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AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

Over 100 years of changing lives!

Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary’s mission is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. 


Since the ALA's inception on Nov. 10, 1919, Auxiliary members and nonmember volunteers have been tirelessly carrying out the ALA's commitment as a patriotic service organization whose mission would be to advocate for, help, and honor United States military, veterans, and their families, and support The American Legion.


For God and country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security. 


https://www.alaforveterans.org/About/History/

Join the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 34

Eligibility Requirements for ALA Membership:

Membership in The American Legion Auxiliary shall be limited to the:

(1) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion; and

(2) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses (including husbands of female veterans), and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who served in either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918 and any time after December 7, 1941 who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of their entry therein served on active duty in the Armed Forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge;

(3) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941 who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge; and

(4) to those women who of their own right are eligible for membership in The American Legion.*

* A woman who is eligible for American Legion membership is eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary regardless of whether or not she is a member of The American Legion. However, eligibility of her female relatives (sister, mother, direct descendants) and/or spouse depends upon her membership in The American Legion.


Proof of Membership Eligibility:

If the person who provides your eligibility is living, they must be a current member of The American Legion and eligibility documentation is likely not necessary; however you do need to provide his or her American Legion member ID number and Post information on your application. 


If the person who provides your eligibility is deceased, acceptable eligibility documents include:
    a.    DD-214 Discharge Papers (not issued until after the Korean War)
    b.    Official Military Orders
    c.    Official Military Service Citations/Awards
    d.    Letters related to the veteran’s military service. Must be on official government letterhead
    e.    Certificate from the VA records center in St. Louis
    f.     Data from the back of older discharges
*DD-214 Discharge Papers can be requested online by visiting www.archives.gov 


Obtain your proof of eligibility, head to the post to fill out an application or send your application with a check/money order/certified check your dues.


ALA Unit 34 

c/o Membership Coordinator 

2210 E. 54th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46220


$40.00 Senior (18 years old and above)

$5.50 Junior dues (17 years old and below) 


**The ALA Department of Indiana are raising their portion starting in the 2025 membership year. Unit 34 2025 Dues will be $42.00. 


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ALA Unit 34 Officers 2021/2022

President

1st Vice President

1st Vice President

Melissa Clawson

1st Vice President

1st Vice President

1st Vice President

Vivian Brown

Secretary

1st Vice President

Secretary

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Treasurer

Treasurer

Secretary

Peggy Russell

Chaplain

Treasurer

Historian

Janet Calvert

Historian

Treasurer

Historian

Kim Satter

Programs the ALA Unit 34 Supports

Helping Veterans and Families (HVAF)

Helping Veterans and Families (HVAF)

Helping Veterans and Families (HVAF)

WHY VETERANS? BECAUSE NO HERO SHOULD EVER BE HOMELESS

One out of three homeless male sleeping on the street is an HONORABLY discharged veteran!  HVAF of Indiana houses, supports, and advocates for all veterans and their families to help them achieve the best possible quality of life. HVAF helps homeless and at-risk veterans return to self-sufficiency by providing 13 housing properties across Indianapolis, employment specialist to help veterans hold employment, a food pantry & outreach in the community daily. 

Learn more at https://www.hvafofindiana.org/our-mission/.


DONOR IMPACT REPORT 2019/2020

Transparency & Accountability  

64,679 services provided to veterans.

2,891 veterans and their families served.

796 veterans moved into permanent housing.


HVAF HISTORY

In 1993, our very own Unit 34 Queen of Veteran Advocacy, Louise Loyd  

was retiring as President of the Indiana American Legion Auxiliary. She received a call from the Auxiliary National President, Linda Boone about wanting to start a chapter of the Far From Home Foundation - an organization that helped 

homeless veterans - in Indiana.

"Linda said, 'there are so many homeless veterans in Indianapolis - will you help me?'" Louise said she responded, "I said I'll help if I can... and it just went from there." The name would later change to Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation in 1997 & in 2018 it changed to Helping Veterans And Families.


WE NEED YOUR HELP TO CONTINUE THE MISSION. DOANATION NEEDS:

Pantry Non Perishable Foods

Canned Meat
Canned Fruit and Soups
Pasta and Pasta Sauce
Peanut Butter and Jelly 

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 For Home

Towels
Pillows
Wash Cloths 

 

Men

Long Johns
Boxers and Briefs
Shaving Cream
Deodorant
Shampoo & Conditioner


DONATE AT THE POST, CASH DONATION BOX ALSO AVAILABLE



PLEASE WATCH LOUISE LOYD TALK ABOUT THE HVAF HISTORY:

https://www.facebook.com/HVAFofIndiana/videos/10156491891878415


LEARN MORE ABOUT HVAF HERE: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/our-story/

Hoosier Girls State

Helping Veterans and Families (HVAF)

Helping Veterans and Families (HVAF)

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 ALA GIRLS STATE

Female high school students who have completed their junior year are competitively selected and sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary units for this program, where they learn about the political process by electing officials for all levels of state government and actively running a mock government. The girls are assigned to mock cities and either the “Federalist Party” or “Nationalist Party.”


Assistance from dedicated ALA volunteers ensures the program’s nonpartisan governmental, patriotic, and civic objectives are carried out through interactive learning. Though the week is filled with many learning opportunities, there is always time for fun and the formation of long-term friendships.

Candidates should be keenly interested in government and current events, and show strong leadership abilities. Because the structure of state and local government varies, ALA Girls State programs may vary in content and method of procedure, but each adheres to the same basic core values.


 SELECTION

ALA Girls State delegates are a diverse group of young women with a shared desire to learn and lead. ALA Girls State “citizens” come together from small towns, big cities, and rural areas to hold ALA Girls State elections, and their varied backgrounds set the stage for a week of spirited, experiential learning.


Eligible female students are then recommended and selected by sponsoring American Legion Auxiliary units. Each ALA unit determines the process they will use to select the delegates for their state. The number of ALA Girls State citizens varies by state and is determined by each state’s American Legion Auxiliary resources.


 COST

The ALA Unit 34 sponsors the registration fees for three eligible students per year, 2021 it is $350.00 per student to attend. These ALA Hoosier Girls State delegates’ pay a non-refundable $50 application fee with their application.


Other than this non-refundable fee participating young women will incur nominal expenses for transportation, site-specific fees, or contribution to an optional service project. ALA units work with local high school educators to identify girls who have demonstrated leadership qualities.


HOW TO APPLY

Hoosier female high school juniors interested in applying to attend ALA Hoosier Girls State are encouraged to contact either their school counselor or the ALA Unit 34 at  Secretary.Unit34@outlook.com


LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.aladeptin.org/ala-hoosier-girls-state1.html

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