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Over 90 Years of Helping Military Veteran Families 2014 2015 Annual Report The work they do for children is unmatched Children have the opportunity to be just that children They are nurtured loved supported and cared for Absolutely wonderful home for our veterans and their children Former Resident Without the services of the National Home I don t know where my three children and myself would be today They provide a home and safe environment for my family to live while I can get back on my feet This place has helped my family in ways I will never be able to repay I have no idea where we would be without them They treat you like family Resident Visited the home in May Best experience since my kids and grandkids were born The Staff were all friendly and knowledgeable The residents told very positive events that have happened to them and their families They were all grateful for the I was in a desperate situation as a single mother I had nothing counciling given for financial health and many and nowhere to turn with my child I was welcomed in and treated more to help them get on the path to success so well by all the volunteers and staff My daughter was my major A Supporter concern and she was so loved and cared for at the nursery that without them I do not think we would be where we are today This place was an answer to my prayers and the service they do to families in need of comfort and help I cannot put into words VFW home for Children saved my and my daughter s life and provided a safe environment until I was able to provide a future They gave us our lives back Former Resident HELP HOPE The services they provide for my family are overwhelming such as tutoring life skills trips job skills daycare just to name a few The National Home also teaches my children the value of our veterans and the sacrifices they have made for us We are very grateful and blessed to live at the Home Resident We are proud to support such a wonderful place that allows Families and Children of Veterans to assist them in their time of need It is amazing such a place exists so the children can continue to be educated enjoy a fun place to be with others that share their experiences and so much more A Donor HONOR

1932 Buddy Poppy Girl 2014 Buddy Poppy Boy Daycare Graduates UAW Carnival Graduation Celebration Fishing Trip Home Depot Volunteers Dept Jr Vice Orientation New Montana Farmstead Barn Winter Fun Learning science skills 2014 2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEES as of 6 30 2015 Jim Mueller President District 6 Virginia Carman Vice President District 12 Dave Ouellette District 1 Warren George District 2 Cortina Barnes District 3 Yvonne Crawford District 4 Darlene Mays Tittman District 5 Merridy Lewis District 7 Mike McGrath District 8 Tom Tweet District 9 Al Cantu District 10 Barbara Stodgell District 11 VFW Commander in Chief John Stroud VFW Adjutant General John Hamilton VFW Quartermaster General Bob Greene VFW Auxiliary President Ann Panteleakos VFW Auxiliary National Secretary Treasurer Jan Owens Secretary Treasurer of the Board Garry Goff Two new videos were produced featuring a family that recently lived at the Home and two brothers that grew up living at the Home They can be seen on our Youtube channel 2014 2015 Management Team Patrice Green Executive Director Molly Studinger Program Director Todd Marriott Facilities Director Tim Smith Marketing Development Director

The VFW National Home for Children provides support and resources to our nation s military and veteran families empowering them to strengthen their lives and by doing so serves as a living memorial to all veterans Dear Friends and Supporters Since 1925 the VFW National Home for Children has stood as a symbol of America s gratitude for the sacrifices made by the men and women serving our nation and their families where we live out the motto Honor the dead by helping the living Today s VFW National Home for Children is a place where families touched by war can rebuild their lives and strengthen their families And we couldn t do it without you Your support makes it possible for families to be a part of the National Home s peaceful and supportive community Work Crew learning skills and earning money Because of individuals like you in the past year the National Home has been able to help families struggling with the economy build their personal financial skills help our children succeed in the classroom with on campus tutoring and enrichment programs give parents the much needed time to study or work by providing licensed child care and help hundreds of military and veteran families across the country through our Military and Veteran Family Helpline I hope you are as proud as I am of all you are helping us accomplish here at the National Home Please know that if you are ever in Mid Michigan and would like to see firsthand the difference your donation is making please call 800 424 8360 to schedule a tour We would be honored to show you the wonderful things your gifts make possible for the children and families of the VFW National Home for Children Easter Treat Egg Hunting Fall Festival Enthusiasm Sincerely Patrice Green Executive Director Operation Changing Lives Donation CFC 12412

990 Financial Information Summary Revenue Contributions Investment Income Other Revenue Total Revenue 3 853 515 875 981 106 762 4 836 258 Expenses Program Services Management General Services Fundraising Total Expenses 3 916 024 724 676 605 373 5 246 073 Revenue Less Expenses 409 815 Net Unrealized Gains Losses on Investments 812 138 Change in Net Assets 1 221 953 Assets Cash and Equivalents Investments Receivables Property and Equipment Beneficial Interest in Perpetual Trusts Other Assets Total Assets Liabilities Accounts Payable and accrued expenses Total Liabilities Net Assets Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted Total Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets 12 74 209 501 10 616 009 126 715 6 503 335 1 894 398 81 510 19 431 468 416 070 431 652 11 283 779 3 833 241 3 898 378 19 015 398 19 431 468 The VFW National Home for Children is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization supported solely by contributions from private individuals and organizations Although the VFW National Home for Children is an autonomous organization separate from the Veterans of Foreign Wars the two organizations as well as its Auxiliaries work in unison to serve the families and children of veterans and active duty military personnel Learn more about supporting the VFW National Home for Children www vfwnationalhome org 866 483 9642 info vfwnationalhome org CFC 12412