve beside them.

The people behind the Post

Every veteran has a story worth knowing.

Military service is one chapter. Our veterans also build families, teach, lead, mentor, and care for the town they love.

Post 5036 veterans stand in the Honor Guard in downtown St. Charles
Post 5036 veterans stand together in remembrance. Photo by IDT Photo
A local student stands with Post 5036 veterans after receiving Patriot's Pen recognition
Veterans celebrate a local student
A Scout places an American flag at a veteran's grave
Scouts honor veterans during Flags for the Fallen

Veteran profiles

Meet the people who keep showing up.

Post Commander John “Jack” Erwin served for 21 years in the Army National Guard, then continued serving as an educator and veteran advocate. His is one of many lives that shape Post 5036.

Read veteran stories →

In memoriam

Their stories remain part of ours.

Our memorial preserves the lives and service of Post members who came before us, including the families, careers, and friendships that mattered beyond the uniform.

Honor our fallen heroes →
Local Scouts salute an American flag installed through the Patriots Promise program Local coverage: Tri Cities Central ↗

Service in action

A flag in the yard.
A future in motion.

Patriots Promise brings an illuminated American flag to St. Charles homes on six national holidays. The proceeds help local Scouting and youth programs, turning a symbol of service into support for the next generation.

See how Patriots Promise works

Partners in service

They help Patriots Promise reach farther.

These local businesses help place flags for veterans of note and support the young people who will carry service forward. Interested in helping the program grow? Explore a partnership with the Post.

Mendel Plumbing and Heating Vons Electric The GOAT and The Office McNally's Heating and Cooling St. Charles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Parent Petroleum The PRIDE Stores

Come as you are

Start with coffee at the Veteran Center.

WED + SAT

Morning coffee

7:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Veterans and neighbors are welcome. No membership or appointment is needed to come by and meet us.

3RD MONDAY

Post meeting

Dinner at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Members gather to plan Post service and make decisions together.

Have a question before visiting? Find ways to contact Post 5036 → Qualifying nonprofit groups can also ask about using the center.