October 18, 2025
Dear Valued Comrades, Family and Friends,
Preserving Purpose. Honoring Service. Empowering the Mission.
For over three decades, Matthew House-Chicago has stood on the front lines of compassion-providing housing, mental healthcare, food, and vital support to individuals, families experiencing homelessness, including our homeless veterans (33% of the homeless population). Their mission is deeply aligned with the values of the American Legion: Service, Sacrifice, and Solidarity.
Today, we face a critical moment.
Matthew House Chicago also was the operational headquarters of Elvin J Carey Post 236 since 2008. And on June 30th, 2025 Matthew House closed down it’s doors and operation, leaving a big gap in services to our veterans and the community. The Elvin J Carey Post Family have decided to pursue purchasing the Matthew House property or a building in nearby.
Rising costs, shrinking funding, and growing needs mean we can’t carry out this mission alone. We’re reaching out to those who know what it means to show up, stand tall, and support a cause worth preserving.
We humbly invite you and your organization to partner with us through a financial gift or sponsorship to support our Preserving Purpose, Honoring Service, Empowering the Mission Campaign. Your contribution will help:
~ Support veterans and families in crisis
~ Sustain trauma-informed care and essential daily services
~ Preserve the legacy of service we’ve built in our community
Every dollar is more than charity-----it’s a statement of remembrance, honor, and commitment to action.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation at www.ejclm.org or by mailing your gift to 416 Douglas Street, Park Forest, IL 60466.
If you have questions or wish to connect directly, I can be reach at 1-773-330-5219 or ejclmfund@ gmail.com.
Together, we can preserve the mission. Together, we can honor the call.
Derrick David Stinson, Commander
ELVIN J CAREY POST 236
BIG E
3728 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
1-844- POST 236 or 1-844-767-8236
Special Raffle only 300 Tickets will be sold at $20.00 each.
1st Prize is $1,000.00 and additional Prizes. Prizes may be prorated if less than 90% tickets Sold! Winner need not be present.
Name: _________________________________________________________ Telephone: ( )______________________________
Address: _____________________________________________ City/State/Zip: _______________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________ Organization: __________________________________________
_____ Please reserve _______ seats @ $80.00 each = $_________________
_____ I am unable to attend, enclosed is my Donation of: $___________
_____ FULL PAGE COPY READY AD $100.00
_____ Raffle Ticket(s) @ $20.00 each = $_______________________________
Mail to:
Elvin J Carey Living Memorial
CO: American Legion Post 236 (Attn: EJCLM)
3728 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
Chicago, IL 60653
Please direct any questions to
Derrick David Stinson
(773) 330-5219
[email protected]
Mark Stroud, Jr, Chairman
(773) 750-6450
Fund Our Mission
Thank you for reaching out . We look forward to connecting with you and will respond as soon as possible.
For immediate assistance, you can also reach out to Derrick David Stinson at 1(844)767-8236. Thank you for your support!