Convention attendees make a difference in Indianapolis community

American Legion volunteers gather for a community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photos by Ryan Young
American Legion volunteers pose for a group photo during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
American Legion volunteers pose for a group photo during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
HVAF CEO Brian Copes speaks to volunteers during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young 

HVAF CEO Brian Copes speaks to volunteers during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young 

HVAF CEO Brian Copes speaks to volunteers during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
HVAF CEO Brian Copes speaks to volunteers during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Ron Neff smiles as he passes out trash bags during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Ron Neff smiles as he passes out trash bags during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Volunteers help pick up debris and trash during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young .
Volunteers help pick up debris and trash during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young .
Past National Commander Mike Helm of Nebraska Post 311 rolls a wheel barrow during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Past National Commander Mike Helm of Nebraska Post 311 rolls a wheel barrow during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Darrell Paustian of Gladbrook, Iowa cleans windows during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Darrell Paustian of Gladbrook, Iowa cleans windows during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Kathy Daudistel of Latonia, Kentucky Post 203 helps to restore picnic tables during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Kathy Daudistel of Latonia, Kentucky Post 203 helps to restore picnic tables during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Holly Lewis, of Ohio Post 557, tends to a garden during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Holly Lewis, of Ohio Post 557, tends to a garden during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Kathy Daudistel of Latonia, Kentucky Post 203 helps to restore picnic tables during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Kathy Daudistel of Latonia, Kentucky Post 203 helps to restore picnic tables during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Jeff Johnson, Department of Arizona, helps to trim a lawn during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Jeff Johnson, Department of Arizona, helps to trim a lawn during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Don Zarecki, New York Post 701, left, and Jared Morgan, California Post 123, tend to fallen tree branches during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Don Zarecki, New York Post 701, left, and Jared Morgan, California Post 123, tend to fallen tree branches during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Deb Couture, Maine Post 181, helps to clear fallen tree branches during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young
Deb Couture, Maine Post 181, helps to clear fallen tree branches during a Legion community service project in collaboration with Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation during the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young