Camano Island American Legion

The Camano Island American Legion is a local post of the larger American Legion organization, a major U.S. veterans' group dedicated to serving veterans, their families, and the community. The post is located on Camano Island in Washington State.

Overview

As part of the broader American Legion, this post shares the organization's core mission: to enhance the lives of U.S. war veterans by advocating for their benefits, providing community service, and promoting patriotic values. Members participate in various activities, including supporting veteran programs, conducting community outreach, and engaging in youth development initiatives.

Activities

• Veteran Support: The Camano Island American Legion focuses on assisting local veterans with accessing benefits, healthcare, and other services.
• Community Outreach: Members often participate in local events and charity projects, contributing to the well-being of the community.
• Youth Programs: The post supports programs like the American Legion Boys State and Girls State, which aim to develop leadership skills among high school students.

History

Although specific details about the founding of the Camano Island American Legion are not widely documented, it is affiliated with the broader American Legion, which was founded in 1919 and chartered by Congress on September 16, 1919. The American Legion has a long history of advocating for veterans' rights and benefits, including playing a key role in the passage of the GI Bill.

Affiliations

The Camano Island American Legion is affiliated with the larger American Legion organization, working in conjunction with other local posts and state departments to support national initiatives and grassroots efforts. It operates under the non-profit status shared by the American Legion, a 501(c)(19) organization.

EIN

The Camano Island American Legion's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 916054151.

[1] https://www.legion.org/about/organization/history [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Legion [3] https://www.historylink.org/file/22578 [4] https://www.legion.org/about/organization [5] https://www.heraldnet.com/news/camano-shares-wwii-history/