The Vytautas Kareivis Aid Society, established in 1910. our building sports a Lithuanian flag and symbols. Inside it has a bar and a Heritage room. Among the Lithuanian memorabilia there one can find a society uniform: at its beginning and long after that, Vytautas Aid Society was a paramilitary organization and its members used to march the American streets in these Lithuanian uniforms. Eventually, the Society changed. For example, well 
until the 1980s there was a requirement that a person who joins must be a Lithuanian through a paternal line (i.e. have a Lithuanian surname) but now a maternal line is also acceptable and women are allowed to join. Non-Lithuanians may join as associate members and since 2000s non-Catholics are allowed to join as well. Only Lithuanians could be full members, however.
Mission Statement
The purpose of this Society shall be, first and foremost, to celebrate Lithuanian history, family and culture. We aim to lead a Christian perspective in the activities we are involved with and that we extend to our local community. It is our goal as Lithuanian and Associate members, to project this perspective in social activities both in and outside the organization. We extend financial help and support to Lithuanian members in case of illness or death. We value and celebrate the unique and diverse talents, perspectives and experiences of all our members and should always strive to treat each other with sensitivity and respect.