Children & Youth
Cari Lamb ~ Chairman
The Children and youth program emphasizes protecting, caring for, and supporting children and youth. Particularly those of veterans and military families.
National has two awards to recognize and reward the positive actions of our children and youth.
Good Deeds Award: Youth 18 and younger who demonstrated leadership in communities by planning, organizing, and executing a service project.
Youth Hero Award: 17 and under who performs a heroic act of physical bravery. Donations through the department Office
Child Well-Being foundation: Provides financial assistance
Legionville: Safety educational camp
American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance: Awards grants up to $1,500 to active duty service members or American Legion members with minor children at home. Helps families in need of the cost of shelter, food, utilities, and health expenses. Legion.org/financialassistance
Purple Up Day: Official Military Children Day April is the Month of the Military Child
KDH2- Kids of Deployed are Heros 2: Recognition program for military children who experience extended separation from their military parent or parents.
