American Legion Auxiliary
The Auxiliary at American Legion Post 320 supports veterans, military families, youth, and community programs through dedicated service.
Serving veterans, families, and communities
The Auxiliary works beside American Legion Post 320 to strengthen veterans and military families across Maumee and the surrounding community. Members transform gratitude for military service into practical projects that answer real community needs. Their volunteer efforts support hospitalized veterans, caregivers, deployed service members, and families facing difficult circumstances. The organization also preserves patriotic traditions through ceremonies, education, and respectful community remembrance. Every project reflects a shared promise to honor service through consistent and compassionate action.
Auxiliary members encourage young people to understand citizenship, leadership, and the responsibilities of freedom. Local activities may include youth programs, scholarship support, patriotic education, and community service partnerships. Members bring varied talents together so each volunteer can contribute in a meaningful way. Fellowship helps participants build lasting friendships while advancing the broader American Legion Family mission. These connections make service more effective and create welcoming opportunities for new volunteers.
People interested in the Auxiliary can learn about eligibility, meetings, activities, and current priorities below. American Legion Post 320 welcomes questions from eligible relatives who want to continue a family tradition of service. Prospective members can use the private contact form without publishing a personal telephone number or email address. The local Unit can explain next steps and help applicants complete the official membership process. Together, members ensure veterans and families receive recognition, advocacy, fellowship, and dependable local support.
Eligibility
Membership in The American Legion Auxiliary shall be limited to the:
(1) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion; and
(2) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who served in either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918 and any time after December 7, 1941 who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of their entry therein served on active duty in the Armed Forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge;
(3) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941 who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge; and
(4) to those women who of their own right are eligible for membership in The American Legion.* * A woman who is eligible for American Legion membership is eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary regardless of whether or not she is a member of The American Legion. However, eligibility of her female relatives (sister, mother, direct descendants) and/or spouse depends upon her membership in The American Legion.