American Legion Post 1995

BE THE ONE

Be the one to save one Veteran. Learn how to help a Veteran in crisis.

Today, the No. 1 issue facing the Veteran community is suicide, according to the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report.  It is estimated that between 17 and 22 Veterans or servicemembers take their lives each day. That’s more than 6,000 annually. The rate of suicide for Veterans is more than 50% higher than that of non-Veteran adults. As the Global War on Terrorism continues, there will be more veterans facing mental-health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder.

If you or someone you know is in crisis:

Call 988 and press 1, or
Text 838255, or
Visit the VA Crisis Line Website at http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

All three methods will also assist non-Veterans.

To learn more about the American Legion's Be the One program, please click on the link to the right.

TO LEARN MORE

Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America is an international project to ensure the placement of wreaths for our heroes buried in National Cemeteries during Christmas time. The National Wreaths Across America Day will be Saturday, December 14, 2024. On that day, hundreds of volunteers will lay wreaths on graves at over 4,700 locations.

Post 1995 is a sponsor again this year. It is not only a way for us to honor our brothers and sisters, it's also a fundraising opportunity. Our Post receives $5.00 for every wreath sponsored (purchased).

It is essential that you use the following web link so that our Post receives credit:

SPONSOR WREATHS

One significant item is private citizens can now order for a national cemetery hero and have a wreath send to their home or wherever they want the additional wreath to go.

Click on the button below for to find our instructions in the download section of our website. The instruction name is 2024 Post Instructions.

Instructions

For questions, as Tom Joplin, 7035054955, tfjoplin@verizon.net.