The American Legion Auxiliary Foundation welcomes Danielle Applegate and Ann Fournier to its board of directors. Both will serve as elected directors for a three-year term ending in 2027. Applegate is a ninth-generation veteran with dual-military parents. She served on active duty in the US Army and the National Guard; her duty included a tour
When the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation granted the first Mission in Action grant, the year was 2018: Meghan Markle married Prince Harry, Sears filed for bankruptcy, and the world saw a rare “super blue blood moon” for the first time since 1866. Did the super blue blood moon appear in celebration of this new American
With National Poppy Day® coming up May 26, the American Legion Auxiliary is focused on all things poppy this month to honor the fallen and support the living. The Auxiliary promotes the poppy as a symbol of the sacrifices our military have made. Each year, members of The American Legion Family distribute poppies with a
The start of each new year brings with it feelings of excitement, productivity, and hope. We set financial goals, personal goals, and professional goals for the upcoming year. But do we set goals to be of service? Are we taking the time to evaluate the communities we’re living in and making it a priority to
The American Legion Auxiliary Foundation began serving veterans, military, and their families in 2007 and has never looked back. Though the ALA Foundation’s impact has grown exponentially since its inception, there is more to be done. One thing is certain: The ALA Foundation has served our nation’s heroes diligently for the past 15 years, and
American Legion Auxiliary members across the country continue to demonstrate creative and helpful ways to serve our nation’s veterans, military, and their families. Alley-White Unit 52 in Mountain Home, Ark., started a food pantry at its post home to help make a difference for veterans in the community. “It’s something that has always been important
Darius Carter (left), veteran and performer at 2018 NVCAF, and Sara Fowler, ALA National Headquarters staff member and ALA Foundation donor. Sara Fowler has been a full-time communications specialist and writer for the American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters for over four years. Her interest in veterans, military, and their families peaked in college
The American Legion Auxiliary Foundation works to serve the mission of the ALA by raising funds, increasing brand awareness, and most importantly, giving financial support to American Legion Auxiliary units, departments, and national programs. As a member of the ALA Foundation Board of Directors, you will have the opportunity to be part of a dedicated
Averell Johns, a U.S. Navy veteran, former Delaware Home of the Brave resident, and current member of their board of directors, looked out at the garden at his home as he described the impact an American Legion Auxiliary Foundation grant had on his friends at the Home of the Brave. “You really help out a
Tina Washington’s pride for her son, a U.S. Army veteran and middle school math teacher, can be heard in her voice. “He served for five years, and then he became a teacher and a basketball coach,” Tina said. “He is sort of like a father figure to his students, and I think that is because
