Emergency aid available to natural disaster victims through NEF

Emergency aid available to natural disaster victims through NEF

As the East Coast recovers from the effects of Hurricane Isaias, and thousands return to their homes in California after wildfires, a reminder that The American Legion can help those impacted by the national disasters through its National Emergency Fund (NEF).

The National Emergency Fund is available for American Legion and Sons of The American Legion members, as well as Legion posts, who have been impacted by natural disasters like floods, tornadoes and hurricanes. The NEF provides up to $3,000 for Legion and SAL members with an active membership who have been displaced due to damages to their primary residence, and up to $10,000 for posts that have been damaged by a natural disaster and whose programs and activities within the community are impacted. To apply for an NEF grant, please visit www.legion.org/emergency.

Since its creation in 1989 in response to the devastation of Hurricane Hugo, the NEF has provided more than $8 million in direct financial assistance to American Legion and SAL members and American Legion posts.

Donations are also accepted to fund the NEF. One hundred percent of donations to the NEF directly help veterans and their families recover from natural disasters. To donate to the NEF, click here.