MADISON — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 39 is collecting school supplies for children in Madison and Carrabec schools (MSAD 59 and RSU 74). With all the uncertainties ahead this year, the need is even greater. Here is a list of the items needed: rulers, erasers, pencils, colored pencils, ink pens (blue, black and red), crayons, glue sticks, backpacks, pouches for binders, 1″ binders, 1 subject notebooks and college ruled filler paper.
Items can be dropped off in the collection box at the Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple St., Wednesdays and Fridays after 3 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 4 pm. If anyone would like to send a monetary donation, make checks payable to Madison ALA, P.O. Box 325, Madison, ME 04950 with “school supplies” in the memo. Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary helps to advance the mission of the American Legion. With more than 600,000 members, the ALA is one of the nation’s most prominent supporters of veterans, the military and their families. ALA members volunteer millions of hours annually, with a value averaging $1.1 billion each year. From helping to draft the GI Bill in 1944 to advocating for veterans on Capitol Hill.
The American Legion Family has been instrumental in advancing legislation that improves the quality of life for our nation’s veterans. If you would like to become a member, contact Robin Turek, president, at 207+696-8289
