2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010 (to date)
Benevolent Assistance	$6,900	$13,177	$10,000	$24,500	$16,061	$2,000
Phone Cards	$4,859	$6,816	$20,101	$25,993	$75,967	$10,094
Aid to Troops	$16,577	$4,000	$63,000	$108,107	$69,643	$36,206

The most important category is "Aid to troops". This figure represents the amount of direct aid we give to families and soldiers and includes such items as medical assistance not covered by the VA, travel assistance so a family member can be with a wounded son or husband, help in making a soldier's house accessible for his wheelchair and much more. Benevolent assistance represents help given to veterans and their families who are suffering financial hardship. The military has even recognized our phone card distribution program, which allows soldiers in Iraq to call loved ones at no cost

The vast majority of each dollar raised (73¢) goes toward the actual aid we provide and the administration of that aid.  Fundraising accounts for only about 27¢ of each dollar raised.  This falls well under the guidelines issued by the Better Business Bureau that no more than 35% should be spent on fundraising. Our Board is all volunteer and, as retired military ourselves, we're well aware of the types of assistance our armed forces personnel and their families need.