story by Erika Zobel, provided photos
Did you ever think about joining a group? Maybe the PTA, a home association, or even Scouting America? How about joining the American Legion Greece Post 468.
I’m sure you are wondering what we do? Well, we do a lot of great work within our surrounding community, and we represent the largest service organization that advocates for veterans, service members, and military families. We are a close-knit family consisting of four units.
The American Legion
Activists for veterans since 1919 and founded by an act of Congress in the aftermath of World War I. This family advocates for our veterans, service members and families who pledge to protect our nation. Some of the areas of need include the destigmatizing mental health support, offering peer resources, and strongly encouraging everyone to Be The One in the fight to end veteran suicide.
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The American Legion Auxiliary
Founded in 1919, we support The American Legion. Our job in the family is to make life better for our veterans, military, and their families. We promote patriotism and national security while supporting our youth and advocating for those who served.
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Greece Post 468
Sons of The American Legion
Founded in 1932 as an organization within The American Legion. SAL’s family is made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the United States military and became eligible for membership in The American Legion. Just like the other family members, SAL places high importance on preserving our American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation’s children, caring for veterans and their families, and perhaps most importantly, teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship.
American Legion Riders
Founded in 1993 to promote the goals of the American Legion. Rider chapters are known for their fundraising, flag ceremonies, charitable work for our youth, veterans, schools, hospitals, and scholarship funds. They ride and honor fallen military men and women. They ride to welcome our heroes home. They are a group who love to ride and ride with a passion for patriotism, community, freedoms, and country.
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I bet you’re still asking why you should join? I say, be the voice, be heard, and share in those freedoms that we have all adhered to. It’s not just for you, but for our veterans, community, family, and youth. That’s why I joined.
The American Legion Greece Post is accepting new members year-round. We are located at 344 Dorsey Road, Rochester, NY 14616. Visit us online at: greeceny468legionpost.com.
Membership is based on meeting requirements.
