How does American Legion Post 68 use the money we receive from Sponsorships, Grants & Donations?

Tom Powers

Aug 20

1 min read

Updated: Aug 31

Supporting Veterans

· Provide direct quality of life assistance to local veterans in need.

· Honor veterans in local nursing homes, including end-of-life pinning ceremonies

and funeral services at the request of the family.

· Support veterans’ healthcare through donations to the “Vet Smiles” free dental care

program and other veteran-specific support programs.

· Help connect area veterans with VA benefits, healthcare, and other resources by

engaging local veteran service and community agencies.

· Spread the word and provide training for the American Legion BE THE ONE Veteran

Suicide Awareness and Prevention Initiative to first responders and community care

partners.

· Promote American values and traditions through school flag raising and folding

ceremonies and other patriotic community events.

· Demonstrate a commitment to our shared history and the Constitution by participating in

Poppy Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day observances, and

take part in Wreaths Across America through annual wreath-laying at Wilmington National

Cemetery each December.

· Help meet community needs by co-sponsoring American Red Cross blood drives and

other local community service initiatives.

· Support local youth through scholarship competitions (Boys State, Girls State, Oratorical Contest) and support N. Brunswick High School JROTC.

· Participate in community events such as the NC Rice Festival, Trunk or Treat, parades,

fish fry dinners, and U.S. flag collection and disposal efforts.

· Support local community leaders and agencies, including Brunswick County law

enforcement, fire protection and first responders.

For more information about Post 68, visit our website at ncpost68.org.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT!