The American Legion Auxiliary is the largest patriotic women’s service organization
in the world, with nearly 1 million members. Affiliated with The American Legion, the
Auxiliary is a veterans’ service organization with members in nearly 10,000 American
communities. The organization sponsors volunteer programs on the national and local
levels, focusing on three major areas: veterans, young people and the community.
Auxiliary members believe in the ideals and principles of America’s founding fathers
and pledge to foster patriotism, preserve and defend the Constitution, promote
allegiance to God and Country, and uphold the basic principles of freedom of religion,
freedom of expression and freedom of choice. The Auxiliary embodies the spirit of
America that has prevailed through war and peace and continues to stand firmly
behind America today, as it did when the organization was first founded.
Initially, the Auxiliary was organized by concerned women who took on the day-to-day
responsibilities of life when their male family members went across sea during World
War I. Aware of the many fatherless families and the needs of returning veterans,
Auxiliary women vowed to continue their supportive roles when the veterans of World
War I founded The American Legion in 1919. Auxiliary members today are wives,
mothers, sisters, daughters, granddaughters and great-granddaughters of these
courageous veterans. Some members are veterans themselves.
The Auxiliary has conceived and implemented hundreds of programs for veterans,
their families, young people and the community at large. Many programs have been
expanded, creating commonly accepted institutions within the community and nation.
Two of the American Legion Auxiliary’s showcase programs are Girls State and Girls
Nation. Both are intended for young women entering their senior year in high school
with an interest in local, state and federal government. As a result of participation in
these programs, these young women take responsibility for good citizenship and
develop an understanding of government.
In addition to the Girls State and Girls Nation programs, the Auxiliary takes part in
many community service projects and activities, while providing a focal point for
citizens’ involvement within their own communities. The Auxiliary raises more than
$18 million every year and reinvests these funds in VA medical centers and
community programs. Thousands of hours are devoted to crime prevention,
instructing children, elderly and the general public on safety and protection within the
community. The Auxiliary supports programs for drug and alcohol abuse, missing
children, teen suicide and teen pregnancy while working with organizations like the
Children’s Miracle Network and Red Cross.
Auxiliary volunteers are the backbone of assistance in 171 VA Medical Centers. These
volunteers not only provide diversion and entertainment for patients, but assist the
hospital staff in physical and psychological therapy. There are more than 20 programs
nationwide that receive support and financial aid from the American Legion Auxiliary,
and the Auxiliary is a national co-sponsor of the National Veterans Creative Arts
Festival.
Along with The American Legion, the Auxiliary has helped to lead the movement to
return to the people their right to protect the American Flag from physical acts of
desecration. The American Legion Family is working in Washington for passage of a
Constitutional amendment to help protect and preserve the fabric of the nation.
The services of the American Legion Auxiliary directly and indirectly touch the lives
of all Americans. With the philosophy of "Service, not Self," the American Legion
Auxiliary develops a strong spirit of volunteerism in its members, who have joined
together in the fellowship of giving to others.
Few people realize that:
in the world, with nearly 1 million members. Affiliated with The American Legion, the
Auxiliary is a veterans’ service organization with members in nearly 10,000 American
communities. The organization sponsors volunteer programs on the national and local
levels, focusing on three major areas: veterans, young people and the community.
Auxiliary members believe in the ideals and principles of America’s founding fathers
and pledge to foster patriotism, preserve and defend the Constitution, promote
allegiance to God and Country, and uphold the basic principles of freedom of religion,
freedom of expression and freedom of choice. The Auxiliary embodies the spirit of
America that has prevailed through war and peace and continues to stand firmly
behind America today, as it did when the organization was first founded.
Initially, the Auxiliary was organized by concerned women who took on the day-to-day
responsibilities of life when their male family members went across sea during World
War I. Aware of the many fatherless families and the needs of returning veterans,
Auxiliary women vowed to continue their supportive roles when the veterans of World
War I founded The American Legion in 1919. Auxiliary members today are wives,
mothers, sisters, daughters, granddaughters and great-granddaughters of these
courageous veterans. Some members are veterans themselves.
The Auxiliary has conceived and implemented hundreds of programs for veterans,
their families, young people and the community at large. Many programs have been
expanded, creating commonly accepted institutions within the community and nation.
Two of the American Legion Auxiliary’s showcase programs are Girls State and Girls
Nation. Both are intended for young women entering their senior year in high school
with an interest in local, state and federal government. As a result of participation in
these programs, these young women take responsibility for good citizenship and
develop an understanding of government.
In addition to the Girls State and Girls Nation programs, the Auxiliary takes part in
many community service projects and activities, while providing a focal point for
citizens’ involvement within their own communities. The Auxiliary raises more than
$18 million every year and reinvests these funds in VA medical centers and
community programs. Thousands of hours are devoted to crime prevention,
instructing children, elderly and the general public on safety and protection within the
community. The Auxiliary supports programs for drug and alcohol abuse, missing
children, teen suicide and teen pregnancy while working with organizations like the
Children’s Miracle Network and Red Cross.
Auxiliary volunteers are the backbone of assistance in 171 VA Medical Centers. These
volunteers not only provide diversion and entertainment for patients, but assist the
hospital staff in physical and psychological therapy. There are more than 20 programs
nationwide that receive support and financial aid from the American Legion Auxiliary,
and the Auxiliary is a national co-sponsor of the National Veterans Creative Arts
Festival.
Along with The American Legion, the Auxiliary has helped to lead the movement to
return to the people their right to protect the American Flag from physical acts of
desecration. The American Legion Family is working in Washington for passage of a
Constitutional amendment to help protect and preserve the fabric of the nation.
The services of the American Legion Auxiliary directly and indirectly touch the lives
of all Americans. With the philosophy of "Service, not Self," the American Legion
Auxiliary develops a strong spirit of volunteerism in its members, who have joined
together in the fellowship of giving to others.
Few people realize that:
- The Auxiliary and the Legion are often centers for community and civic
activities in mid-America, and provide a focal point for citizens' involvement. - The Auxiliary raises more than $18 million every year and reinvests those
funds in VA medical centers and community programs. - Thousands of hours are devoted to crime prevention programs, instructing
children, the elderly and the general public on safety, crime prevention and
protection within the community. - Auxiliary volunteers are the backbone of assistance in the 171 VA Medical
Centers. - They not only provide diversion and entertainment for patients, but assist the
hospital staff in physical and psychological therapy, clerical and many other
duties that would otherwise cost American taxpayers millions of dollars. - The Auxiliary deals with issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, missing and
abused children, teen suicide and teen pregnancy. Its services touch the lives of
all Americans directly or indirectly. - More than 20 nationwide programs receive support and financial aid from the
American Legion Auxiliary.
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