Veterans First Limited

“The Treasurer of the organization distributes a PDF copy of the 990 to all board members for review and comment prior to the return being filed.”

“At each board and committee meeting, if there is a discussion of selecting or engaging a vendor or service provider, all in attendance are asked to recuse themselves from this discussion if there could be a perceived conflicy. Annually, the organization reviews and discusses the conflict of interest policy and requests that each board member list and scknowledge any known conflicts.”

“The board reviews the compensation for the officer by comparing their compensation to the compensation of individuals in like positions in comparable organizations using Forms 990, compensation studies, and other available data. The board then approves any changes in compensation based on this information. An individual who is a member of the board who receives compensation, directly or indirectly from the organization for services, is precluded from participating in discussions or votes pertaining to their own compensation.”

“The organization will provide, in a timely manner, governing documents including its conflict of interest policies, when requested in writing or in person.”

“Hand Up Program Assists with rent, deposits, utilities and deposits, phone bills, medical bills, medication, legal fees, childcare, automotive payments and repairs, auto insurance, bus passes, gift cards for cloths, food and gas, non-perishable food, hygiene items, personal essentials, cloths, school supplies, work clothes, shoes and supplies, house hold items i.e. furniture, bed and bath linens, appliances large and small, kitchenware, cleaning supplies, collaborate to provide home repairs, collaborate to provide wheel chairs, electric wheel chairs, walkers, canes, automobiles. Financial Assistance Rent Paid 32 months of rent Deposits paid 3 rental deposits Mortgages Paid 1 mortgage payment to stop foreclosure Utilities Paid 28 month of utilities Phone Paid 4 months Medical and Medicine Assisted 4 veterans Called Humanitarians they do not qualify for VA Medical Benefits Vision 1 veteran glasses Auto Repair Paid 7 auto repair bills to include mechanical and tires Auto Insurance Paid for 2 veterans Bus Passes Provided 91 daily bus passes Home Repairs In collaboration with AC company repaired AC Unit for elderly Widow of Veteran Moving assistance Assist 2 veterans with UHaul truck expense to move locally and out of state Gift Cards - Food and Gas. Also provided the following items that were in-kind donations to us - We gave to veterans, veteran families and single parents, widow, widowers and elderly veterans Hygiene items, Cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, care packages, non-perishable food. To Homeless Veterans, we gave water, food, backpacks, blankets, sleeping bags, plastic sleeping mats, towels, socks, hats, cloths, jackets, shoes, belts, suitcases, glasses, and hygiene items.”

“Events for Women Veterans and Veteran Families Establish and collaborate on monthly and annual events for women veterans and veteran families. Heal Her Art - In collaboration with American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 is a monthly event whose attendance averages 25-30 max capacity is 30 and whose mission is to engage Women Veterans in art therapy using a proven creative process to explore emotions, reduce stress and anxiety, increase self-esteem, and promote good health and well-being. Muster and Mingle is a monthly event whose attendance averages 20-40 and growing steadily we have no maximum capacity for this program and whose mission is to provide Women Veterans an intimate supportive social venue in which to gather, have a relaxing time and enjoy camaraderie with Sister Veterans, while providing supportive programs and services. Additional annual program events are the Women Veterans Beauty Bash, Easter Baskets for Veterans Children, BackPack Program for Veteran Children, Thanksgiving Boxes for Veteran Families, and Christmas for Veteran Familes. We support Women Veteran Specific Events and other Veteran Events. VA Women Veteran Program and Events, Arizona Veterans Standdown, State Women Veteran annual Expos and Summits, Women Veteran Organizations, Women Veteran Luncheons, Veteran and Community Organizations Events.”

“Collaborations - We continually build collaborations to address the needs of Veterans, their families, widow, widowers and caregivers with a special emphasis on women veterans, homeless women veterans, elderly veterans, widows, widowers and caregivers. We collaborate with Federal, State and Local Agencies, Veteran Service Organizations and Auxiliaries, Veteran and Community Organizations, Companies, Churches, Associations, Lodges, Women Organizations, and Individuals. Our gola is to establish new and innovative programs and services to enhance the lives of Women Veterans. We also collaborate on programs and services with other organizations and collaborate to establish new ones.”

“Other fees for services includes course instructors, career employment counselors, and admin support.”