The American Legion

Founded by an Act of Congress in 1919, The American Legion is the nation's largest veterans service organization, built on four pillars: Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Youth Programs. Their mission is to advocate fiercely for all generations of veterans, service members, and military families. They provide free, accredited service officers for VA claims assistance (securing over $21 billion in benefits in the 2023-24 fiscal year), offer significant scholarship opportunities, and run numerous community and youth programs through a vast network of local Posts. They are also leading the "Be The One" initiative to combat veteran suicide.

Core Services List:

• VA Claims and Benefits Assistance (Accredited Service Officers)

• Youth Programs (Boys State/Nation, American Legion Baseball, Oratorical Contest)

• Scholarships and Education Services

• Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (Be The One initiative)

• Financial Aid and Grants (Child Well-Being Foundation)

• Local Community Service and Social Events (Post Network)