Building Support for 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 hobbies. Support veteran caregivers, family members and…
Theme: “Auxiliary Members are Putting the Best Construction on Volunteerism” 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: “Building our Veterans a Better Life, One Poppy at a Time.” 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. Educate our…
Theme “Keeping Our National Security Strong is Our Foundation!” As we build this year, we must start out with a good foundation of national defense. The American Legion Auxiliary National Security Program includes supporting not only our veterans but active-duty military members and their families as well. Our program supports and promotes a strong…
“You Cannot Build a Great Building on a Weak Foundation. Be Legislatively Active.” 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 submit written…
Theme: “Pouring a Strong Foundation to Build a Brighter Future for Our Veterans” 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…
Theme: “Building Holiday Memories for the Future” 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 in…
Theme: “Education is the Foundation for Our Future!” 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…
Theme: “Let’s make The American Legion Auxiliary the Cornerstone of our Communities Through Service” Community Service Committee promotes the American Legion Auxiliary’s commitment to making our communities better places to live by supporting local service projects. Making our communities better places in which to live is something Auxiliary members strive for each day across this…
“Children and Youth are the Building Bricks for our Youth” 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 The American Legion. Christmas Gift Program Fund Donations fund Christmas…
