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Causes: Military & Veterans Organizations, Veterans
Mission: To aid american legion carry out americanism and welfare programs
Programs: Girls state program-provides girls state session during summer to promote americanism and citizenship to approximately 500 participants selected from various schools.
general welfare program-provide welfare assistance and services to the needy children, students and veterans. Approximately 13 scholarships were given to students during the year.
poppy program-promotes public awareness of disabled veterans through offering of poppies to general public by the units. Proceeds are applied to general welfare and rehabilitation of hospitalized servicemen. Productionof poppies provides recreation/rehabilitation to veterans.