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2020/07/26
Virginia Junior provides handwritten thank-you cards for servicemembers
2017/01/25
DIY: make plastic sleeping mats for homeless veterans
2020/08/04
Auxiliary members continue selfless service to others amid COVID-19 pandemic
2020/08/12
Sewn with love
2020/10/29
Festive fundraising ideas for your unit
2019/04/07
Easter-themed fundraiser: “Egg” my house
2019/04/14
Fun spring activity ideas to do with Junior members
2019/03/17
Learn how to make a poppy corsage
2019/09/08
Craft project: Poppy painting for Juniors
2020/03/29
ALA members make face masks amid COVID-19 pandemic
2020/05/03
Handmade with Love
2020/03/12
ALA Girls Nation creating wreath of poppies made by women veterans
2020/03/19
American Legion Family joins effort to grant 104-year-old USMC veteran’s wish
2022/03/11
ALA support of NVCAF continues during transition year
2020/05/10
Show your poppy pride with this choker/bracelet for Juniors
2020/05/12
Kindness flows from the hands of ALA’s poppy makers
2020/08/30
Junior member makes quilt and lap robes for veterans
2021/06/25
Educating youth while promoting patriotism through art
2022/06/27
Start planning now: Veterans Day ideas for your unit
2022/01/04
Card project helps deployed servicemembers
2022/04/05
Poppy projects for all Auxiliary members
2022/04/18
National Veterans Creative Arts Festival back in person
2022/04/20
Support veterans during life-changing NVCAF event
2022/08/15
R.Riveter, ALA ready for another handbag auction
2022/09/06
Art therapy plays vital role in suicide prevention for veterans
