The ALA Community Service program promotes the American Legion Auxiliary’s visibility throughout our state demonstrating our commitment to community, state, and nation. Community Service has been a major activity of The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary since the early1920s. ?
Community Service programs strengthen local cities & towns by identifying opportunities of service & providing volunteer leadership, encouraging the stewardship of its patriotic citizens, acknowledging our country’s military history, and supporting families that have sacrificed for our freedom.
Each ALA Unit should strive to implement or participate in at least one project for community improvement annually. It is the duty of the Unit Community Service Chair & Committee to study community needs, give careful thought in recommending projects to the Unit, take the lead in the accomplishment of the designated projects, and report the work to the department Community Service Chair.
Support of Community Service projects of The American Legion post is a first responsibility of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit. In almost every American Legion project, there will be phases in which the post, unit, and squadron can work together as The American Legion Family.
Collaborate with other organizations & volunteers on practical, worthwhile projects for community improvement, and solicit their cooperation with ALA projects as well. The greatest achievement is made when the interest and efforts of the entire community are enlisted.
Community Service Ideas: Create and implement a community service project.
Donate blood or organize a blood drive with local Red Cross at your Post home
Recognize Blue Star Families
Participating in a Walk, Run and Roll for a community cause
Welcome military families to your hometown
Assisting in a job fair for veterans or military spouses
Volunteer at the VA medical center
Organize a “Give 10” school supply drive
Organize a canned food drive or clothing drive for veterans
Participate in local fairs and festivals to develop interest in our mission
Sign up on a MEAL TRAIN for a veteran’s family experiencing medical issues.
Volunteer to cook & serve a meal at a Veterans transition home.
Transport a Veteran or Senior to medical appointments or grocery shopping.
Host a card crafting gathering to create cards for Veterans or other members of you community
Make sure you show your pride in the ALA by wearing branded clothing at events!
For more ideas check out the National Facebook Page
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