The American Legion Auxiliary was founded in 1919, to assist the Legion in its mission to care for veterans. Through the years, the Auxiliary has created its own unique identity, while working with the veterans of the American Legion. Today they are the world’s largest women’s patriotic service, with over 1 million members from all walks of life. The interests of the Auxiliary have expanded to cover the community as a whole, and through the work of their volunteers, they raise millions of dollars annually to assist various charities.