American Legion Fund Assists Hurricane Victims

Week of September 22, 2008

The American Legion or Sons of The American Legion members affected by Hurricane Ike and Gustav are encouraged to apply for National Emergency Fund (NEF) grants through their post, district, department or national headquarters if they were displaced or evacuated. NEF grants are intended to cover temporary emergency needs such as temporary lodging, food, water, diapers, clothes and other needs.

The National Emergency Fund has awarded more than $6.5 million in grants since it was created in 1989 after Hurricane Hugo and an earthquake in San Francisco. Members of The American Legion and the Sons of the American Legion can receive up to $1,500. American Legion posts that have been damaged by the hurricane can receive a grant up to $5,000. Learn more on Military.com.