Buddy Poppies Income Sets Record
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 |