activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 4
- American Legion Baseball Program Youth Baseball with Character DevelopmentOperates American Legion Baseball, an amateur athletic program for youth that promotes sportsmanship, citizenship, and physical fitness.
- Fundraising for Veterans and Scholarships Veteran Emergency and Reintegration SupportRaises millions of dollars in donations to support veterans and their families during times of need and to fund college scholarships.
- Membership ProcessingManages a membership application process that requires applicants to submit completed forms and a copy of their DD214 military discharge document.
- Support for Recovering Wounded Warriors Veteran and Family Support CoordinationProvides comfort items and supportive services to recovering wounded warriors and their families to enhance their hospital experiences.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Drive legislative change via grassroots advocacy grassroots legislative advocacyEngages in nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy to influence legislation at all levels of government, leveraging collective veteran voice to advance policies supporting veterans’ interests.
- Foster patriotic mutual helpfulness among veterans patriotic mutual helpfulnessThe organization operates on the principle of patriotic mutual helpfulness, strengthening veteran communities by promoting peer support and collective service to the broader community.
- Verify membership through military service documentation military_service_verificationTo ensure eligibility and authenticity of membership, the organization requires official documentation of military service, such as a DD214 form, as a standard verification process.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
American Legion Baseball
Youth athletic program promoting sportsmanship, citizenship, and physical fitness among young people in local communities
Operation Comfort Warriors
Provides comfort items and support to wounded warriors and their families during hospital recovery to make the environment feel more like home
relationships · 1
who they work with
- The American Legion Network — AMERICAN LEGION POST 54 is a local post within the national American Legion organization.