Theme: “Create a Blue-Ribbon Environment to Celebrate the Service of Our Veterans.” Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Committee is to promote programs and services that assist and enhance the lives of veterans and their families, ensuring restoration and/or transition to normally functioning lives. Areas of Emphasis: Support rehabilitation and healing of veterans through arts, crafts, and…
Theme: “Our Volunteers are Blue Ribbon Winners for Our Veterans” Areas of Emphasis: Enroll Auxiliary members as VA Voluntary Service (VAVS) volunteers at VA health care facilities. Volunteer recruitment and Retention both outside the VA and inside the VA healthcare facilities Volunteer Opportunities: volunteer outside of a VAMC, the first step should be to…
Theme: “Believe in the Power of Poppy Distribution for our Veterans and Their Families” The purpose of the Poppy Committee is to educate ALA membership and the public on the significance of the poppy and the program’s financial benefit for veterans, military, and their families. Areas of Emphasis: Promote the Poppy Program and increase revenue….
Theme: “Honoring Service, Supporting Families, Strengthening National Security” The program is the American Legion Auxiliary National Security Program. Is service and awareness program that supports a strong national defense by helping active-duty military members, veterans, military families, Blue Star and Gold Star families, emergency responders, and survivors. Auxiliary members can work with the National Security…
“Believe in all Sides Coming Together for the Good of All – especially the Veterans.” The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion are the voice for our military veterans and servicemembers. Please stay up-to-date on all issues affecting our veterans and current servicemembers. It is so very simple to…
Theme: “Believe in the Magic and Power of our Future” The Junior Activities Committee is to inspire active participation in members aged 17 and under so they become engaging, productive members who will want to continue their American Legion Auxiliary membership into adulthood. This mentoring can take on many forms including organized Junior Unit meetings,…
Theme: “Believe in Being Remembered at Holiday Time” Christmas Holiday Gift Shops make it possible for veterans residing in VA facilities to give a gift to a loved one by means of a $10.00 gift card from either Wal-Mart, Target, or McDonalds. At Christmas time each veteran will have their gift card of choice put…
Theme: “Let’s Play Santa for our Students!” Education Program Overview Purpose – to promote quality education for children & adults, especially those related to our military and veterans. Donations are used to award $1000 scholarships to those not majoring in nursing. This does not include PPP Nurses, Edna Mae Unfer, or Children and Youth Scholarships….
Theme: “Make it a Blue-Ribbon Year for Your Community” A major outreach program of the Auxiliary since 1926, Community Service demonstrates our longstanding commitment to making our communities better places to live, as we support the work of American Legion posts and other organizations in local service projects. You can become involved in your community…
Theme: “Where Every Kid Shines: Connecting Friends, Creating Leaders with Fun, Collecting and Celebrating: The ALA Hometown Heroes Fair Way” The Children and Youth Program emphasizes protecting, caring for, and supporting children and youth, particularly Veterans and military families. The ALA Children & Youth program strives to support and promote the Children & Youth Program of…
