Manhasset American Legion Auxiliary Unit 304

YOU CAN HELP IMPROVE THE LIFE OF A VETERAN FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME. SIMPLY CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO MAKE A DONATION TO SUPPORT “America’s Vet Dogs.”

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Manhasset American Legion Auxiliary Unit 304 has decided to support America’s VetDogs. As many of you know this is an organization located in Smithtown. Their goal is to empower veterans to return to civilian life with dignity and independence by providing service canines to our wounded warriors. The cost for the training of just one dog exceeds $50,000. Some of us have seen firsthand the benefits of these well trained dogs who have been taught to respond to the specific needs of their Veteran. If you would like to join us in supporting this worthy cause, please click on the above link to make a donation. All donations are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. Manhasset Unit 304 is a tax exempt 501 (c) 19 organization.

PLEASE BECOME A SECRET SOLDIER SANTA FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME OR PHONE. SIMPLY CLICK THE LINK BELOW:

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Last year during the height of the pandemic we reached out to you for your support of the Secret Soldier Santa program at the Northport VA Medical Center (NVAMC) and your overwhelmingly generous response enabled the success of the program.

This year has continued to be difficult for those veterans who either live or receive treatment at the NVAMC. Due to ongoing concerns for their health and safety, our veterans will again not be permitted to receive traditional gifts items this holiday season.

While we cannot do our Gift Bag program, we can still honor our Veterans and help bring them some holiday cheer. Similar to last year, the Secret Soldier Santa Program will not have a party hosted by Santa. Since actual gifts are not permitted, gift cards (which can be sanitized) will be distributed to our veterans for use in purchasing gifts for their children. This empowerment to purchase the gift items their children would love to receive is the greatest gift we can give a veteran. We are working to raise money to purchase these gift cards from major stores and your donations will help make this happen.

On Saturday, November 20^th, from 9:30 am until 4:30 pm, our Junior Auxiliary members and our Scouts will be in the back outdoor section of Raindew in Manhasset accepting monetary donations in a contactless manner. Safe distancing and safety measures will be followed. We are very grateful to Raindew for their continued support of our veterans and the American Legion Auxiliary’s ongoing programs. This is a very generous and patriotic gesture on their part.

Post 304 of the Manhasset American Legion, 27 Bayview Avenue, will also be open on Saturday, November 20^th, from 9:30 am until 4:30 pm, to accept donations for this worthy cause. There will be a totally contactless “Drive-By Donation” site in the parking lot and a “Walk-By Donation” site at the front door.

Donations may be made in cash, by check, or by credit card. Checks should be made payable to American Legion Auxiliary and may be dropped off on November 20^th or mailed to American Legion Auxiliary, 27 Bayview Avenue, Manhasset, NY 11030. SEE BELOW TO USE YOUR CREDIT CARD STARTING NOW! American Legion Auxiliary Manhasset Unit 304 is a 501(c) (19) tax exempt organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.

Please join us in spreading cheer to those who have sacrificed so much in the service of our great nation and in the preservation of our freedoms. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our veterans. May you each be blessed in abundance at this beautiful holiday season.

For additional information, please feel free to contact Pat O’Brien at 516-850-5702 or patobrien17@msn.com.

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Samantha (Left) and Katharine (Right) socially distanced before the American Flag at Post 304

The American Legion Auxiliary Department of New York held its annual Mid-Winter Conference virtually on January 23^rd. On the same day, it held a virtual conference and elections for Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary from New York State. Junior members are girls under the age of 18 years. Manhasset American Legion Auxiliary Unit 304 is proud to announce that two of its Junior members were elected as Honorary Junior officers for New York State. Katharine Caputi is now serving as Honorary Department Junior Vice President and Samantha Palmadessa is serving as Honorary Department Junior Treasurer. Both girls were installed by American Legion Auxiliary Department of New York President Linda Tome. Serving as Honorary Junior officers is a great way for our Junior members to learn about the ALA and our mission. During the next year, they may be paired with senior officers to learn the duties and responsibilities of that office. Congratulations to Katharine and Samantha, who made history for our Manhasset Unit through their elections!