Sons of The American Legion
Sons of The American Legion (SAL) is a program of The American Legion established at the national convention in 1932 in Portland, Oregon. Since then, the Sons of The American Legion has assisted The American Legion with its programs and activities. In 2016, the Sons of The American Legion attained an all-time high membership of 367,948 members nationally. The largest detachment (state level) has more than 61,000 members. There are trophies and awards given to detachments and squadrons for the largest membership, and the largest increase in membership.
SAL is more than just membership. SAL members have worked together with The American Legion to promote children and youth programs, including the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation to (CWF ). In 2016, SAL raised over $360,000 for CWF. Since1988, the Sons of The American Legion has raised over $7 million for the CWF.
SAL members have donated over 455,000 volunteer hours in veterans hospitals throughout the country, and raised over $1.6 million that has gone directly to the VA hospitals and VA homes for a variety of items, including TVs, radios, medical equipment and clothes for the patients.
The Sons of The American Legion continues to provide services to those in need in the local communities, through programs that include fundraising events.
The American Legion, Sons of The American Legion and The American Legion Auxiliary form the Legion Family. Sons of The American Legion is assisting
The American Legion and the Citizens Flag Alliance in their efforts to secure a constitutional amendment to protect the flag of the United States from desecration.
