It has four pillars of programming that are outstanding with 91% of all donations going to these four programs:
1. The National Legion of Honor program recognizing selfless service
2. A youth essay scholarship program with a theme of selfless service.
3. An Emergency Chaplains Corps and a First Responder Chaplain Training Program
4. Vetereans Outreach to support a full array of veterans services geared to fighting homelessness, joblessness, substance abuse and suicide.
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The Chapel of Four Chaplains is a remarkable Chapel. This Chapel holds within its walls, one of the most heroic World War II stories of all time. The Chapel of Four Chaplains story relates to Four Army Chaplains of different faiths (Protestant, Catholic, Jewish and Methodist Reformed) whom gave their life jackets to four others aboard the USAT Dorchester which was torpedoed on February 3, 1943 by a German U-Boat off of the coast of Greenland. These Four Chaplains prayed in their respective religions before they perished on the ship. There was 902 people on the USAT Dorchester. Out of the 902 people, 672 perished and 230 survived. Within the Chapel we have five bronze plaques that represent the 672 people whom perished. The significance is that these Four Chaplains were of different religions coming together as one.
The Chapel of Four Chaplains has been in existence since 1947 and was organized to Tell the Story of the Four Heroic Army Chaplains who selflessly gave up their life jackets during the sinking of the U.S.A.T. Dorchester to save the lives of others. Our mission is the Tell the Story and to promote selfless service and interfaith cooperation in others.
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The Chapel of Four Chaplains adopted my son and I three years ago after he was a bugler for them at an event when he was just 9-years-old. We've attended many of their events and know about the powerful work they are doing for the veteran community. The ideals of selfless service that they promote are ones that are often overlooked. They bring attention to problems that impact many and they never turn anyone away. My son and I are so proud and honored to call them family and to be part of their mission!