The Lee-Pearson Post 1786, VFW was established in 1931 and has been continuously serving

the Manhattan area ever since. Post 1786 currently over 300 members, with thousands of

veterans and active-duty service members in the area that are eligible for VFW membership.

To better serve and support veterans in the Manhattan area, The VFW is committed to finding a

building that will allow them to relocate into a space that will better meet their needs and allow

them to expand their outreach to veterans in the community. This multi-use facility on will allow local veterans to gather for meetings and events, and to offer and receive peer support. Additionally,  this space will also serve as a place that community members can utilize for various events such as weddings, company parties, etc. This facility will include office space, space for VFW and VFW Auxiliary meetings and veteran’s services, and additional space that can be reserved and

utilized by community members.

 

Although a dedicated bar or canteen will not be provided, VFW leadership will offer flexibility for renting groups to arrange alcohol service for their events, subject to securing appropriate licensing and documentation. This decision was made in order to keep costs down and for the VFW to be fully welcoming to and supportive of all veterans, recognizing that many are in recovery. It is expected that this new, dedicated location will increase visibility and awareness of the VFW in the community, expanding their outreach and services to local veterans who may not currently be aware of the presence in the area.

 

We are asking the community for help with this project. Whether a cash grant, helping us obtain property to build / or renovate, or making any donation will go a long way in helping us to achieve this goal. We are a 501(c) 19 veterans organization, so all donations to VFW Post 1786 are tax deductible charitable contributions. All donor names will be permanently displayed inside the building. We have several levels of donor recognition with other opportunities for large donors available.