i came here to speak for the vec. in 2006, i needed to go to the philippines, but i could not go home because of financial reasons. so i went to the vec to help the veterans. i went there and asked for their support. one of the community leaders, rita, help me fill out the application forms so that i could get what i want. after a year, i went back home and i got the answer. every first and third month -- days of the month, the fridays, we received free cleaning. -- free legal clinic. this clinic, we learned the status of immigration for our relatives. we were updated to the current and proposed benefits for filipino world war two veterans. once a month, we receive this socialization, dancing, and free food. we know each other and the veterans. seniors are also updated about computer skills. they are being taught how to use the computer. once a week, we received food every thursday. arts and crafts, too. i would beg the board of supervisors to please not cut their budgets so that seniors can enjoy their twilight years