The American Legion Offers Assistance to Tornado Victims

The nation’s largest veterans organization has grants available to assist American Legion family members who were impacted by the recent tornado outbreak.

Legion family members could be eligible to receive up to $3,000 in emergency assistance. Applicants must have been displaced from their primary residence and provide proof of out-of-pocket expenses, including, but not limited to, temporary housing, food, water and clothing.

Detailed information and an application for National Emergency Fund (NEF) assistance may be downloaded at www.legion.org/emergency. For further information or assistance call (800) 433-3318. The American Legion Auxiliary offers similar assistance to its members. More than $9 million of assistance has been granted by the Legion’s NEF since the program's creation.

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