American Legion Auxiliary Unit 156

For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations during all Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy; to participate in and contribute to the accomplishment of the aims and purposes of The American Legion; to consecrate and sanctify our association by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

Quilts of Valor delivery to Joy Tynes a very happy veteran.

2021 Pumpkin Bake Sale. Thanks to all who attended; donated and supported.

Quilters by the Sea QOV - Our final Sew Day Saturday of 2021 is coming up on Saturday, November 6. Mark your calendar -Quilters by the Sea QOV - Our final Sew Day Saturday of 2021 is coming up on Saturday, November 6. Mark your calendar -

Thank You to the Morris Yacht and Beach Club members who donated $325 tonight to the Fort Drum Children’s Winter Clothing Drive!Thank You to the Morris Yacht and Beach Club members who donated $325 tonight to the Fort Drum Children’s Winter Clothing Drive!

Please check out if needed and apply online. Expedited Application for Members Affected by Disaster such as recent flooding. Go to: www.legion-aux.org to download an application to apply. An Auxiliary Emergency Fund grant may provide immediate emergency assistance to American Legion Auxiliary members in areas devastated by a natural disaster, such as fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, earthquake, or other severe weather. The applicant must have received damage to the primary ...residence and/or been displaced or evacuated from the residence and had out-of-pocket expenses for food, clothing, and shelter. Grants may be awarded up to $2,400. BASIC CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION The applicant must be an American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) member. Applicant must have maintained ALA membership for three consecutive years (the current year and immediate past two years). Application must be received within 6 months of disaster. One grant per grantee in a 12-month period will be awarded.

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Poppy Chairman Beth McGinn challenged every department to create a poppy that represented their state. Shown at National Convention. Sandra Panzarellas lady bug poppy is on the collage. Our unit was represented. Thank you Sandra.

Directive from American Legion Commander: Fellow Veterans and Auxiliary members, please listen to and/or reach out to Veterans. American Legion Buddy Check! This is going to be a tough week for those veterans that fought in the Global War on Terrorism and their families. The imminent fall of Kabul will bring up the questions of: What was it for? Why did my friends die in a war and in a country we are simply walking away from? For many there will be an overwhelming feeling of ...despair. Those of us that fought in Vietnam, know the questions and the feelings all too well. In fact the fall of Afghanistan may reawaken those feelings for you. If you know a veteran from this war, reach out. Make sure they are okay. Help if you can, and if you can’t help them know that assistance for veterans is available. Veterans Crisis Line (https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/hotline ) If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, there are caring, qualified VA responders standing by to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1. The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, anonymous, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care.Disabled Veterans National Foundation (https://www.dvnf.org/suicide prevention/...) This website connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders through a confidential toll-free hotline and online chat, regardless of enrollment in VA care. The Veterans Crisis Line offers free, confidential support, 24/7/365. Or reach out to local veterans organizations. See more

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Congratulations "Quilts of Valor" Recepient; Mr. Thomas Lyons; Korean War Veteran.

We are featured in the August issue page 57 of the August issue of the Auxiliary Magazine.

Sew Saturday of 2021 on July 24th! From 10 to 1 at the American Legion post on City Island. All Welcome