VFW Post 764 Charitable Fund

VFW 764 Charitable Fund

Lew Irwin, Chairman

INDEX

2007 Charitable Fund
2007 Charitable Fund Guidelines [PDF document]
McMurray VFW Awards 7th Round of Charitable Funds
McMurray VFW Awards 6th Round of Charitable Funds

2007 Charitable Fund

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Post 764
McMurray, PA 15317

May 1, 2007

SUBJECT: Proposal Requirements for the McMURRAY VFW CHARITABLE FUND.

1. Objectives. The mission of the McMurray VFW Community Partnership Committee is to support the VFW’s national program goals, to enhance the quality of life within our community, and to demonstrate our post’s commitment to the community by identifying and assisting worthy local organizations and initiatives with financial support. With this mission in mind, the Committee strives to identify and support activities that fall into one or more of the following categories:

(a) Does the proposal promote activities designed to stimulate interest in American history, American traditions, and patriotism in general?

(b) Does the proposal encourage understanding of our civic responsibilities and national institutions?

(c) Does the proposal assist important youth activities, such as the Boy Scouts, hunter safety programs, Special Olympics, athletics, academics, or others?

(d) Does the proposal enhance home, automobile, or bicycle safety?

(e) Does the proposal aid in drug awareness or help limit substance abuse?

(f) Does the proposal assist law enforcement officials or other public servants in their own efforts toward public safety?

(g) Does the proposal directly enhance the quality of life for everyone in our community?

2. Eligibility. All individuals and organizations within Peters Township and the surrounding communities are eligible for support.

3. Proposal format. Please provide the following information to us to describe your request for funds:

(a) Cover page: Include names of project director and any co-directors, the name of the organization, and mailing and telephone points of contact;

(b) The amount of support requested;

(d) A description of the project, including a description of how the project fits into one or more of the categories above;

(e) Attachments of any supporting documentation or references that would be of use to the Fund’s evaluating committee.

4. General. This proposal does not need to be elaborate, but rather should “get the point across.” If the evaluating committee needs any additional information, the committee will contact the project director directly. Project directors will be responsible for accounting for the usage of the funds to the Post. While the Post will consider requests for assistance of larger or smaller amounts, it is anticipated that the average grants awarded will range from $250 to $500.

5. Timeline: The submission deadline is July 1, 2006. The notification of awards will take place about a month after that deadline.

6. For further information. Feel free to contact me at 724-942-0577 with any further questions.

Lew Irwin
Chairman
Community Partnership Committee

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Post 764
460 Valleybrook Road
McMurray, PA 15317

MCMURRAY VFW AWARDS SEVENTH ROUND OF CHARITABLE FUNDS

The Community Partnership of VFW Post 764 awards grants to 13 organizations in it’s 7th round of charitable donations. They are:

CASA FOR KIDS, WASHINGTON CITY MISSION, INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK, USMC TOYS FOR TOTS, PETERS TWP. MEALS ON WHEELS, WASHINGTON WOMEN’S SHELTER*, LITTLE LAKE THEATER, WESLEY INSTITUTE, MONTOUR TRAILS, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY(WASHINGTON UNIT), S. HILLS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP, PETERS CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, LIFE/TEEN OF ST. BENEDICT.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Post 764
460 Valleybrook Road
McMurray, PA 15317

July 15, 2004

McMURRAY VFW AWARDS SIXTH ROUND OF CHARITABLE FUNDS

1. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 764 of McMurray recently completed its sixth round of charitable giving to area organizations and community initiatives. The Post is proud to announce that its members supported 24 different charitable causes with support totaling nearly $5,000.

2. Community Partnership Committee chairman Lew Irwin noted, “The veterans of McMurray Post 764 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars are very pleased to be able to help all of these fine organizations and initiatives. In each case, these organizations consist of hard-working people who are trying their best to improve the quality of life for all of us.”

3. Included in the groups given support in this sixth round of charitable giving are the following:

a) Girl Scout Troop 1930 of Peters Township for their Memorial Day flag project;

b) The Washington County Sheriff’s Office for auxiliary radio equipment;

c) The Peters Township “Youth Exemplifying Sportsmanship” initiative for promotional materials;

d) The Washington Hospital for its Pediatric Fitness Center;

e) The Washington County Veterans’ Memorial Association to support an electronic archive;

f) The Little Lake Theater for its in-school theater program;

g) The Interfaith Hospitality Network for support of its programs for the needy;

h) The Montour Trail Council for construction support;

i) The Venetia Heritage Society for renovation support;

j) The U.S. Marine Corps’ Washington County “Toys for Tots” program;

k) The Washington City Mission for support of its programs for the needy;

l) The Wesley Institute for support for its educational programs;

m) The Meadowcroft Museum of Rural Life for its American flag project;

n) Eagle Scout candidate Theodore Hollot for his Peterslake Park service project;

o) The Washington County League of Women Voters for its “sunshine law” seminar;

p) Peters Township “Meals on Wheels” for support of its programs for the needy;

q) The Mingo Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America for campground shelter construction;

r) The Peters Township “Character Counts” initiative for its character programs;

s) The Washington Women’s Shelter for its programs for abused women;

t) CASA for Kids for support of its child advocacy programs;

u) The “P.O.R.C.H.” anti-drug initiative for promotional materials;

v) The American Cancer Society for support of its Washington County programs;

w) The Washington Kiwanis Club to support its hosting of the Viet Nam Traveling Wall;

x) Community Action Southwest in support of its programs for needy children.

4. Contact Lew Irwin at 724-942-0577 with any questions regarding this release.

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