The American Legion
The American Legion is a national veterans service organization. It helps veterans, service members, and military families with benefits help, disaster grants, suicide prevention training, youth programs, scholarships, and community service.
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The American Legion's National Emergency Fund provides financial assistance up to $3,000 for qualified Legionnaires who have been displaced from their primary residence due damage sustained during... Main Services help pay for food help pay for housing financial assistance Serving adults young adults teens seniors active duty veterans individuals families dependents natural disaster survivors
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What they offer 10
- Recently verified· Jun 26
National Emergency FundService
Provides disaster grants up to $3,000 for eligible Legionnaires and up to $10,000 for eligible American Legion posts after a declared natural disaster.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Temporary Financial AssistanceGrant
Provides cash grants to help minor children of active-duty service members and American Legion members in times of need.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Free Veterans Benefits AssistanceService
Accredited American Legion service officers help veterans and families with VA disability benefits and education or employment resources at no cost.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Be The OneProgram
A veteran suicide prevention effort that offers free training and encourages people to check on veterans and service members who may be at risk.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Buddy ChecksProgram
Legionnaires reach out to veterans in their communities to offer connection and find people who may need help.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Homeless Veterans ResourcesService
Provides advocacy, resource directories, and task force support for veterans who are homeless or at risk.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Youth ProgramsProgram
Runs youth leadership, citizenship, sports, and safety programs including Boys State/Boys Nation, Baseball, Oratorical Contest, and Junior Shooting Sports.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
ScholarshipsProgram
Offers scholarships for eligible youth, including Boys State and Girls State participants, children of post-9/11 fallen or disabled service members, Legion Baseball players, oratorical finalists, Eagle Scouts, and Junior Shooting Sports winners.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Operation Comfort WarriorsService
Provides comfort items and support to recovering service members in military hospitals, warrior transition units, and other facilities.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
USA250 ChallengeEvent
A national American Legion Family fundraising and service challenge supporting the Veterans & Children Foundation through July 4, 2026.
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