American Legion Auxiliary
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The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) is a U.S.-headquartered patriotic service organization for women interested in voluntary service. It is a non-profit organization, affiliated with The American Legion (a veterans' service organization). There are nearly one million Auxiliary members in 10,100 communities across the world.
The American Legion Auxiliary is an organization with dedicated, empowered women across the world, who are devoted to America's veterans (current and past), children and youth, with the notion of inspiring Auxiliary members' communities.
The American Legion Auxiliary is responsible for programs such as: Girls State, Girls Nation, Freedoms Foundation, educational scholarships and is a national co-sponsor of the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.
The American Legion Auxiliary National President is Kris Nelson and the National Headquarters are located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
[edit] References
- Marketing Communications Division, ALA National Headquarters
[edit] External links
- American Legion Auxiliary website
- History webpage. American Legion Auxiliary website
