Serving Mobridge for Over 100 years

The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) supports veterans, military service members, and their families. They promote patriotism and provide community service under the motto, “Service, Not Self.” The Auxiliary helps support or local American Legion Post 4 and members as well as children and youth in the community.

Mobridge’s Auxiliary’s latest “Make a Difference Day” project included a $500 donation to the Mobridge Senior Center. The Mobridge ALA unit also assisted with a bridge dedication program this year, providing and serving refreshments. The organization also provides a scholarship to a graduating senior of Mobridge-Pollock High School each year and sends several junior class students to Girls State for a weeklong program. They adopt veterans without family in the area and provide gifts for special occasions.

The ALA often volunteers their time to other nonprofit organizations, activities, and events happening in the community. In fact, their main focus is lending a helping hand to volunteer their time and talent for the betterment of the community. They have been serving the Mobridge community, its veterans, and local children and youth for over 100 years.

This past year, they are excited to share that they have increased their membership by rejoining past members who had left their organization years ago and encouraging the next generation of young adults to join through their Legion-affiliated member. In 2027, they hope to retain their new members and continue current activities and events. They are excited to see how new and returning members’ ideas help expand and shape the ALA presence in the Mobridge community in the future.

The American Legion Auxiliary welcomes time, ties, and testimony, but the one they are most ready to focus on this year is testimony. One of their current members has been appointed to the organization’s public relations committee and is posting events and activities on their Facebook page. Following their page and sharing posts would broaden their reach and show more of the community what they do—a wonderful gift in itself!