The Preamble to The American Legion Constitution sums up the theme of the National Endowment Fund, "... devotion to mutual helpfulness." This phrase is more than just mere words on paper; it's our pledge of support to Legionnaires and their family members. Since the early 1920s, The American Legion has been actively involved in meeting the needs of both the community and individual Legion Family members in the wake of disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and wildfires. The fund provides up to $3,000 for qualified Legion Family members and up to $10,000 for posts. The eligibility requirements are: Applicant must have been displaced from his or her primary residence due to a declared natural disaster. Applicant must provide copies of receipts of items required to meet immediate needs such as temporary housing, food, water, clothing, diapers, etc. Membership must be active at time of disaster and the time of application. You can learn more about the program and even request assistance by visiting the following link: https://www.nclegion230.org/national-emergency-fund
