top of page
Am Legion-Auxiliary-Logo 2.png

American Legion

Auxiliary Unit 555

 

 

 

 

What We Do

 

American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) members and volunteers step up to advance our mission of service to veterans, military and their families! Our annual volunteer service is worth nearly $2 billion! 

 

This past year alone, ALA members:

 

     Volunteered more than 8 million hours in mission service, with 6.6 million hours dedicated to serving veterans at home, in hospitals, and in shelters; and helped 324 million active-duty military families.

 

    Raised and donated nearly $36 million for mission service, with more than $5 million raised from Poppy Program donations, nearly $3 million awarded in scholarships, and $1.8 million spent aiding military families.

 

Over the years, The American Legion Family has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans, helped military families through transition and produced many important programs for our country’s youth. 

 

Today, ALA members across the country are helping military families cope with the effects of multiple deployments. The toll on our all-volunteer force and their families has been enormous. The Auxiliary’s efforts are focused in three primary areas: 

 

Veterans/Military Support & Advocacy

Family Support

Veteran Support 

 

 

 

Mission & Vision

 

Mission Statement

 

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

        

Vision Statement

 

        The vision of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion while becoming the premier service organization and foundation of every community providing support for our veterans, our military, and their families by shaping a positive future in an atmosphere of fellowship, patriotism, peace and security.

​

  •     Purposes

​

    â–ª    In fulfillment of our Mission, the American Legion Auxiliary adheres to the following purposes:

    â–ª    To support and advocate for veterans, active military and their families

    â–ª    To support the initiatives and programs of The American Legion

    â–ª    To foster patriotism and responsible citizenship

    â–ª    To award scholarships and promote quality education and literacy

    â–ª    To provide educational and leadership opportunities that uphold the ideals of             freedom and democracy and encourage good citizenship and patriotism in                 government

    â–ª    To increase our capacity to deliver our Mission by providing meaningful                       volunteer opportunities within our communities

    â–ª    To empower our membership to achieve personal fulfillment through

          Service Not Self

​

​

  •    Values

​

Our statement of values is predicated on the founding purposes:

​

    â–ª    Commitment to the four founding principles: Justice, Freedom, Democracy,                 Loyalty

    â–ª    Service to God, our country, its veterans and their families

    â–ª    Tradition of patriotism and citizenship

    â–ª    Personal integrity and family values

    â–ª    Respect for the uniqueness of individual members

    â–ª    Truthful open communication in dealing with the public and our members

    â–ª    Adherence to the adopted policies and rules

 

Auxiliary Membership Application 

 

This is what you need to do to join the American Legion Matthew Blount Post 555 Auxiliary

 

1.    Complete application form

2.    Check for $35 for new members payable to:

      “American Legion Matthew Blount Post 555”

3.    Mail the form and membership fee to:

        American Legion 

       Auxiliary Unit 555

               P.O.Box 97

        Pelham, AL 35124

 

If you have any questions, call our Office at (205)767-9240 and we will be happy to help you.

 

 

 American Legion Matthew Blount Post 555

 50 Racquet Club Parkway

P.O. Box 97

 Pelham, Alabama 35124

 251-554-6989

​

bottom of page