In 1919, The American Legion was founded on four pillars: Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children & Youth. Each of these pillars encompasses a variety of programs that benefit our nation’s veterans, its service members, their families, the youth of America and ordinary citizens.

 

  • VA Claim Assistance
  • Veteran Information & Assistance Seminar
  • Veteran Emergency Assistance
  • Feed Fannin Program Support
  • Nursing Home Visits & Social Events
  • Final Respects
  • Gold Star Banners
  • Veteran Grave Marker Cleaning & Flag Placement
  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Blue Star Banners
  • Blood Donor
  • National Emergency Fund (NEF) Grants
  • Sponsorship for High School Student Attendance at Boys State/Girls State Program
  • Boy Scouts Troop 32 Support
  • U.S. Flag Education & Etiquette Classes
  • U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremonies
  • Honor Banners
  • Patriotic Ceremonies
  • Support For The North Georgia Honor Guard
  • Community Parade Participation
  • Management of the Fannin County Veterans Memorial Park in Coordination And
  • Partnership With Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 28
  • Cadet Law Enforcement
  • Education Assistance
  • Legacy Scholarship

 

News Observer article regarding flag etiquette

  • Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) Grants
  • Awards for Outstanding Fannin County and Mountain Area Christian Academy (MACA)
  • High School Students
  • Awards for Outstanding MACA Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Cadets
  • Student Future Farmers of America (FFA) Program Sponsorship
  • Fannin County Sheriff’s Department “Shop With A Cop” Program Support