Contributions resulting from our semi-annual distribution of Buddy Poppies at four locations in Edmonds, Mukilteo, Lynnwood (unincorporated Snohomish county) and Mill Creek reached a record amount of over $ 13,620. A hearty well done to all hands who participated and if you didn’t, you missed a great opportunity to have a wonderful experience while aiding the cause of Veterans Relief. Below is the Relief Committee’s budget for distribution of those funds in the coming fiscal year.
Post Relief Fund Budget 2015-2016
| Administrative Expenses | ||
| Poppies | $2,500 | |
| Postage/Supplies | 200 | |
| Service Officer | 2,500 | |
| Community Programs | ||
| Freedom Scholarship | $ 4,000 | |
| Youth Programs | 500 | |
| Teacher of the Year | 300 | |
| Student Essay (Youth/VOD/PP) | 600 | |
| Fixed Contributions | ||
| Orting/Retsil Veterans Homes | $ 2,000 | |
| National Home | 500 | |
| Military Support Services | 1,000 | |
| USO | 1,000 | |
| Special Olympics | 500 | |
| Discretionary Contributions | ||
| Fallen Heroes (+ Speakers) | $ 2,250 | |
| Fisher House (Two homes) | 2,000 | |
| Santa’s Castle (JBLM) | 1,000 | |
| Chaplains’ Offices | 1,500 | |
| Semper Fi Fund | 500 | |
| CRISTA Camps | 1,000 | |
| Northwest Battle Buddies | 500 | |
| Rainier Therapeutic Riding | 500 | |
| Wreaths Across America | 500 | |
| Miscellaneous/Contingency | $ 2,059 | |
| Total | $ 27,409 | |