Any activity or project that benefits ONLY children is considered Child Welfare. Child Welfare is close to the heart of every Ladies Auxiliary member. Projects to provide for the welfare and well-being of children are unlimited. Learn the needs in the community and sponsor projects which will provide comfort, assistance, and love that is often needed to make life worthwhile.
Project Examples: Sponsor Scout Troops, Baseball & Football Teams, Assist underprivileged children with clothing, dental care, medical expenses & school supplies.
Department Project is Penrickton Center for Blind & Multi-disabled children.
Penrickton Wish Lists
Penrickton Food List
Penrickton Essential Wish List
Who We are
We are mothers, wives, widows, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, step-daughters, and granddaughters of AMVETS and female veterans who are currently serving or who have honorably served in the Armed Forces of the United States, including the National Guard and Reserve components, anytime after September 15, 1940.
What We Do
We serve veterans, their families and communities. We focus on community service and youth development; providing career change, nursing and youth scholarships; assisting hospitalized veterans; sending love and support to active duty military personnel, as well as demonstrating patriotism and civic engagement.
In addition to the organizations within our local communities, the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary programs actively support the Freedom’s Foundation to foster American history and civic engagement; John Tracy Clinic for deaf and hearing-impaired youth ages 18 months to 5 years; Penrickton Center for Blind and Multi-disabled Children from birth to 12 years old; PAWS with a Cause Assistance Dog training for persons with disabilities; St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital; and the Veterans Affairs Volunteer Services programs.
Membership
Membership in AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary is open to the mothers, wives, widows, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, step-daughters, and granddaughters of AMVETS and female veterans who are currently serving or who have honorably served in the Armed Forces of the United States, including the National Guard and Reserve components, anytime after September 15, 1940. Click here for more information.