--Assists disabled and needy war veterans and members of the United States Armed Forces and their dependents, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans

--Conducts programs that perpetuate the memory of deceased veterans and members of the United States Armed Forces and comforts their survivors

--Conducts programs of religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes

--Sponsors and participates in activities of a patriotic nature

--Provides social and recreational activities for members