American Legion
The American Legion, founded in 1919, is the nation's largest veterans service organization dedicated to advocating for the needs of veterans, servicemembers, and their families. With a commitment to destigmatizing mental health support and empowering individuals to prevent veteran suicide, the organization has made significant strides in providing peer-to-peer resources and legislative advocacy.
Through its various programs, such as American Legion Baseball and youth development initiatives, the organization fosters values like sportsmanship and leadership among young people. Over the past century, the American Legion has secured substantial VA disability benefits for veterans and awarded grants to nonprofit organizations, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to strengthening communities and supporting those who have served the nation.
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