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About The American LegionThe American Legion was chartered
and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans
organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest
veterans service organization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship
of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor,
promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our
fellow servicemembers and veterans. The American Legion National Headquarters The American Legion Washington Office
Significant dates in American Legion history Homeless Veterans Task ForceThe American Legion places special priority on the issue of veteran homelessness. With veterans making up around one-fifth of our nation's homeless population, there's plenty of reason to give the cause special concern. To help our struggling brothers-in-arms, the Legion works on a global level, lobbying for legislation affecting veteran homelessness, and acts on a local level, directly assisting veterans who have fallen on tough times and are without a place This direct assistance is coordinated by the Legion's Homeless Veterans Task Force, which works to ensure local services and resources are available to homeless veterans and their families. The Task Force, which has chairpersons in 35 departments, collaborates with government agencies, homeless service providers and veterans service organizations to develop and implement initiatives that will help homeless veterans. Additionally, Homeless Veterans Task Force chairpersons can provide direct aid to veterans and their families who reach out to them. A veteran who is homeless or facing possible homelessness can contact a chairperson, who will provide guidance |
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