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By The American Legion
  • The American Legion’s Child Welfare Foundation provided $566,691 in grants to 18 nonprofit organizations whose mission is to care for the well-being of youth. See the list of grant recipients: www.legion.org/youth
  • The Samsung American Legion Scholarship awarded $20,000 each to nine students. See the recipients and qualifications for the scholarship: www.legion.org/scholarships
  • Since 1926, The American Legion has been awarding its School Award Medal to students who demonstrate six qualities that define character: courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship and service. In its first year, 145 students received medals. In 2013, more than 18,000 medals were awarded. Now that the 2014-2015 school year is in session, Legion posts are encouraged to visit local schools to promote the program and its awards. Download a brochure on The American Legion School Award Medal program, found under Americanism: www.legion.org/publications
  • Last January, The American Legion launched a new, simplified Paid Up for Life program. The Legion’s goal was to sign up 850 new PUFL members by May 2014 Spring Meetings. The Legion surpassed the goal by March, achieving 3,269 new Paid Up For Life memberships. And as of early October, more than 15,400 Legionnaires are new PUFL members. Learn more about becoming a Paid Up For Life member: www.legion.org/join/pufl

 

 

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