The Charles W. Woods Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10321 is located on Morse Street, which is just off Dixwell Avenue. The large, white building is the heart of the VFW and has served as the meeting and gathering place for members since 1973. Members partake in a variety of activities, including the annual poppy sale. The mission of the VFW, according to the national Web site, is to "honor the dead, by helping the living."