By Hannah Amos PTSD Awareness Month in June is an opportunity to share recognition and support for those diagnosed and affected by post-traumatic stress disorder and PTSD-related issues. American Legion Auxiliary entities aim to be a constant support for our veterans who endure the challenges of PTSD. The American Legion Auxiliary Foundation provides an avenue
By Hannah Amos PTSD Awareness Month in June not only educates the public on post-traumatic stress disorder and PTSD-related issues but also helps to destigmatize it. The American Legion Auxiliary Foundation’s Veteran Projects Fund (VPF) grants provide the means to carry out the ALA’s legacy of Service Not Self and support veterans, especially those suffering from the
By Hannah Amos Connection. That’s what we all crave. A community full of people who support each other. A community as an outlet from the stressors of the world. The ALA and American Legion Auxiliary Foundation strive to provide a connection and outlet for our veterans, military, and their families. For these populations, finding that
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
