Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 1 | ORGANIZATIONS MISSION-THE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE TO PROVIDE ITS MEMBERS AND OTHER VETERANS NEEDED SERVICES, SUCH AS APPLICATION FOR VA BENEFITS AND OTHER SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS AS WELL AS PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION IN PATRIOTIC ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE COMPANY. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHES A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT IS TO ENCOURAGE ITS MEMBERS AND THE PROGENY OF ITS MEMBERS TO PURSUE THE HIGHER EDUCATION. TO ACHIEVE THESE OBJECTIVES, THE ORGANIZATION SCHEDULES SEMINARS AND BRIEFINGS ON VETERANS RELATED ISSUES AND SPONSORS GROUP EVENTS, SUCH AS ANNUAL PICNIC, DINNER FUNCTIONS ON THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS INCLUDING CHINESE NEW YEAR PARADES ON MEMORIAL DAY AND VETERANS DAY AND THE 9/11 REMEMBERANCE. VISITS THE HOSPITALIZED MEMBERS IN THE HOSPITAL. BURIAL HONOR INCLUDES PAYING THE LAST RESPECT TO THE DECEASED MEMBER AND CONDOLES WITHTHE DECEASED FAMILY MEMBERS AT THE FUNERAL. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES IN ANY AMERICAN LEGION FUNCTIONS THAT INCLUDES COUNTY, DISTRICT, DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK AND NATIONAL CONVENTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTES TO THE NATIONAL COMMANDERS PROJECT SUCH AS NATIONAL EMERGENCY FUND TO HELP LEGION MEMBERS WHO IS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DURING DISASTER, THE LEGIONS LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP FUND, WHICH FUNDS THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE LOST A PARENT IN OUR NATIONS SERVICE AND TO THE COMFORT WARRIORS FUND, WHICH PROVIDES COMFORT ITEMS NOT ISSUED BY THE MILLITARY OR GAVERNMENT TO THE WOUNDED SOLDERS IN THE MILITARY HOSPITALS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS AN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. SIX 6 AWARDS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO WILL BE GOING ON TO COLLEGE AND SIX 6 FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS BASED ON THEIR SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE CREDENTIAL. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SERVICES SUCH AS CLEAN UP CHINATOWN DOUBLE TEN CHINESE INDEPENDENCE DAY AND CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COLOR GUARD DETAILS TO PRESENT THE COLORS IN THE OPENING CEREMONIES FOR MANY CIVIC AND COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS, SOME OF WHICH ARE SBA VETERANS JOB FAIR AND BUSINESSES SUCCESS, AUTUMN-MOON CULTURAL FESTIVAL, LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION OPENING CEREMONY, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY NATURALIZATION CEREMONY. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS CPLDC CHINATOWN PARTNERSHIP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FUNCTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION IS CO-PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOUVERNEUR DOWNTOWN HOSPITAL FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH RELATED PROGRAMS ANNUAL FLU VACCINATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED THE SECOND FLOOR AUDITORIUM TO CHINATOWN WORKING GROUP CWG FOR THEIR MONTHLY MEETING WHICH ENDS IN JUNE 2014, ALSO TO U.S. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM FOR THEIR SEMINAR, CHINATOWN YOUTH INITIATIVE CYI FOR THEIR PRESS CONFERENCE AND NYPD 5TH PRECINT YOGA CLASS FOR DOMESTIC ABUSED VICTIMS. THE ORGANIZATIONS FACILITY IS OPEN FROM 1100 AM TO 600 PM WEEKDAYS AND 900 AM TO 600 PM ON WEEKEND. THE MEMBERS CAN READ THE DAILY NEWSPAPERS OR BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY. THEY CAN WATCH TELEVISION, OR PLAY DOMINO OR PLAY TILE CARDS, OR RELAX AND ENJOY EACH OTHERS COMPANY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES REFRESHMENT AND COFFEE OR TEA DAILY TO ITS MEMBERS. APPROXIMATELY 500 MEMBERS AND THEIR FRIENDS UTILIZE THE FACILITY ON A WEEKLY BASIS. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d - ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT | N/A |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line Line 11b - ORGANIZATIONS PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 | NO REVIEW WAS OR WILL BE CONDUCTED. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line LINE 19 - GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION | NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line Line 9 - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES | ROUNDING DIFFERENCES |
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