Promotion of the social welfare of the community, assisting disabled and needy war veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans Providing entertainment, care, and assistance to hospitalized veterans or members of the U.S. Armed Forces Carrying on programs to perpetuate the memory of deceased veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and to comfort their survivors Sponsoring or participating in activities of a patriotic nature Providing social and recreational activities for their members.