Cross Bayou American Legion Aux252

“Expenses office expenses 425 conference and workshops 1,898 ala - florida 34,880 total 37,203”

“In the spirit of service, not self, the mission of the american legion auxiliary 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 home and aboard. For god and country, we advocate for veterans educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security. The veterans affairs and rehabilitation (va&r) program is committed to promoting, supporting, and providing services that enhance the lives of veterans and their families. It along with the other of the four pillars, (national security, americanism, children and youth) is among the premier programs of our organization.”

“Veterans affairs and rehabilitation (va&r) to initiate, sponsor, and participate in programs and services that assist and enhance the lives of veterans and their families, ensuring restoration and/or transition to normally functioning lives physically, mentally, socially, and vocationally. The work of this veterans affairs and rehabilitation committee is confined to service for veterans in the hospitals, attention to veterans returning from the hospitals, in securing necessary hospitalization for disabled veterans, and such other aid as may be needed. Services provided to over 2000 recipients”

“Children & youth the children & youth program emphasizes protecting, caring for, and supporting children and youth, particularly those of veterans- and military families. It is the responsibility of the children and youth chairman to help achieve the two primary goals of the children and youth program within her community: (1) care and protection of children of veterans and military; (2) improved conditions for all children. Services provided to 900 recipients”

“Girls state florida girls state is a hands-on week-long educational workshop, focusing on americanism and the political process. The goal of the program is to help students to better understand democratic ideals and the part we as individuals play in carrying out these ideals. Services provided to 4 recipients”

“All other services - this is to benfit those in need as deemed appropriate by the governing body.”