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For more information about how to donate, contact Todd DePastino  Phone: 412-623-9029  Email: todd@veteransbreakfastclub.org

The Veterans Breakfast Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible, and copies of our IRS determination letter and form 990 are available upon request.

Thank you to those who donated in 2023 to the VBC to support our programs and publications. 

(donations to 11/26/23)

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