OUR MISSION 

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. 

OUR IMPACT  

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. 

A Community Of Volunteers Serving Veterans, Military, and Their Families 

We know that military service is a sacrifice for the whole family, so ALA members quietly look for ways to ease the burden — whatever it takes to get that family back on their feet physically, mentally, socially, and vocationally. If we don’t have the resources, we connect military families with our partners who do.


In honoring our veterans, one of our core values is to demonstrate and pass on respect for our country and our nation’s flag. We promote patriotic youth programs, most notably the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State and Girls Nation programs, held regionally and nationally, along with education programs, contests, and scholarships in local school systems.


Making our communities better places in which to live is another core value put into action by American Legion Auxiliary members every day across the country. Whether hosting a stand down to bring vital health and support services to homeless veterans, or coordinating a send-off or welcome-home event for a deployed military unit, ALA members are continuously at work in their communities, demonstrating the compassion and heart we have for those who serve our country and protect our freedoms. 

Patriotic Programs, Support to Veterans & Families, Advocacy, Emergency Funds, Scholarships 

WHAT WE DO 

Patriotism and Veterans advocacy are so important to the American Legion Auxiliary that for a century, we've been serving, educating, and giving to America's Finest -our military. We anwser the call of Service Not Self . We are the male and female spouses, grandmothers, mothers, sisters, and direct & adopted female decendents of members of the American Legion. Some of us are Veterans ourselves. 

ALA Legislative Program & Legislative Center

ELEGIBILITY FOR ALA MEMBERSHIP 

(1) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion; and

(2) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who served in either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918 and any time after December 7, 1941 who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of their entry therein served on active duty in the Armed Forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge;

(3) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941 who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge; and

(4) to those women who of their own right are eligible for membership in The American Legion.*

* A woman who is eligible for American Legion membership is eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary regardless of whether or not she is a member of The American Legion. However, eligibility of her female relatives (sister, mother, direct descendants) and/or spouse depends upon her membership in The American Legion. 

Department of Virginia

1708 Commonwealth Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230-3700
Phone: (804) 355-6410

Website: www.vaauxiliary.org


GET INVOLVED 

Join the American Legion Auxiliary at www.ALAforVeterans.org/join , or complete an application at Post 3 , 710 Apperson Dr., Salem, VA 24153.  Once your membership eligibility has been confirmed, you will be directed to a local ALA unit in your community.  Your annual membership makes a difference. Even if you are limited on time to attend unit meetings or volunteer service hours. Your dues support the ALA's mission outreach efforts and activities. Once you have learned more about what we do, we hope you will take the next step in becoming a member of American Legion Auxiliary.