THE ASSOCIATION ASSISTED MEMBERS IN (1) MAINTAINING VOCATION SKILLS, (2) LEGAL MATTERS INVOLVING MEMBERS, (3) IN LABOR RELATED MATTERS, (4) MEMBERS WELFARE AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES; IN ADDITION, THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDED VARIOUS DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO (1) LOCAL AREA HIGH SCHOOLS, (2) LOCAL AREA STUDENTS IN THE FORM OF SPONSORSHIPS, (3) OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, AND (4) CERTAIN TRUST FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR FAMILIES OF OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.