Legion launches fundraising, awareness campaign

Legion launches fundraising, awareness campaign

By Daniel Wheeler, National Adjutant

I recently sent a letter to national, department and post leadership announcing that The American Legion was launching a national awareness campaign on Oct. 28 to raise funds to help our organization assist veterans, their families, young people and communities. The first installment of the campaign focuses on the mental health needs of veterans, particularly those who are battling the signature wounds of today’s war era: post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.

The campaign is featured on various national networks and time slots. The network channels include: Smithsonian, Military, Hallmark Movie, Military History, Great American Country and Fox News.

Because these messages are aired nationally and before audiences that may be unfamiliar with The American Legion and its services, you and your post may receive calls, visits and other correspondences from veterans in need, or their families. If the request is routine, please handle as you usually would, as being a service organization.

If the need is urgent, refer the veteran or family member to a VA emergency support service, such as:

If a veteran comes to you or your post as a result of the message, please be welcoming and helpful. Offer him or her the services of the nearest accredited American Legion service officer, who can easily be found online:  www.legion.org/serviceofficers

Or connect the veteran to local resources through your post service officer or other members.

If you have further questions, please feel free to contact Chuck Krupa, American Legion managing director of non-member fundraising:  ckrupa@legion.org

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