22 January 2014 Recently, I received an email from a dear friend and brother in arms, Ed Honn who served our country in the Vietnam War. It was a request to pledge to a cause that would establish a national … Continue reading →
By Doug Otto At it’s January membership meeting, Ocean City’s American Legion Post 524 said “thank you” to the town’s Police Motorcycle Squad by donating $1,000 to their privately funded maintenance program. The Post and the Motorcycle Squad have worked … Continue reading →
On Friday December 6, 2013, the VFW Post 2445 in Maple Shade, hosted our annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Service to accommodate the schoolchildren of Maple Shade. Three schools attended, Yocum , Wilkens, and Steinhauer which participated in this memorial service … Continue reading →
This veteran has a case worker from Community Hope that is handling his case. Community Hope is who reached out to us for help. Updates will be posted as they come in. 1/13 – Update on Veteran & Disabled son … Continue reading →
Accredited American Legion service officers are specially trained to provide expert assistance, free of charge, to veterans and their families. While the majority of a service officer’s work involves application for VA disability benefits, these compassionate professionals also provide information, … Continue reading →
About the National Emergency Fund The Preamble to The American Legion Constitution sums up the theme of the National Endowment Fund, “… devotion to mutual helpfulness.” This phrase is more than just mere words on paper; it’s our pledge of … Continue reading →
Temporary Financial Assistance Since its establishment in 1925, The American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) program has awarded cash grants to minor children of veterans who are eligible for American Legion membership. These grants help families in need meet the cost … Continue reading →