Our Veteran Support Programs
JROTC Awards
Vets Benefits & Support
Flag & Patriotism
We support JROTC programs by providing annual $300 stipends to honor cadets who demonstrate outstanding military discipline and academic achievement at Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy and Booker T. Washington High School.
Flag & Patriotism
Vets Benefits & Support
Flag & Patriotism
Promoting respect for the flag and national pride through flag collection and proper disposal ceremonies, we support our community by offering a dignified way to turn in worn or unserviceable flags for proper retirement.
Family & Veterans
Vets Benefits & Support
Vets Benefits & Support
We provide comprehensive resources to support our nation's veterans. Our services include benefits advocacy, health care assistance, and community engagement programs designed specifically for those who have served.
Vets Benefits & Support
Vets Benefits & Support
Vets Benefits & Support
We are committed to serving our veterans and community through dedicated programs that honor service, and promote patriotism to foster a sense of pride and belonging among our service members and their families.
Emergency Relief Fund
Youth & Education Programs
Youth & Education Programs
The Legion Emergency Relief Fund provides immediate assistance to veterans and families facing hardship, ensuring no one stands alone during unexpected crises.
Youth & Education Programs
Youth & Education Programs
Youth & Education Programs
Engaging youth through sports, leadership, and scholarship programs, fostering patriotism and responsible citizenship.
Veteran Resource Centers
Youth & Education Programs
Veteran Resource Centers
Accessible veteran resource centers offering free assistance with benefits, careers, education, health, and finances.
Child & Family Support
Youth & Education Programs
Veteran Resource Centers
Supporting military families with child and youth programs, family services, and community assistance.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
CHILD WELFARE COMMITTEE
SERVICE CENTERS
The American Legion supports youth and community development through long‑standing programs such as Baseball, Boys State and Boys Nation, Family and Youth Support, the Oratorical Contest, Junior Shooting Sports, Youth Cadet Law Enforcement, national scholarship opportunities, and the sponsorship of more than 3,500 Scouting units nationwide.
SERVICE CENTERS
CHILD WELFARE COMMITTEE
SERVICE CENTERS
The Benefits Center offers free assistance from accredited American Legion Service Officers for VA claims, benefits filing, and appeals. Veterans can also access the Career Center for employment and business guidance, the Education Center that helped create the GI Bill, the Health Center for updates on veteran health care, and the Financial Center for expert personal finance advice. A benefits calculator is also available to help determine additional benefits veterans may qualify for.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
CHILD WELFARE COMMITTEE
CHILD WELFARE COMMITTEE
The American Legion leads national observances of Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Independence Day, and Flag Day, with posts hosting ceremonies, parades, and other patriotic events. The Legion also promotes nonpartisan voter registration and participation through its “Get Out the Vote” program, encouraging informed civic engagement while remaining neutral on parties and candidates.
CHILD WELFARE COMMITTEE
CHILD WELFARE COMMITTEE
CHILD WELFARE COMMITTEE
The committee works to strengthen families, support organizations that serve children and youth, and provide communities with programs that meet the physical, educational, emotional, and spiritual needs of young people. Through the American Legion’s Family Support Network, Legionnaires also assist families of deployed service members with everyday needs such as child care, yard work, car repairs, grocery shopping, and routine household tasks.