Each American Legion Auxiliary department is filled with members who care and want to help veterans, military, and their families. Auxiliary members strive to be a cornerstone in their communities, helping those in need. As ALA entities provide a helping hand to their communities, the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation provides members the means of support.

By Hannah Amos The American Legion Auxiliary Foundation positively impacts the lives of our veterans, military, and their families by funding programs of the American Legion Auxiliary today and for future generations. For the 2025-2026 administrative year, 19 grants were awarded, totaling more than $110,000 to ALA units and departments nationwide. Of these grants, 15

By Hannah Amos The American Legion Auxiliary is full of passionate people who see a need and help. To better support this passion, the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation provides grants. For the 2025-2026 administrative year, 19 grants were awarded, totaling more than $110,000 to ALA units and departments across the nation. Of these grants, 15

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