Auxiliary Emergency Fund | American Legion

417 N. Main Street, Suite 103, Mitchell, SD 57301

Eligibility

Active Auxiliary member for three consecutive years.

Hours

Website is available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.

605-461-3389

Voice

https://www.legion-aux.org/aef

[email protected]

Application process

Apply at the local American Legion Post. Disaster applications must be received within 6 months of the disaster.

Fees

Membership varies by city.

Service area

Description

A national grant assistance program that provides financial assistance to eligible American Legion Auxiliary members who are impacted by a natural disaster or in a time of financial crisis. Disaster Assistance: Applicants must either received damage to their primary residence, been displaced/evacuated from their residence or experienced basic out-of-pocket emergency expenses. Hardship Assistance: Applicants have to have past due expenses related to their primary residence and/or basic household utilities. Grants are awarded for $3,000 per grantee and one grant (disaster or hardship) will be awarded in a 12-month period.

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211 South Dakota

What's Here

Post Disaster Housing Assistance Veteran Membership Organizations Utility Service Payment Assistance Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations Medical Care Expense Assistance

Providing organization

American Legion

Veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.