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The mission of the American Legion
Auxiliary is to serve veterans, their families and their communities.
For God and Country, we associate
ourselves together for the following purposes:
To uphold and defend the constitution of the United States of America; to
maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred per cent
Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations
during the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to
the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the
classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote
peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the
principles of justice, freedom, and democracy; to participate in and
contribute to the accomplishment of the aims and purposes of The American
Legion; to consecrate and sanctify our association by our devotion to
mutual helpfulness.
The American Legion Auxiliary was
first established in 1919 to support the American Legion. 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, serving
veterans, their families and their communities.
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:
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The Auxiliary and the Legion are often centers for
community and civic activities in mid-America, and provide a focal point
for citizens' involvement.
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The Auxiliary raises more than $18 million every year
and reinvests those funds in VA medical centers and community programs.
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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.
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Auxiliary volunteers are the backbone of assistance
in the 171 VA Medical Centers.
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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.
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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.
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More than 20 nationwide programs receive support and
financial aid from the American Legion Auxiliary.
National Web Site:
http://www.legion-aux.org/
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Source of data: Polk County
Fact Book 2005 and Personal Interviews
01/19/09 11:15 AM
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