In contrast to other veterans organizations, the Legion offers a number of local programs and activities to strengthen
its commitment to our nation’s grass roots and the people we serve. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation’s
most successful amateur athletic programs; it continues to educate youths on the importance of sportsmanship and develops
the quality of our country’s citizenship. The Heroes to Hometowns program is the only nationwide reintegration assistance
service for wounded veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Additionally, millions of dollars in donations have been given to
fellow veterans and their families in times of grief, and various scholarship opportunities ensure the future success of our
youth.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots
involvements in the legislation process. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to their community, state and nation drives
an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands not behind politics, but the issues and people that institute
progress by focusing on veterans rights and quality of life.
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization
belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.