Jackson & Johnson Memorial - TAL Post 263

10/16/2026

🩸❤️ REMINDER! GIVE BLOOD. SAVE LIVES! ❤️🩸

🚨 We need YOU! Every donation counts!

One small act of kindness can make a BIG difference. Roll up your sleeve, give the gift of life, and help someone in need!

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 American Legion Post 263
151 Winters Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228

🪪 Photo ID required.

❤️ BE THE ONE to make a difference. BE THE ONE to save a life!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to schedule your appointment or contact Ivory Harris at 443-928-2607.

DON’T WAIT! SIGN UP TODAY!

10/15/2026

🎃 HERE'S WHAT YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! 👻

Our 6th Annual EPIK Catonsville Halloween House Map is officially LIVE!

So grab the family, pile into the car and check out all the fabulously spooky homes around Catonsville and the surrounding areas!

🗺️ Here's your map!
https://bit.ly/EPIKCatonsvilleHalloweenMap2026

A HUGE thank you to everyone who goes all out decorating their homes and making this such a fun community tradition!

🎃 Happy haunting! And don't forget to share your favourites!

10/14/2026

💗💙 American Legion Auxiliary Unit #263 — Stronger Together! 🇺🇸

Another great Auxiliary meeting in the books! Wonderful seeing our ladies come together, sharing ideas, discussing business, and continuing to move our Unit forward.

It’s all about sisterhood, teamwork, service, and making a difference! 💕

Thank you, ladies, for your continued dedication and commitment to our mission.

In the Spirit of Service, Not Self! 🇺🇸❤️

10/13/2026

Good morning, Legion Family!

Could you recognize the signs of someone struggling with su***de?

One conversation could save a life! Join the Be the One Training on Wednesday, October 14, from 9:00–10:30 AM ET.

Learn how to recognize warning signs, start meaningful conversations, and support someone in need.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4hA0hXd

You don’t have to be an expert to make a difference. Be the One! 🇺🇸❤️

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10/12/2026

🎃🚗 CALLING ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS, BUSINESSES, FAMILY & FRIENDS! 🚗🎃

🧡💜 WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! 💜🧡

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #263 is gearing up for our Kiddies Trunk or Treat, and we need YOUR help to make this a fun, safe, and memorable event for our children! 👻🍬

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 151 Winters Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228

🎃 HOW CAN YOU HELP?

🚗 Decorate your vehicle and pass out candy!

🍭 Donate candy, treats, or small prizes!

💰 Make a monetary donation or become a sponsor!

🎯 Sponsor a game, activity, or supplies!

🙌🏽 Volunteer your time to help make this event successful!

No contribution is too big or too small! Whether you’re an individual, business, organization, or member of our Legion Family, your support will help us put smiles on children’s faces. ❤️

📢 We especially need vehicles willing to participate! So pull out those Halloween decorations, get creative, and come join the fun!

📞 (443) 928-2607
📧 [email protected]

🙏🏽 PLEASE SHARE, SPONSOR, DONATE, OR PARTICIPATE! Let’s show our children what community love and togetherness look like!

🇺🇸 American Legion Auxiliary Unit #263
In the Spirit of Service, Not Self!

10/12/2026

🇺🇸 Different Histories, One Shared Future 🇺🇸

Today, October 12, we recognize Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, two observances that remind us of the importance of understanding our nation’s history from different perspectives.

As we reflect on the journeys and events that shaped America, we also honor the rich cultures, traditions, resilience, and lasting contributions of Indigenous peoples who called this land home long before Columbus arrived.

History isn’t always comfortable, but it’s important. We cannot change the past, but we can learn from it, respect one another, and work toward a better future.

❤️🤍💙 Different histories. Shared humanity. One nation moving forward.

10/10/2026

🇺🇸 YOUR VOICE. YOUR VOTE. YOUR FUTURE! 🇺🇸

Did you know fewer people vote in midterm elections? That makes YOUR vote count even more!

🗳️ Tuesday, November 3, 2026, is Election Day!

Voting isn’t just about today. It’s about tomorrow, our children, our communities, and the generations that will come after us.

As the saying goes:

“A society grows great when people plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.”

Let’s continue planting those seeds for a better tomorrow.

Regardless of your political affiliation, your voice matters, your vote matters, and your participation makes a difference!

Get informed. Show up. Cast your vote.

🇺🇸 A message from a fellow voter.

10/10/2026

🇺🇸 Did you know you can renew your American Legion membership ONLINE?

Your membership is more than just paying dues. It’s about supporting veterans, strengthening our communities, and making sure we continue serving those who served.

Every membership helps support programs and initiatives like:

🇺🇸 Veteran Advocacy – Fighting for veterans’ benefits, healthcare, and legislation that matters.

❤️ Be The One – Raising awareness, reducing stigma, and helping prevent veteran su***de.

🎮 Gaming & Wellness – Bringing veterans and families together through video games, board games, card games, and meaningful connections.

🎓 Youth Programs – Supporting Boys State, American Legion Baseball, scholarships, and leadership opportunities.

🤝 Community Outreach – Supporting military families, veterans in need, disaster relief efforts, and local service projects.

🫡 Camaraderie – Creating a place where veterans of every generation can connect, belong, and continue serving.

Your membership helps keep these missions alive. Whether you visit your Post every week or haven’t stepped inside in years, your membership still matters.

Already a member? Renew today!

Know an eligible veteran who hasn’t joined? Invite them to become part of something bigger.

👇 RENEW ONLINE — LINK IN THE COMMENTS!

10/10/2026

1990. 2009. 2026. Three Chapters. One Life. 🇺🇸

Before the uniform, there was a child full of dreams, laughter, and innocence.

Then came the call to serve. The sacrifices, the deployments, the brotherhood, the losses, and the memories that will never fade.

And after the uniform comes off, the battles don’t always end.

Some of our Veterans are fighting battles we cannot see. PTSD, depression, survivor’s guilt, and the emotional weight of military service are real.

Not all wounds are visible. Not all battles are fought on the battlefield.

To every Veteran struggling in silence, please know that you are NOT alone. Your life matters, your service matters, and asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

NEED HELP? REACH OUT!

Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988, then Press 1

Veterans Hotline
1-800-273-8255, then Press 1 (connects to the Veterans Crisis Line)

You can also text 838255 for confidential support.

BE THE ONE to listen.
BE THE ONE to reach out.
BE THE ONE to make a difference.
BE THE ONE to help save a life.

Let’s continue to honor our Veterans not only for their service, but by supporting them long after their service ends.

Their story doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. 🇺🇸

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10/10/2026

🇺🇸 WHERE DID ALL THE FLAGS GO? 🇺🇸

This message really makes you stop and think!

We proudly wave our American flags on Memorial Day, Flag Day, Veterans Day, and the Fourth of July, but why not every day?

Our American flag is more than just red, white, and blue. It represents freedom, sacrifice, courage, and the brave men and women who gave so much for this country.

Let’s never become so busy with life that we forget the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy today.

🇺🇸 Fly your flag proudly. Honor our Veterans. Remember our fallen. Teach the next generation what our flag truly represents.

Patriotism shouldn’t be limited to a holiday. ❤️🤍💙

Lest We Forget.