In addition, they provide funds to purchase essential equipment and supplies in 171 VA medical centers and other veterans' facilities. The American Legion Women Auxiliary Volunteers actively support legislation to improve veterans' benefits. They make and provide holiday gifts and plan parties throughout the year to cheer hospitalized veterans. During war time they are collecting and shipping toiletries and snacks, writing letters to ease the strain on service families at home. The American Auxiliary's Poppy program for veterans is the oldest, and probably the most well known.
Volunteers distribute millions of poppies every year in return for donations, large and small.
In the community, the little red flowers remind the world that they have not forgotten the sacrifice of our veterans. People proudly wear this beautiful symbol in memory of those who died to preserve the freedom we enjoy. The American Auxiliary are deeply concerned with America's children and young people and they address child safety, juvenile justice, the problems of missing children, drug and alcohol abuse, teenage pregnancy and teen suicide. The Auxiliary works to improve the quality of life for all citizens in our communities. Auxiliary members plant trees and flowers, provide support for women in shelters and provide food, clothing and shelter.