PODs (Programs of the ALA)
| Veteran/Military Support and Advocacy—Legislative, National Security, Poppy, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Family Support Programs—Americanism, Education, Community Service Youth Development—Children & Youth, Juniors, Girls State Membership Development—Membership, Auxiliary Emergency Fund, Leadership, Public Relations Organizational Support—Constitution & Bylaws, Past Presidents Parley |
| Veteran/Military Support and Advocacy |
| Legislative As advocates for our veterans, we encourage our members to contact their elected officials by phone, e-mail or letter to implore them to keep the needs and sacrifices of our soldiers and their families’ front and center as they go about their legislative work on behalf of their constituents – that’s all of us! Department Resources ~ National Resources |
| National Security By supporting activities that address the practical and emotional well-being of military service members and their families, the Auxiliary’s National Security program hopes to ease the worries of those deployed so that they can focus on the monumental task of protecting our country. Department Resources ~ National Resources |
| Poppy On Memorial Day and Veterans Day, millions of red crepe paper poppies—all handmade by veterans as part of their therapeutic rehabilitation—are distributed across this country in exchange for donations that go directly to assist disabled and hospitalized veterans in our communities. Department Resources ~ National Resources |
| Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Coming home may be the end of one journey for many of our veterans; it is also the beginning of a new journey to transition to a “new normal.” At the core of the purpose and service of the American Legion Auxiliary is helping them get there. Department Resources ~ National Resources |
| Family Support Programs |
| Americanism The Auxiliary provides learning opportunities and instructional resources for important things every good citizen should know such as learning about the Constitution, flying the flag on patriotic holidays, folding pocket flags to send to our troops overseas, and presenting flags to local schools and businesses. Department Resources ~ National Resources |
| Education The American Legion Auxiliary believes education is vital to democracy and that investing time and money to educate our youth is literally an investment in America’s future. Our Education program fosters learning for children in our own communities, with our main focus on the children of our military and veterans. Department Resources ~ National Resources |
| Community Service Auxiliary members are continuously at work in their communities, demonstrating the compassion and heart we have for those who serve our country and give so much. Community Service projects focus on enhancing the quality of life for veterans and their families. Department Resources ~ National Resources |
| Youth Development |
| Children & Youth A core element of the Auxiliary’s mission, caring for our children and youth, is sharply focused on educating adults about the needs of our young people. We believe that the more people know and understand about the needs of the children in their communities, the more interest they will have in learning how they can help meet those needs. Department Resources ~ National Resources |
| Juniors The Junior Activities program prepares girls under the age of 18 to become active adult members of the organization by providing positive volunteer experiences that instill the ideals of the Auxiliary. These young ladies develop leadership skills while having fun and will hopefully become the future leaders of our organization. Department Resources ~ National Resources |
| Girls State At American Legion Auxiliary Girls State, high school students who have completed their junior year are competitively selected to participate in the seven-day mock government program where they learn about civics and American government in a fast-paced, interactive program of campaigning, debating, voting, and electing mock local and state leaders. California Girls State ~ National Resources |
| Membership Development |
| Membership The Membership Committee works to ensure the future growth and prosperity of the organization by partnering with units, departments, and divisions to develop strategies to retain current members, recruit new ones, and engage all in mission-related activities. Department Resources ~ National Resources |
| Auxiliary Emergency Fund When a sudden financial crisis befalls an eligible Auxiliary member, the Auxiliary Emergency Fund may be able to provide temporary emergency assistance when no other source of help is available. Department Resources ~ National Resources |
| Leadership The Auxiliary offers a variety of opportunities for members to serve in leadership roles, from chairing a short-term community service project at the unit level to running for a national office. Department Resources ~ National Resources |
| Public Relations The Public Relations program works collaboratively at all levels – unit, department, and national – to positively promote and advance the objectives and programs of the Auxiliary to our membership and the public at large. Department Resources ~ National Resources |
| Organizational Support |
| Constitution & Bylaws The success of any nonprofit organization depends on a sound governance structure that relies on efficient governance documents to frame the organization’s fundamental policies for driving its mission. Department Resources ~ National Resources |
| Past Presidents Parley The Past Presidents Parley is a forum that brings together the experience of our former presidents and utilizes their expertise in active service to the American Legion Auxiliary. Department Resources ~ National Resources |
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