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Our Mission
Our Mission
The mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our military & veteran families and support the mission of the American Legion.
Serving veterans and our community
Serving veterans and our community
Our team of volunteers bring fresh ideas and commitment to our activities to support veterans, military, their families, and our community
Upcoming Activities
Mar 28, Sat. District 10 Dept. Visitation, 10am-12noon, TAL Post 117 San Leandro
May is Poppy Drive Month. U105’s annual fundraiser for the year.
July 11, Sat. Post 105 Annual Car Show, 10am-2pm. Post 105 Redwood City
Non-Legion Events
Non-Legion Events
Every Tues, Wed, and Thurs - Bingo Night by Vanguard.
6:30 pm game starts. Doors open at 4:45 pm. Post 105.
Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting
Second Monday of every month - 5:00-8:00 pm Dinner General Meeting. Dinner 5-6 pm. ALA Meeting 6-7pm. TAL general meeting 7-8 pm. Post 105, 651 El Camino Real, Redwood City
Unit 105 is one of four entities of American Legion Post 105 Redwood City –Legion, Auxiliary, Sons and Riders.
Honoring the Sacrifice of the Four Chaplains
Honoring the Sacrifice of the Four Chaplains
January 2026 - On January 31, American Legion Post 105 Family hosted the commemorative ceremony of honoring the Four Chaplains–remembering their selfless duty and bravery in the face of certain death with the sinking of the USAT Dorchester on February 3, 1943 after being torpedoed by a German submarine.
Once all life vests were distributed, the four chaplains removed their own vests and handed them to frightened young sailors. As the ship went down, survivors in nearby rafts could see the four chaplains--arms linked and braced against the slanting deck. Their voices could also be heard offering prayers. Of the 904 aboard, only 230 survived.
Reading the tribute of each chaplain were: Reverend Katie Goetz for Reverend George Fox (Methodist), Legionnaire Allan Hirsch for Rabbi Alexander Goode (Judaism), Chaplain Joe Serrano for Reverend Clark Poling (Dutch Reformed), and Father Michael Quinn for Father John Washington (Roman Catholic).
Cmdr. George Smith introduced the Family speakers reading the story of the Dorchester: Legionnaire William Jackson, Jr., Auxiliary 2nd VP Carol Bagley, Sons member Alex Cooke, and Riders Director Andrew Trapani.
Over 100 guests attended, including representatives from Congressman Kevin Mullin and County Supervisor Lisa Gauthier, American Legion Riders from Hollister, Patriot Guards, Post 105 Family’s Scouts of America Troop 10, Golden Gate Young Marines, and the general public.
American Legion Post 105 Family Donates to CSM Veterans Resource Center
American Legion Post 105 Family Donates to CSM Veterans Resource Center
January 2026 - Ladies of American Legion Post 105 Family donated school supplies and $580 worth of food to stock College of San Mateo Veterans Resource & Opportunity Center's (VROC) pantry. Accepting the donation is VROC's Program Service Coordinator Marcos Baluyut-Hand. The Foster City community also donated a large quantity of toiletries and first aid supplies for the Center to create care kits for their veteran students. The Center provides computer access, study hall, kitchenette, and a small lounge area for students to socialize and network with fellow veterans.
83rd Session of CALIFORNIA GIRLS STATE
83rd Session of CALIFORNIA GIRLS STATE
January 2026 - Junior girls from the following schools are eligible to apply for a candidate interview to attend the 83rd Session of CALIFORNIA GIRLS STATE: Crystal Springs Upper School, Design Tech High, Hillsdale High, Notre Dame Belmont, Nueva Upper School, Sacred Heart Atherton, and San Mateo High. Apply using this link.
Attn: All Eligible Juniors
CALIFORNIA GIRLS STATE
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE APPLICATION
Now Open to All Eligible Juniors
American Legion Auxiliary Girls State is a nationally recognized leadership conference. The conference will be held at Sacramento State University, June 14-19, 2026. Want to apply as a candidate to be your school’s Delegate? Junior Girls APPLY ONLINE here or choose a PDF copy to apply. Application Deadline: TUESDAY, January 27, 2026 11:59pm Pacific Time. Interviews will be held in February 2026 when Auxiliary panelists select one junior Delegate (and two alternates) to represent your high school.
Your high school’s California Girls State program is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 105 Redwood City. Questions? Contact your school counselor or Unit 105’s Girls State Chairwoman Peggy Toye at PeggyAuxU105@gmail.com.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
January 2026 - Please join the American Legion Family and other veteran organizations in honoring the legend of the FOUR CHAPLAINS' selfless duty and bravery in the face of certain death with the sinking of the USAT Dorchester in 1943.
Once all life vests were distributed, the four chaplains removed their own vests and handed them to frightened young sailors. As the ship went down, survivors in nearby rafts could see the four chaplains--arms linked and braced against the slanting deck. Their voices could also be heard offering prayers.
Past Events
Past Events
Unit 105 Luncheon
Unit 105 Luncheon
December 2025. Ladies of the Auxiliary enjoyed a holiday social at Harry’s Hofbrau.
San Mateo Troop 61802
Foster City Girls Scouts Troops 61741 and 61742
Girl Scouts Donate Holiday Cards
Girl Scouts Donate Holiday Cards
December 2025 - San Mateo Troop 61802 usually delivers much appreciated cards on or before Veterans Day. This year they decided to create holiday cards for VA patients. In a new partnership, Foster City Girl Scouts Troops 61741 and 61742 (older and younger Girl Scouts) created holiday cards for the first time. Troop mom Jenni is one of our newest Auxiliary members as well with seven uncles who've served as veterans!
UNIT 105 DELIVERS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
UNIT 105 DELIVERS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
December 2025. U105 fulfilled its Annual holiday gift delivery at the VA. Thanks to our Legionnaires and Sons, they’ve helped sponsor the veterans we were assigned to buy gifts for–fulfilling their wishlists. U105 is one of six local American Legion Auxiliary Units in San Mateo County which adopted Bldg. 331 at VA-Menlo Park. As always, we enjoyed the interactions, smiles, and chats today.
CONGRATULATIONS to our Unit’s Sgt.-at-Arms Surayna Spicer. November 2025. Congratulations Surayna Spicer for being named the 2025 Patriot of the Year by the San Mateo County Veterans Commission. Her work as an advocate for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated veterans and volunteerism with organizations such as Blue Star Moms is highlighted in this video. She joins several members of the American Legion Post 105 Family (Redwood City) in being honored by the Commission.”
Wreaths Across America. November 2025. Please use this link to make your purchase with Wreaths Across America which benefits San Mateo County Blue Star Moms. Click on the link then click on "Sponsor Wreath". Wreaths will be available on Saturday, December 13, at Golden Gate National Cemetery. The ceremony starts at 8:30am
Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Day Ceremony
November 2025. American Legion Post 105 Family hosted its annual outdoor ceremony at Redwood City’s Courthouse Square. Pictured are Family members, keynote speaker Major General Stephen Hager, ALA CA Girls State Citizen and TAL Boys & Girls State Citizens.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, 651 EL CAMINO REAL, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063
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