American Legion

The American Legion, established in 1919 by an Act of Congress, is the largest Veterans Service Organization (VSO) in the United States. It advocates for the unique needs of veterans, service members, and their families, focusing on mental health support and community empowerment to combat veteran suicide. With a century-long commitment to strengthening America, the American Legion provides programs and services that foster youth development, community spirit, and advocacy for veterans. Its initiatives include youth programs, the American Legion Baseball league, and the Grassroots Advocacy Center, which mobilizes members to support legislative changes benefiting veterans. Generated from the website

National Fire Safety Council, established in 1979 is a nonprofit charitable organization. It provides fire safety educational program for materials and services to fire departments throughout the United States. The council develops fire safety programs, such as comprehensive 24-page graded manuals with a teacher s guide, assorted folders, brochures, posters, wall charts, decals and stickers. The various topics covered by the materials include smoke alarms, home fire exit drills, arson, babysitting, heating safety, stop, drop, and roll, friendly firefighters, holiday hazards, seat belt safety, bicycle safety, water safety, and burn prevention. The council s fire safety education programs are provided to communities through local fire departments. It is located in Michigan Center, Mich., and conducts national and international conventions to showcase its fire safety educational programs.