COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Armed Forces Chamber Community Development Corporation, a 501(c)(3) public charity and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), is the philanthropic arm of the Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Nevada, with additional offices in California, Florida, and Texas, its primary mission is to provide support to U.S. veterans, active service members, and their families.
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
With a comprehensive approach, the Armed Forces Chamber Community Development Corporation prioritizes various crucial areas, including community and economic development, diversity and inclusion, education, environmental sustainability, health and human services, hunger relief, healthy eating, public safety, and enhancing quality of life. The organization's hallmark initiatives cover a broad spectrum of activities. These range from distributing vital resources like food, school supplies, and toys to conducting health screenings and informational sessions.
The food distribution initiative gathers surplus groceries, including produce, deli items, bread, fresh flowers, bakery goods, eggs, and more. These items are then distributed free of charge to local U.S. veterans, active service members, and their families.
Under the school supply program, the Armed Forces Chamber Community Development Corporation collects new backpacks, clothing, stationery, and footwear. These supplies are distributed free of charge to students enrolled in elementary, middle, and high schools who come from families of U.S. veterans, active service members, and their families.
During December, in celebration of the Christmas holiday, the toy program collects unwrapped toys suitable for boys and girls aged 0-11. These toys are distributed free of charge to children from families of U.S. veterans, active service members, and their families.
Furthermore, the health program offers health screenings and informational sessions free of charge to U.S. veterans, active service members, and their families. Health screenings include blood pressure, cancer, cholesterol, diabetes, and more.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Collaborating with esteemed partners such as GlowZone Las Vegas, KCEP 88.1 FM, Las Vegas–Clark County Library District, Las Vegas Mini Grand Prix Family Fun Center, Martin Luther King Jr. Senior Center, Nevada State Police (formerly Nevada Highway Patrol) and the North Las Vegas Readiness Center, the Armed Forces Chamber Community Development Corporation delivers impactful initiatives.
“The Armed Forces Chamber has contributed greatly to our community outreach, thanks to their enthusiasm and commitment. André and his team have used their resources, relationships, and promotional tools to deliver quality events to thousands of people in our city and the Greater Clark County area. We’re very grateful for their partnership.” Tony Wilson, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
GENEROUS DONORS
Generous contributions from donors such as Amazon, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Capital One, Grand Canyon University, Krispy Kreme, Mountain America Credit Union (MACU), Port of Subs, Sam's Club, Sleep Well Las Vegas, Sprouts, Star Nursery, Subway, Target, United Nissan, Walmart, Wells Fargo, and Whole Foods enable the Armed Forces Chamber Community Development Corporation to effectively fulfill its mission.
EXTENDING SUPPORT
Moreover, the Armed Forces Chamber Community Development Corporation extends its support to other initiatives benefiting U.S. veterans, and active service members, including backing the Civil Air Patrol-Vegas Valley Composite Squadron, as well as various veterans treatment courts programs like the Henderson Municipal Veterans Treatment Court, Las Vegas Justice Court Veterans Treatment Court, and Las Vegas Municipal Veterans Treatment Court.
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a unique public service organization chartered by Congress that functions both as a nonprofit and the U.S. Air Force auxiliary. CAP’s mission is supporting America’s communities with emergency response, diverse aviation and ground services, youth development and promotion of air, space and cyber power through aerospace education. CAP flies a wide range of operational missions daily, including search and rescue, disaster response and supporting counterdrug operations. They also execute aerial target missions to maintain combat readiness of air defense assets, conduct special-use airspace surveys and fly orientation flights for teachers, Air Force ROTC and Air Force JROTC cadets.
The Veterans Treatment Court takes a team approach to rehabilitate veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) who have been charged with a misdemeanor crime. The mission of the Veterans Treatment Court is to enhance public safety and coordinate services for the veteran by providing a judicially supervised regimen of substance abuse and mental health treatment in addition to addressing the holistic needs of the veteran with the goal of returning productive law-abiding citizens to the community, thereby reducing costs associated with recidivism.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURES
The Armed Forces Chamber Community Development Corporation confirms its adherence to IRS regulations concerning the public disclosure and accessibility of exempt organization returns and applications. In accordance with these guidelines, the corporation displays its exemption application, determination letter, and annual returns for public inspection and copying. Click on the document name or year to view the document.
Exemption Application
Determination Letter
Annual Returns