Members from across the country shared with us different activities their units are involved in during the summer months. We'd love to hear what mission-focused projects your unit is doing! Email us at PR@ALAforVeterans.org. 



“Unit 260 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, holds a Flag Day and flag retirement ceremony on the Saturday closest to Flag Day. Every year, we utilize our Sea Cadets to fold the flag and explain what each fold means. We also play Red Skelton’s Pledge of Allegiance, have a guest speaker, and much more.” 
— Donna Snodgrass, Oklahoma
 





“Unit 360 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, holds a Cards For Soldiers event. We assemble card kits for all-occasion cards and holidays. We send them unsigned with an envelope in a cellophane bag individually wrapped to military bases, USO, American Red Cross, etc., for soldiers to use (for free) to send to loved ones.”    
— Judy Desrosiers, Pennsylvania
 
 



“Unit 494, Macedon, New York, participates in Heritage Days along the canal. We hand out school supplies, raffles, and information about our organization. It is a wonderful community event.” 
— Sharon Celentano, New York
 






“Our small-town Unit 340 of 25 members participate in two summer events. The VFW does a weekly Brat Fry and invites us to cover baked goods, which is lucrative plus a great time to share friendship. We also join other veteran organizations at the weekly Berlin Farmers and Artists Market.”
— Barb Resop, Wisconsin
 




“Our Legion holds an annual parade and barbecue on the 5th of July. This year, the plans are getting bigger to celebrate the 250th of the U.S.”
— Leila Dean, Wyoming
 





“Woods W. Lynch Unit 19 in Midland, Texas, hands out about 900 Star Spangled Kids Kits at two events: the 4th of July kids parade and the Midland AirSho. We also teach about 100 kids to properly care for and fold the American flag at the AirSho. Our biggest summer project is partnering with Operation Homefront and holding a huge school supply drive.”
— Jane Bennett, Texas
 
 





“Our whole Legion Family has a big family day barbecue and games! Family fun for all ages!”
— Debi Graziano, Vermont