American Legion Auxiliary Unit 87
Supporting Our Veterans, Their Families & Our Community
Events
Our priority is to support the members of the local North Berwick American Legion Post in accomplishing their goals by:
● Provide care packages for military members
● Visit and provide necessities for veterans in nursing facilities or in their homes
● Provide Scholarships for Veteran Families
● Support the Honor Flight Maine https://www.honorflightmaine.org/
● Assisting with Bean Suppers and Breakfasts for the community on a monthly basis
● Participating in the Memorial Day and Christmas Parades.
● Participating in the annual Poppy Drive on Labor Day to support Post 87
● Participating in the town’s Millfield Festival in September- Silent Auction, Raffles, 50/50 Donuts & Coffee
● Conducting a community yard sale for the town of North Berwick and surrounding communities
● Participating in 4th of July barbecue activities sponsored by our Legion
● Conducting an Ice Cream Social during our town’s music performances at the Mill Field
● Assisting with the free Veteran’s Day Breakfast
● Visiting our local schools to educate and promote Americanism and Patriotism
● Offering opportunities for high school students to work beside as they earn community hours towards their high school graduation requirements which in turn teaches children the value of volunteering
● Supporting the Girl State Program The American Legion Family Dirigo State Program Colby College
● Promote the use of Smile Associates/Amazon Program as a fundraiser without costing shoppers and money.
Poppy Drive
Visiting our veterans and residents at the Pinnacle Nursing Home in North Berwick and at homes
Ham and Bean Suppers and Breakfasts
Mill Field Festival
Town Christmas Parade
Memorial Day Parade