Services for Veterans, Active Duty, and Military Families
As America remains engaged in the longest war in our country’s history, our active duty servicemembers, veterans, and their families often have needs and are not sure what help is available. The Auxiliary has decades of experience working with service providers and linking those in the military community who are in need with appropriate assistance. Whether it’s a question about education benefits or a need for legal help, we have set up this Gateway to Services as a "one stop shop" to connect those in need with the resources that may meet that need.
Caring for Families of the Deployed
The American Legion Family is always ready to help our deployed OIF/OEF servicemembers and their families. Last year alone, American Legion Auxiliary members in Florida raised nearly $10,000 for Operation: Military Kids and sent 90 children of deployed military to camp. In New Jersey, $11,000 worth of phone cards and 100 cell phones were donated to facilitate day-to-day communication between active duty military and their families. Read more...