American Legion - Feeney Bennett Post 128

Contributions made in 2023 for the support of State and Local Charities:1. $ 5,600.00 American Legion Dpt. of Ohio Charities Inc. 2. $ 1,200.00 Overbrook Center for Patient Activities3. $ 1,200.00 Arbors at Pomeroy for Patient Activities4. $ 1,200.00 Meigs Council on Aging for Meals on Wheels Program5. $ 500.00 Middleport Business Association (Fireworks Donation)6. $ 200.00 Good Works Inc7. $ 1,000.00 Syracuse Village for Skate Board Project8. $ 500.00 Wreaths Adventure9. $ 500.00 Gift for Yanks10.$ 90.00 National Child Safety Council11.$ 100.00 Mason County Veterans Memorial

This organization in October of this year held a Halloween event for the community. Free hot dogs, candy, and drinks were provided for anyone who visited. This activity provided a safe environment for parents to take their children to. Since everything was free, many children were able to participate who might not have been able to otherwise. Additional activities this past year include the following:* D-Day ceremony at Middleport Levee* Post Everlasting Ceremony every year for deceased veterans in the year* Spoke to students at local schools on Veterans Day each year* Participate in local parades and flag raising ceremonies* Provided grave flags and ceremonies at local cemeteries on Memorial Day

This organization, through its bingo programs, provides many opportunities for its members as well as other people in the community to have time for fun and fellowship. This social time can be very beneficial, especially for the elderly who may not have a lot of family living nearby. Another major benefit of this program is that it provides funds for charitable purposes. We are required by state law to submit 25% of net proceeds from instant bingo to American Legion Department of Ohio Charities Incorporated. Charities Incorporated keeps 10% for their charities. The remaining 90% is returned to us which we then use for our Feeney-Bennett Post 128 designated charities. See the above statement (4a) on the organzations which have been contributed to this past year.