American Legion Auxiliary Department of Colorado

**Who We Are** We are the Colorado State (Department) organization of the National American Legion Auxiliary which was also founded in 1919 by Congressional charter and is the world’s largest patriotic service organization. The Department of Colorado American Legion Auxiliary was also Founded in 1919 in the Spirit of Service not Self. We are the male and female spouses, grandmothers, mothers, sisters, granddaughters, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion. Some of us are veterans ourselves. **Mission Statement** In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security. **Vision Statement** The vision of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion while becoming the premier service organization and foundation of every community providing support for our veterans, our military, and their families by shaping a positive future in an atmosphere of fellowship, patriotism, peace and security.