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,
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
The Thanksgiving holiday symbolizes the importance of togetherness, giving back, and gratitude. The day serves as a reminder to appreciate what we have, treasure the people in our lives, and show kindness and generosity to all. At the American Legion Auxiliary, we remain inspired by the kindness and generosity of our members and loyal supporters.
By Jennifer Donovan An easy way of giving back to our mission American Legion Auxiliary members are known for supporting our veterans. Serving our nation’s veterans is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Veterans’ needs can vary from community to community. ALA members are great at finding solutions to those needs. Unfortunately, sometimes the cost of the
As 2023 draws to a close, the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation invites you to look back on the projects funded in the past 12 months and join us in reaching toward diverse and strengthened partnerships to better the lives of veterans, military, and their families in the new year. In 2023, the ALA Foundation offered
For more than 15 years, the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation has funded initiatives to serve veterans, military, and their families. The ALA Foundation empowers American Legion Auxiliary entities (units, districts/counties, and departments) to forge partnerships with organizations serving veterans and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities in their communities. Together, our ALA entities and
The start of each new year brings with it feelings of excitement, productivity, and hope. We set financial goals, personal goals, and professional goals for the upcoming year. But do we set goals to be of service? Are we taking the time to evaluate the communities we’re living in and making it a priority to
The American Legion Auxiliary Foundation began serving veterans, military, and their families in 2007 and has never looked back. Though the ALA Foundation’s impact has grown exponentially since its inception, there is more to be done. One thing is certain: The ALA Foundation has served our nation’s heroes diligently for the past 15 years, and
American Legion Auxiliary members across the country continue to demonstrate creative and helpful ways to serve our nation’s veterans, military, and their families. Alley-White Unit 52 in Mountain Home, Ark., started a food pantry at its post home to help make a difference for veterans in the community. “It’s something that has always been important
