To work with the youth of our land in preparing them
to meet the tasks they will face
in the years to come = a strong America.
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Purpose Statement
To work collaboratively with The American Legion
to direct and sponsor programs and services
that provide care and protection for our nation’s children,
especially those of our military and veterans.
National 4-H Council
The National 4-H Council provides grants,
establishes programs and initiatives,
designs and publishes curriculum
and reference materials,
and creates linkages fostering innovation
and shared learning to advance the 4-H youth development movement,
building a world in which youth and adults learn, grow,
and work together as catalysts for positive change.
Boy Scouts of America
The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America
supports more than 300 local councils
that provide quality youth programs promoting leadership
and teaching decision-making and teamwork skills.
The national council provides programs and publications,
promotes training, and houses a media center.
Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts of the USA provides research, programs,
and resources that help young girls build leadership,
decision-making, and teamwork skills. Through advocacy efforts,
Girl Scouts informs and educates
key representatives of the government about issues
important to girls and scouting.
Though not formally approved or adopted
by The American Legion,
these youth organizations also provide
a valuable service to our youth.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America
Nearly 500 Big Brothers/Big Sisters affiliates serve hundreds of thousands of children nationwide.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters are trained and supervised adult volunteers
that act as friends to children and expand their horizons.
More than 25 national programs are available in the areas of education, alcohol and drug prevention,
gang prevention, and leadership development. More than three million children are served at over 3,000 clubs,
helping young people across the country gain competence, usefulness, and a sense of belonging.