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2019/03/03
Do’s and don’ts when you’re working with minors
2019/04/07
Easter-themed fundraiser: “Egg” my house
2019/04/30
ALA member nurtures intergenerational ties within her unit
2024/11/18
ALA Girls State alumna now serves as an ALA unit president
2019/08/15
A week with a lasting impact on 100 future leaders
2019/09/24
Scholarship recipient credits ALA for investing in schooling, future
2019/10/13
Celebrating 100 Youth Hero and Good Deed Awards
2019/12/22
ALA Junior member shows gratitude and generosity to veterans, military
2019/12/29
Winter breakfasts are Legion Family affair
2020/01/19
The educational advantage of scholarships
2020/02/27
ALA Girls State offers young women life-changing experience
2020/05/10
Show your poppy pride with this choker/bracelet for Juniors
2020/07/21
Juniors go above and beyond, awarded for efforts
2020/11/05
A different way to engage in ALA Girls State
2021/01/19
Sons of The American Legion can also participate in Auxiliary Patch Program
2021/01/21
Consider using a shadow box to highlight Auxiliary Junior membership
2021/01/24
Free Patch Program webinar available for mentors of ALA Junior members
2021/01/26
Schoolchildren’s show of gratitude for veterans and the military has roots in an ALA member’s garden
2021/02/07
Student with a passion for service receives ALA National Presidents’ Scholarship
2021/02/19
Vote now for ‘Boys State’
2021/04/05
Getting to know our military children
2021/04/21
Junior mentors: Sign up for free ALA webinar on Junior meetings
2021/04/28
Junior Member Loyalty Scholarship recipient pursues career of service in physical therapy
2021/05/17
ALA Girls State programs continue to provide once-in-a-lifetime opportunities
2021/06/16
What it really means to donate to American Legion Auxiliary scholarships
2021/06/25
Educating youth while promoting patriotism through art
2021/07/09
Every ALA member can get involved with Give 10 to Education
2021/07/14
Junior member’s lemonade stand raises $1,000 for veterans
2021/08/03
Leah West: Kicking into the history books
2021/08/10
ALA part of historic Negro League baseball game
2021/08/20
ALA Junior member purchases torn American flag for proper disposal
2021/09/20
Student starts master’s degree classes thanks to help from Junior Member Loyalty Scholarship
2021/10/14
Junior Member of the Year exemplifies Service Not Self
2021/10/15
Kathy Isaacson: From an ALA Volunteer Girls State attendee to co-director
2021/10/20
Junior Member Loyalty scholarship helps college student with big goals
2022/01/19
Ohio ALA Junior member experiences simulation of Navy recruit training
2022/02/03
Deadline approaching to apply for ALA youth scholarships
2022/03/07
Volunteers needed for The American Legion Oratorical Contest
2022/03/09
Americanism Essay Contest provides opportunity for youth across the country
2022/03/22
A love for journalism sparked by ALA Girls State
2022/03/31
Meet our Members: Kasey Condron
2022/04/05
Poppy projects for all Auxiliary members
2022/05/02
Benefitting youth: How Project Stuff Sack came to fruition
2022/06/01
Family creates scholarship in memory of Junior member
2022/06/06
ALA members play key role in mentoring Juniors
2022/06/24
75 years later: ALA Girls State/Nation alumna recalls great memories
2022/07/27
Let’s all Give 10 to Education
2022/07/29
Junior Activities patches: Will YOU be the one?
2022/08/01
Mom, daughter both reflect on experiences at ALA Girls Nation
2022/08/17
Scholarship recipient always knew she wanted to pursue a career in medicine
2022/11/08
Meet 2022 ALA Junior Member Loyalty Scholarship Recipient Jessica Vaupel
2022/12/21
National ALA Junior meetings provide fun learning experience
2023/01/06
National ALA Junior meetings provide fun and learning
2023/01/23
New Digital Media patch, limited edition VCAF patch available
2023/01/25
New Jersey Juniors collect unique items for bench, picnic table project
2023/03/08
Encourage youth to participate in Americanism Essay Contest
2023/03/14
Spirit of Youth scholarship winner thanks donors for education opportunity
2023/03/21
9/11 and ALA Girls State lead to a career in public service
2023/04/06
Celebrating Month of the Military Child, Purple Up! Day
2023/06/07
California Junior hopes to inspire other youth to earn patches and join the ALA
2023/06/21
Scholarship recipient grateful for ALA’s commitment to helping military kids
2023/07/10
California Junior focuses on others, earns national ALA award
2023/07/19
Minnesota Junior member holds dual roles in American Legion Family
2023/07/21
ALA Girls State/Nation experience comes full circle
2023/07/24
Back to School with ‘Give 10 to Education’
2023/08/02
Scholarship recipient thankful for help, hopes to pay it forward someday
2023/09/21
Include Sons members in your unit, department Junior events
2023/10/09
Putting down the gavel after three decades of service
2023/11/03
Meet the 2023-2024 honorary national Junior officers
2023/11/09
Get ready for American Education Week
2023/11/29
Changes made to ALA’s Spirit of Youth, Non-Traditional Student scholarships
2023/12/21
Ideas to encourage volunteer participation — especially with younger ALA members
2024/01/22
Nevada member reflects on attending her first national Junior meeting
2024/02/05
Girls State premieres at Sundance Film Festival
2024/03/04
Scholarship helps ALA member pursue Navy career
2024/03/04
In their own words: ALA Girls State/Nation participants share their stories
2024/03/07
ALA Americanism Essay Contest: Stimulating students’ patriotism through writing
2024/03/25
Show your support for our military children this April
2024/04/01
New patch level now available
2024/04/03
ALA Good Deed Award recipients help military kids adjust to new school
2024/04/05
Girls State documentary available for streaming
2024/05/06
Junior rock project spreads ALA message in fun way
2024/07/26
Introducing the 2024 ALA Girls Nation president and vice president
2024/08/06
ALA Girls Nation 2024 highlights
2024/08/07
Kentucky units design helping hand baskets for local children and youth
2024/11/13
Are you having trouble engaging with local schools?
2024/08/26
Get to know the 2024 ALA Girls Nation president
2024/10/14
ALA Girls State leads to change in career goals
