Upon the pillar of Americanism is The American Legion’s devotion to law and order, the raising of wholesome youth, respectful observance of patriotic holidays and remembrances, education and law-abiding citizenship."
and we members of Post 182 do our best to educate and promote by example, presenting flags at special events, as gifts to new businesses opening in New Palestine, and marking veteran gravestones on Memorial Day.
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Our Legion Post 182 AND Sons Squadron 182 are annual sponsors / supporters of our Southern Hancock Education Foundation's fund raising Auction Gala (every year since the event's founding in 2012).
The American Legion Children's Welfare Foundation seeks to provide for children whose families cannot, whether due to special needs, financial circumstances, even homelessness. The CWF reaches out to and through childrens' homes and other not-for-profit outreach programs.
Foundation management and fund raising responsibilities have been provided by volunteer members of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) for many years.
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As veterans, we are concerned that our Active Duty personnel are properly trained, supported, equipped and cared for. We work to ensure that our men and women are receiving the best we can offer, as they, in turn, serve and protect us all.
They wrote the check, to you and I, fellow citizens of this country, payable in the amount up to and including, their lives. Having written that same blank check, our member veterans want to ensure our active duty folks get the quality support they deserve - Protect Those Who Protect Us. We also wish to ensure those who are recovering from injuries receive the FULL support and care they need. There are necessaries for our wounded that don't show up on any budget line item, one of the reasons the American Legion established Operation Comfort Warrior. OCW volunteers network with military hospitals here and abroad, generating wish lists of items needed by recovering warriors - some items are very specific, many are more general - we endeavor to provide them ALL!
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Here at New Pal 182, we support area veterans with some times general, other times very specific needs - like the vet who needed a SuperWheelChair (one with tank tracks to get out to the horse barn, through the woods for hunting or his favorite fishing hole,etc.).
We celebrate special veteran anniversaries, make significant donations to state Legion veterans programs like I-Vets, help struggling local vets with bills for medications or food or even rent (short term), deliver meals to families in need (vets plus civilians), provide flights/transportation to veterans needing special medical treatments, provide Christmas gifts (clothing & toys/games) for struggling veteran families, much more. For those we can't support directly, our donations to American Legion Indiana Department and National provide American Legion Service Officers to assist veterans in application processes for aid, medical needs, job placement, and so much more. There's NO FEE to use the Officers' services, nor is Legion membership required - just another way for Legionnaires to help their fellow military colleagues, past and present.
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Most monthly member/planning meetings (third Thursday evenings at 3525 W US 40 / Greenfield, IN 46140) address numerous veterans, community and philanthropic issues - recently, the meeting agenda included: * Congratulated our Legion Oratorical contest winner (from NPHS!) * Saw an AMAZING display of high resolution photos from a WWII bomber’s perspective (local veteran!) |
* Approved half a dozen donations to veterans causes AND our local New Palestine community, totaling some $20,000! * Discussed our participation in community events and projects: current work status on our Veterans Memorial at Sugar Creek Twp Park, and our assistance at the New Palestine Chamber SummerFest (among others) |
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We've supported our new New Palestine Museum, our high school was among
We are deeply satisfied when supporting our town, our schools, our people:
we have helped maintain and enhance the New Pal Lions Community Building (with both our labor AND our dollars), donations to local food pantries, PTO's, youth leagues, families in need, school music and athletics, local horse riding therapy for those who are healing or have special needs, NPHS class reunions, New Palestine Chamber, our Southern Hancock Education Foundation, and the list goes on. Proud to Belong, Proud to Serve! For God and Country! |
Every WEEK (yes, we are a BUSY batch of volunteers), members of Post, Squadron, Unit & Chapter 182 chip in to help host our Post's BIGGEST (and currently ONLY) fund raiser! see more --->
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Since 2002, building a Veterans Memorial has been a major goal of the New Palestine Legion Family, and it's finally here!! see more --->
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for questions and/or comments, contact SAL / ALR 182 member / web geek / Randy: [email protected] © 2022 DBI/RAFaunce |