The American Legion was founded in 1919 and is based on the “Four Pillars of the American Legion” being: (1) Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation (2) National Security (3) Americanism and (4) Children and Youth.
In the American Legion, the month of April is designated Children and Youth Month. The American Legion’s dedication to Children and Youth is found in several areas:
- Nationally: Temporary Financial Assistance (grants for Veterans and Veterans Families) and providing legislative testimony and being an advocate for Children and Youth.
- State level: supports the Special Olympics and financial assistance for children that have special needs.
- Post level: Boys and Girls Clubs & Boy Scouts. Each Post community is different and the Post should be involved.
Recently, American Legion Post #196 – Brownwood hosted a fundraising event at the Brownwood Claybird Club. With the help of local businesses and individuals, we raised monies that could be dispersed back into our community. A few of the ways are: Monetary School Scholarships and American Legion Boys and Girls State.
The American Legion Veterans & Childrens Foundation feeds and houses children of military personnel and veterans facing hardships such as evictions and basic needs. The foundation relies on donations and since its inception, the foundation has provided over $18 million dollars in grants to struggling military families. Additionally, over $1 million dollars has been donated from “local Posts” in support of Children’s Charities.
Important dates in April:
Month of April: Military Child
April 5th: Gold Star Spouses Day
April 30th: National Military Brats Day
Important dates in May:
National Military Appreciation Month
May 13th: Children of Fallen Patriots Day
May 13th: American Legion Post #196 – Post Meeting
May 20th: Armed Forces Day
Last Monday in May: Memorial Day
LET NO VETERAN FEEL ALONE
American Legion Post #196 – Brownwood meets on the second Tuesday of the Month. Meal is provided and starts at 1800 hours and meeting is at 1900 hours.
We meet at 700 Fisk Ave., The Union Presbyterian Church – Fellowship Hall. There is ample parking and ADA accessible.
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Yesterday we served our country, Today we serve our Community.
American Legion District #21 Finance Officer.