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Welcome to American Legion Auxiliary |
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Written by Mary Rose Yoho
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Monday, 07 December 2009 06:41 |
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 Patricia Moore State President 2009-2010
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2009 Statistics
The American Legion Auxiliary is celebrating their 90th Birthday this year. Such an exciting time for celebrating 90 years of Service Not Self, for Veterans, God and Country.
Serving Veterans:
- 930,000 veterans served,
- $6 million contributed for VA & R programs,
- 1.9 million volunteer hours given to support VA & R,
- $1.7 million collected from Poppy distribution
Serviing Children & Youth:
- $3.9 million contributed to programs benefitting C & Y,
- 950,000 volunteer hours for C & Y,
- $1.3 million in scholarships,
- $1.4 million contributed to Operation Military Kids & Americanism Programs,
- 9,800 young women attended Girls State
Serving our communities:
- $214,242 awarded by the Auxiliary Emergency Fund,
- $3.2 million donated through community service programs,
- 2.1 million hours volunteered throug community service,
- 100,000 hours volunteered by Junior members
Remember that 2009 membership cards have EXPIRED. This means that access to any ALA benefits has expired. Pay 2010 dues NOW if not already paid.
CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS, VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES AND OUR COUNTRY.
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Last Updated on Friday, 05 February 2010 23:15 |