American Legion Auxiliary

Motto: “Service Not Self.”

Dear Friends and Community Members,

As President of the American Legion Auxiliary, I am proud to share who we are and why our work alongside veterans is so important.

The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) is one of the nation’s largest patriotic service organizations, made up of spouses, mothers, daughters, granddaughters, and supporters of veterans who have served honorably in the United States Armed Forces. Since our founding in 1919, our mission has remained clear: to support veterans, active-duty service members, and their families while strengthening our communities and preserving our nation’s values.

At the heart of everything we do is service to veterans. Auxiliary members work year-round to provide comfort, assistance, and advocacy for those who have worn our nation’s uniform. This includes volunteering at VA medical centers, supporting rehabilitation and creative arts programs, assisting homeless and at-risk veterans, and offering companionship to those who may feel forgotten or alone. We also support military families through times of deployment, transition, and loss.

In addition to direct veteran support, the Auxiliary is deeply committed to educating our youth, promoting patriotism, and honoring the sacrifices made for our freedoms. Through scholarships, leadership programs, and community outreach, we strive to ensure that the legacy of service and sacrifice is understood and respected by future generations.

The American Legion Auxiliary stands shoulder to shoulder with The American Legion and the Sons of The American Legion, united by a shared purpose: service not self. It is both an honor and a responsibility we take seriously, and we are grateful for the opportunity to continue serving those who have given so much for our country.

With gratitude and respect,

Mary Kay MacNichol

President, American Legion Auxiliary

President2@sweeneypost.org

Mission Statement
In the spirit of “Service, Not Self”, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.

Vision Statement
The vision of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion while becoming the premier service organization and foundation of every community providing support for our veterans, our military and their families by shaping a positive future in an atmosphere of fellowship, patriotism, peace and security.

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