THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OF WOMEN LEGIONNAIRES
Our charter is to aid all women veterans wherever they may be and in whatever way they need. Since our members are all members of the American Legion, we also support the activities of the Legion. These good works are ongoing and conducted by our members nationwide in service to God and Country.
* A primary goal is to assist disabled and needy women veterans and women in the U.S. Armed Forces. We contact these women through VA outreach programs and standowns in the community and through referrals. We provide assistance with disability claims, referrals to community programs, employment, housing, clothing and personal care items, and financial assistance. We provide referrals and emotitional support for victims of sexual assault. We send care packages to active duty women overseas as well as support through letters and E-mail. We provide assistance and comfort to women veterans in hospitals and nursing homes. We visit and call, providing personal care items as needed and loving friendship.
* We carry on programs to erpetuate the memory of women veterans who were pioneers in non-traditional career fields and who blazed the way for equality for women in the Armed Forces. We do this to educate young people about the hardships that women encountered in the earlier days. We make speeches and set up displays for Womens History Month and Veterans Day Celebrations at military bases, schools and other venues when available.
* We provide college scholarships to women veterans and their children, to enable them to acheive success and greater financial freedom in the future.
* We promote the programs of The American Legion, supporting aid to veterans and active duty service members, their families and the community. We do this through fundraising, recruiting and participating in local post and community activities.
* We provide social activities for members of The American Legion mainly with banquets and entertainment at State Conventions.
