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2017/01/25
DIY: make plastic sleeping mats for homeless veterans
2019/02/12
Tips on how to take high-quality, publishable photos
2019/02/26
American Legion Auxiliary’s diverse membership hails from various community sizes, age groups
2019/03/17
Learn how to make a poppy corsage
2019/04/07
Easter-themed fundraiser: “Egg” my house
2019/04/14
Fun spring activity ideas to do with Junior members
2019/06/18
Mile of Pennies – a fundraiser that makes cents
2019/06/30
Patriotic Recipes for Fourth of July
2019/08/25
Fall in love with Fundraising
2019/09/08
Craft project: Poppy painting for Juniors
2019/10/15
Wish the American Legion Auxiliary a happy birthday!
2019/10/22
Service project can lead to a tradition
2020/03/12
ALA Girls Nation creating wreath of poppies made by women veterans
2020/03/19
American Legion Family joins effort to grant 104-year-old USMC veteran’s wish
2020/03/26
ALA members show mission resilience in uncertain times
2020/03/29
ALA members make face masks amid COVID-19 pandemic
2020/05/03
Handmade with Love
2020/05/10
Show your poppy pride with this choker/bracelet for Juniors
2020/07/19
Members help two groups of heroes: Veterans and health care workers
2020/07/26
Virginia Junior provides handwritten thank-you cards for servicemembers
2020/08/04
Auxiliary members continue selfless service to others amid COVID-19 pandemic
2020/08/12
Sewn with love
2020/08/27
Renewing your membership means no one is forgotten
2020/09/13
Easy fall fundraising ideas for your American Legion Auxiliary unit
2020/10/29
Festive fundraising ideas for your unit
2020/11/24
Units get creative working mission during pandemic
2021/01/26
Schoolchildren’s show of gratitude for veterans and the military has roots in an ALA member’s garden
2021/03/31
What are you thankful for?
2021/05/14
Outdoor fundraising ideas that get all American Legion Auxiliary members involved
2021/07/09
Every ALA member can get involved with Give 10 to Education
2021/08/05
Wisconsin poppy sculpture honors veterans
2021/12/15
Sending joy through the mail
2022/01/04
Card project helps deployed servicemembers
2022/03/11
ALA support of NVCAF continues during transition year
2022/03/18
New York unit gifts wellness bags to COVID-positive members
2022/04/05
Poppy projects for all Auxiliary members
2022/04/18
National Veterans Creative Arts Festival back in person
2022/06/27
Start planning now: Veterans Day ideas for your unit
2022/07/14
Get the care package shipping know-how with Shipthrifty
2022/09/06
Art therapy plays vital role in suicide prevention for veterans
2022/09/19
Taking proper care of mementos
2022/12/07
Supporting veterans during winter months
2022/12/15
Stronger Together: ALA, VFW units work together
2022/12/21
National ALA Junior meetings provide fun learning experience
2023/01/25
New Jersey Juniors collect unique items for bench, picnic table project
2023/02/06
Make handmade cards for veterans this Valentine's Day
2023/04/21
Consider a recycling program in your Legion post home
2023/06/02
Arkansas members happily resuming their mission outreach activities
2023/06/20
Create unique crafts for Independence Day
2023/09/25
Legionnaire’s talent gives your mind a workout
2023/12/05
New York Legion Family honors servicemembers during unique holiday event
2024/07/17
Unit 104 member makes and presents 87 Quilts of Valor to veterans
