Children and Youth Program
“Making A Difference – Seeing Wishes instead of Weeds”
The purpose of the Children and Youth Program is to work with The American Legion Family to promote programs that protect, care for, and support children and youth, especially those of our military and veterans.
Projects are as varied as the communities from which we come. Lean into the needs of the youth in your community. Work together with your American Legion Family to support our common Children and Youth initiatives (The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, scouting initiatives and others found on The American Legion website www.legion.org/youth/youth).
2024-2025 Department of Virginia Children and Youth Goals:
- One Youth Hero Award per Unit
- Two Good Deed Award per Unit
- 100% Unit participation in Month of the Military Child activities
- 100% Unit participation in “Purple Up!” for Military Kids on April 15th
- 100% of Units paying their ROAR citation for Children and Youth
2024-2025 Children and Youth Special Project – Details forthcoming!
Special Children and Youth Project from National — Operation “Stuff Sack” – Details forthcoming!
Reporting
- Mid-Year Reports due December, 1 2024
- End-of-Year reports due April 15, 2025
- Contenders for Department and National awards need to include a narrative not to exceed 1000 words and should include pictures and supporting information (publicity or press releases).
American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia 2024-25 Children and Youth Committee
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE
CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAM
Downloads:
C&Y One Page Summary v.2
Child Welfare Foundation Brochure
Starlight Evergreen Brochure_2024
Measurement of Starlight Programs Impact
Banner Order Form 2024-2025
Working Program Summary Sheet
CHILDREN & YOUTH