Auxiliary Emergency Fund (AEF)
Devin Anderson – Department Chairman
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The Auxiliary Emergency Fund (AEF) is a national grant assistance program that provides temporary emergency help to eligible members of the American Legion Auxiliary who have suffered a significant financial setback as the result of an act of nature or other personal crisis.
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Although I am relatively new to the Auxiliary, I have enjoyed serving in this chairmanship. It is one of the easiest programs to raise funds for because our Auxiliary members understand that, at any moment, a calamity could bring hardship to families and communities.
Our members are exceptionally generous in supporting this program, and through donations from North Dakota units alone, we were able to raise $3,978.76 for this cause (2025-2026). This is a point of pride for our units and members alike. Thank you, North Dakota units and individuals who donated to support this important program.
Devin Anderson
September 2026 Message Article
- Want to learn more about AEF? This Auxiliary Emergency Fund brochure includes helpful information about the program, such as the program objectives, guidelines on who is eligible to get funds from the Auxiliary Emergency Fund, and information and ideas on what units can do to support the fund.
- Apply online here – Disaster Assistance Grant Applications and Hardship Assistance Applications are available directly from the National office at this link. The forms are fillable. Direct unit/Department approval or consultation is no longer necessary to submit an application.
More information on the AEF program can be found on the National website.
