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    • Exhibit message in Iowa: how the GI Bill happened
      May 16, 2018

      Exhibit message in Iowa: how the GI Bill happened

    • Legion VA appeals unit records 72 percent success rate
      May 9, 2018

      Legion VA appeals unit records 72 percent success rate

    • Iowa Gold Star Military Museum to welcome GI Bill exhibit
      May 2, 2018

      Iowa Gold Star Military Museum to welcome GI Bill exhibit

    • Legion testifies on VA life insurance programs
      April 25, 2018

      Legion testifies on VA life insurance programs

    • National commander featured on C-SPAN
      April 2, 2018

      National commander featured on C-SPAN

    • Fighting for those who fought for us
      May 1, 2018

      Fighting for those who fought for us

    • Culinary training program certifies veterans in a marketable skill
      April 24, 2018

      Culinary training program certifies veterans in a marketable skill

    • Upcoming career events nationwide
      April 17, 2018

      Upcoming career events nationwide

    • Job seekers, subscribe to Legion's Career Center newsletter
      April 11, 2018

      Job seekers, subscribe to Legion's Career Center newsletter

    • Department of New Jersey partnering for casino job fair
      April 9, 2018

      Department of New Jersey partnering for casino job fair

    • Exhibit message in Iowa: how the GI Bill happened
      May 16, 2018

      Exhibit message in Iowa: how the GI Bill happened

    • Legion symposium focuses on education for veterans, servicemembers
      March 9, 2018

      Legion symposium focuses on education for veterans, servicemembers

    • GI Bill’s legacy, effect and evolution honored in LA
      January 18, 2018

      GI Bill’s legacy, effect and evolution honored in LA

    • Bob Hope Patriotic Hall welcomes American Legion GI Bill exhibit
      January 8, 2018

      Bob Hope Patriotic Hall welcomes American Legion GI Bill exhibit

    • New Jersey Legionnaire honored for advocacy
      November 8, 2017

      New Jersey Legionnaire honored for advocacy

    • VA MISSION Act heads to the president’s desk
      May 24, 2018

      VA MISSION Act heads to the president’s desk

    • Acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie tapped to lead the department
      May 18, 2018

      Acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie tapped to lead the department

    • Long-term direction of VA uncertain; 50 days without a secretary
      May 17, 2018

      Long-term direction of VA uncertain; 50 days without a secretary

    • VA MISSION Act easily passes House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
      May 9, 2018

      VA MISSION Act easily passes House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

    • National commander: VA legislation 'a fair compromise'
      May 4, 2018

      National commander: VA legislation 'a fair compromise'

    • OCW grant boosts VA's nationwide baby shower
      May 10, 2018

      OCW grant boosts VA's nationwide baby shower

    • $176,000 in donations impact Legion programs
      May 10, 2018

      $176,000 in donations impact Legion programs

    • $50,000 OCW grant supports VA's nationwide baby shower
      April 26, 2018

      $50,000 OCW grant supports VA's nationwide baby shower

    • Legion leadership delivers OCW grant to Puerto Rico
      April 23, 2018

      Legion leadership delivers OCW grant to Puerto Rico

    • CWF grant helps blind youth read
      April 10, 2018

      CWF grant helps blind youth read

    • Should your house be your bank?
      May 21, 2018

      Should your house be your bank?

    • INSIDE THE BOX
      April 20, 2018

      INSIDE THE BOX

    • Taxes made simple? Not on your life
      March 21, 2018

      Taxes made simple? Not on your life

    • Turn saving into fun
      January 19, 2018

      Turn saving into fun

    • Iowa Legion post gets $20,000 'surprise'
      December 21, 2017

      Iowa Legion post gets $20,000 'surprise'

    • OCW grant boosts VA's nationwide baby shower
      May 10, 2018

      OCW grant boosts VA's nationwide baby shower

    • $50,000 OCW grant supports VA's nationwide baby shower
      April 26, 2018

      $50,000 OCW grant supports VA's nationwide baby shower

    • National commander visits Boston VA with department leadership
      April 16, 2018

      National commander visits Boston VA with department leadership

    • Legion staff member joins VA committee on women veterans
      January 31, 2018

      Legion staff member joins VA committee on women veterans

    • Growing in order to continue giving
      August 21, 2017

      Growing in order to continue giving

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TFA grants assist with shelter, food, utilities and health expenses.
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Eligibility
Eligibility
Minor children whose guardian is eligible for Legion membership.
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How to Apply
Contact your local post or department (state) headquarters.
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How We Help

  • American Legion helps family of eight recover from house fire
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    American Legion helps family of eight recover from house fire
  • Legion's NEF, TFA ready to support victims affected by floods
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    Legion's NEF, TFA ready to support victims affected by floods
  • National commander to Puerto Rico: Your Legion Family cares
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    National commander to Puerto Rico: Your Legion Family cares
  • Legion continues meeting financial needs of hurricane victims
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    Legion continues meeting financial needs of hurricane victims
  • American Legion Family bonds against Hurricane Harvey
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    American Legion Family bonds against Hurricane Harvey
  • TFA program saves a veteran and his son from homelessness
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    TFA program saves a veteran and his son from homelessness
  • Legion's NEF, TFA ready to help hurricane victims in Texas
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    Legion's NEF, TFA ready to help hurricane victims in Texas
  • Commander's fundraising goal still attainable
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    Commander's fundraising goal still attainable
  • Benefit or Burden?
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    Benefit or Burden?
  • Donations during Spring Meetings top $210,000
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    Donations during Spring Meetings top $210,000
  • New web page hosts Legion's family support programs
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    New web page hosts Legion's family support programs
  • Commander’s project helps needy children and service officers
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    Commander’s project helps needy children and service officers
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