This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

National Poppy Day is May 24, 2024

Poppy remembrance the month of May

Wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support our Veterans who have worn our nation’s uniform.

Make a donation to support the future of Veterans, active-duty and their families.

Poppies will be distributed beginning May 1st at the New Lenox American Legion Post 1977.

Find out what's happening in New Lenoxfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

You can get yours at:

THE QUEEN OF HEARTS, LEGION CAR SHOWS or FROM YOUR FAVORITE BARTENDER OR AUXILIARY MEMBER!

Find out what's happening in New Lenoxfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

100% of your donations help the Auxiliary support the following and more:

Local Active Duty Military

Wreaths Across America

Lincolnway ROTC

Hope Manor (Joliet)

Pop-up Lunches for Veterans and Abraham Lincoln

National Cemetery Memorial Squads

Illinois State Veterans Homes in Manteno and LaSalle

Prince Home in Manteno

Fisher House

Honor Flight

USO

We thank you for your continued support!!

Thomas E. Hartung American Legion Post 1977 Auxiliary

14414 Ford Drive, New Lenox, IL

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?