named programs · 9 · from sources
what they call their work
Darts
Hosts dart games on Tuesdays at 5 pm.
Friday Fish Fry
Offers fish dinners and other menu items to the community on Fridays from noon to 8 pm.
Meat Raffle
Conducts a meat raffle on Sundays at 1 pm.
Pool Tournament
Hosts a pool tournament on Saturdays at 1 pm.
Queen of Hearts
Organizes a Queen of Hearts event on Thursdays at 6 pm.
Snacks
Offers a snack menu including burgers, Philly cheese steaks, and pizza on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends.
Taco Tuesday
Offers tacos on Tuesdays from 4-7 pm.
Thrift Store
Sells donated clothing, household goods, appliances, and media at affordable prices to the community, with proceeds supporting local veterans and their families.
Wednesday Lunch Specials
Provides various lunch specials to the community on Wednesdays from noon to 6 pm.
activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 4
- Conduct weekly recreational and fundraising games Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsHosts recurring social gaming events including a weekly pool tournament every Saturday at 1 pm, a Queen of Hearts card game every Thursday at 6 pm, a meat raffle every Sunday at 1 pm, and darts games on Tuesdays; these events foster community engagement and support organizational activities.
- Hold regular membership meetings for American Legion and affiliated groups Veteran & First Responder Peer Support and WellnessConducts monthly meetings for members and affiliated organizations including Legionnaires, Sons of the American Legion, Auxiliary, and American Legion Riders to coordinate activities and maintain organizational engagement.
- Host weekly community dining and social events Themed Community Meal EventsOrganizes regular public dining events including a Friday Fish Fry (12–8 pm), Wednesday meal service (12–6 pm) with rotating menu items, and weekday snack offerings; also hosts Taco Tuesday (4–7 pm) with food and darts games (5 pm). Menu includes fish, shrimp, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, and sides like fries, coleslaw, and onion rings.
- Operate thrift store to provide affordable goods and support veterans Community-Supported Thrift StoreRuns a thrift store that sells donated items at low prices to make essential goods accessible to people across socio-economic backgrounds; revenue generated funds support for local veterans and their families in areas such as healthcare, housing, and education.
strategies · 2
how they think
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- Regular social and recreational events with food to build veteran community community_gathering_through_social_events unique to this orgHosts weekly social, dining, and recreational events combined with food service to create consistent opportunities for community engagement, strengthen connections among veterans, and foster a sense of belonging.
- Thrift store model for recycling, affordability, and veteran support community-based recycling and reuse unique to this orgOperates thrift stores as a multifaceted strategy to promote community-based recycling by accepting donated goods, increase affordable access to essential items for low-income individuals, and generate revenue that is reinvested into veteran support services.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$90K
Contributions & grants$5K6%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$84K
expenses
Total expenses$95K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$9K
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$-12K
Cash$-14K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$-12K
Liquid reserves-1.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -19.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 9
- BILL MANCHAS — FINANCE OFFICER
- ED HOWARD — COMMANDER
- GARY LAMKEN — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- JON PUTNAM — VICE PRESIDENT
- MARK WESTBERG — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- MYRA TANNER — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- ROGER COALLOWAY — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- STAN ABOYTES — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- TOM BROWN — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Bob's Western Wear Partner — Partnered with local business Bob's Western Wear, as indicated by logo display on website.
- KRIM FM Partner — Partnered with local radio station KRIM FM, as indicated by logo display on website.