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2019/04/07
Easter-themed fundraiser: “Egg” my house
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Ideas to Increase Your ALA unit’s Poppy Funds
2019/05/19
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Fall in love with Fundraising
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Service project can lead to a tradition
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West Virginia unit challenges members, public to showcase artistic talents during fundraiser
2019/12/01
Fun, festive fundraising ideas for the holidays
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Indoor fundraisers to beat the winter blues
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Junior member busts open piggy bank for ALA
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Festive fundraising ideas for your unit
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A project of passion for veterans in Minnesota
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ALA unit helps veterans hockey team
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Tips on making your brick paver project successful
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Finding the funds to take your military and veteran support projects further
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Handbag company gives back to ALA for mission support
2022/06/01
Family creates scholarship in memory of Junior member
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R.Riveter, ALA ready for another handbag auction
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New Jersey Juniors collect unique items for bench, picnic table project
2023/04/06
Celebrating Month of the Military Child, Purple Up! Day
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Back to School with ‘Give 10 to Education’
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Kansas Legion Family joins forces to fundraise for all-terrain wheelchair presented to veteran
2024/01/05
National Headquarters gets ALA license plate approved for Indiana
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Kentucky units design helping hand baskets for local children and youth
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Consider the money you raise going back to ALA mission
2025/04/23
Junior’s trading cards help service dogs, handlers
2025/02/12
Units help renovate and revitalize their post homes
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Turn up the heat on giving with these easy summer fundraisers
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Arizona unit’s simple ideas lead to successful poppy distribution