South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary

**Mission:** 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. **Purposes:** In fulfillment of our Mission, the American Legion Auxiliary adheres to the following purposes: - To support and advocate for veterans, active military and their families - To support the initiatives and programs of The American Legion - To foster patriotism and responsible citizenship - To award scholarships and promote quality education and literacy - To provide educational and leadership opportunities that uphold the ideals of freedom and democracy and encourage good citizenship and patriotism in government - To increase our capacity to deliver our Mission by providing meaningful volunteer opportunities within our communities - To empower our membership to achieve personal fulfillment through Service Not Self