As summer winds down, we’re reflecting on the powerful ways the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation supported veterans and their families across the country this season. Through our Veteran Projects Fund and Veterans Creative Arts Festival grants, we were proud to award funding to several innovative and heartfelt initiatives. From life-saving equipment to creative arts therapy,
Nonprofit organizations rely heavily on philanthropic support from donors like you, and there’s no shortage of opportunities to give. Individuals have been so inundated with asks for donations that in the late 1990s-early 2000s, the term “donor fatigue” was coined in an effort to name that feeling of being overwhelmed that has since led to
Over the last 100-plus years, the ALA has had extraordinary people from all over the country represent the national organization and make an impact on the ALA mission during their term as national president and long after their goodbye from the National Convention stage. They are deeply committed to the mission of the Auxiliary, and
Sweet summertime! Longer daylight hours, school breaks, vacations, and favorable weather. The sunshine and heat allow you to get outside more, which boosts energy levels and mood. People love summer for all kinds of reasons, but the ALA Development team loves it because it’s fundraiser season. Summer is the perfect time to kick off fundraising
The ALA Challenge Deck is designed for American Legion Auxiliary members to collaborate, brainstorm, and execute the programs of the Auxiliary in an engaging, team-focused way. This 46-card deck includes descriptions and links to additional resources for all of the ALA’s programs, like Americanism and Children & Youth. There are also two cards for the
April is National Volunteer Month, a perfect time to celebrate the dedication of those who give their time and energy, and to explore meaningful ways to deepen their impact by turning committed volunteers and ALA members into loyal, long-term donors. Volunteers infuse the mission of the ALA with dedication, passion, and a deep, personal connection
The American Legion Auxiliary Foundation is looking for talented and passionate individuals to serve for a three-year term on its board of directors. This group builds, promotes, and sustains the ALA Foundation by connecting with supporters and volunteers, all while raising funds to support the programs and services of the American Legion Auxiliary. To learn
To address homelessness in the Grand Strand areas of Horry County, S.C., American Legion Auxiliary Unit 186 was awarded a $10,000 Veteran Projects Fund grant from the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation to complete a room addition to the veteran’s building at The Compass. Formerly North Strand Housing Shelter, The Compass provides emergency and transitional shelter
Guest blog post by Cathe MacInnes, American Legion Auxiliary Foundation Board of Directors president As ALA National President Trish Ward travels throughout the country, she’s encouraging members to raise funds for the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation's Veteran Projects Fund. Donations from the ALA Challenge Decks are a large portion of that fundraising. The ALA Challenge
New Year’s is an exciting time. There are flashy dresses in display windows, fireworks, and plenty of celebrations to be had with oversized hats and noisemakers to ring in the first moments of the new year. It’s a time for a fresh start and new traditions. It’s a time to reflect on your accomplishments and
