Mission 199 Foundation

02/05/2026

Lots of great things to do up at your local Edwardsville American Legion Post 199 Edwardsville! Lots of volunteer opportunities, or, just come up for some relaxation time!.

We are open to the public and love that you help support our Veterans, Youth, and our local Community Programs. Hundreds of volunteer hours go into this facility every week as we support our limited staff to bring many benefits to our neighbors. Bingo for over 100 people every Monday at 7pm, Youth programs such as scholarships, scouting, and baseball, Community and Veterans care packages and health care.... Come up and enjoy the grounds, or come volunteer with us. We would love to see you!

02/05/2026

Come out to support the Legion while having a terrific time at our Chicken and Beer Dance with music by HickTown!

Attention! Anyone who wants to have a good time to support a great cause!

🎶🐔🍺 Chicken & Beer Dance — for a GREAT cause! 🍺🐔🎶
Join us for an evening of great food, cold beer, and live music by HickTown Band — all while supporting improvements to our golf greens with a new roller!

📅 Saturday, March 14 | ⏰ 6–10 PM
🎟 $25 in advance | $30 at the door
🍗 Includes chicken, bread, sides & beer
🎸 Live band • Good food • Great friends

Get your tickets today — let’s eat, drink, dance, and give back! 💃🕺

06/18/2025

We have a special guest joining us this year!!!! More family friendly activities and a beautiful lawn to spread out and enjoy the day before the fireworks.

Meet Ace! Guess his favorite food and be entered in our drawing for a free snow cone or soda! Ace is coming to the Edwardsville Fireworks display on July 5th at the American Legion in Edwardsville. It will be an evening of fun entertainment with two bands, yard games, reptile visiting center, food, and of course a meet and greet with Ace!

Reply with your guess on his favorite food below and we will enter you into our snow cone or soda drawing when you stop by the girl scout game area on the 5th!

06/18/2025

Want to be a part of the Edwardsville July 4th Fireworks on Saturday July 5th? Click the link in bio to donate via SQUARE or Contact us at [email protected] 618-656-9774

06/18/2025

We're back at it!! Join us, and for another fireworks 🎆 spectacular! Food trucks, games, adult beverages, soft drinks, and music!! Anyone who's Anyone will be there!

01/09/2025

📣 The City of Edwardsville American Legion Post 199 Edwardsville has a thriving restaurant with a menu packed with great food, beer, soft drinks, and warm smiles?!

They're proud to be partnering with our good friends at the St. Louis Hugh J. White Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. as it celebrates Martin Luther King Day on January 20th 2025.

As a fitting salute to these distinguished patriots, and St. Louis’ own Captain Hugh White, on MLK Day, Post 199 is donating a portion of the day’s proceeds to the Hugh J. White Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

COME ON OUT, EXPERIENCE THE MENU AND HELP US RAISE FUNDS FOR THESE PIONEERS!

01/09/2025

Immense thanks to the The Wildey Theatre and the Silver Bullet band for hosting us for the 2-day event!

With everyone's generous support, the Foundation raised over $1600 from shirt and 50/50 raffle sales! Our lucky winners cashed in big too! 🎸🎙🎶💰💰

We hope to see you all next year! 🥂

12/06/2024

Help us deliver hope to children at Christmastime and beyond by dropping off your donation at the American Legion Post 199 Edwardsville

Only a few days left! Pick-up is on Monday, December 9th! https://www.toysfortots.org/

07/03/2024

Our Foundation's Vice President will be on hand for meet and greet and introduce you to our mission and ways you can help in the local community!

LINK IN BIO TO DONATE! Thank you! 🫡SEE YOU THERE!!

07/03/2024

New to 2024, comes the Edwardsville American Legion 501c3 Charitable Organization benefiting local Veterans with community support activities in Southern Illinois and the Metro East area.

Follow us as we will continue to stand up the Foundation, share news and info about upcoming events and ways to donate!

CLICK LINK IN BIO TO SAFELY DONATE!

03/29/2024

📣 NEW SPONSOR! ☆ Edwardsville, IL - The Edwardsville American Legion Charitable Foundation 501(c)(3) or EALCF Edwardsville American Legion Foundation is designed to provide our veterans with community support activities in line with the principles and objectives of The American Legion, specifically supporting veterans' service programs in Southern Illinois and the Metro East Region of Illinois through programs conducted in conjunction with American Legion Post 199 Edwardsville and other similar organizations.

"EALCF is thrilled to announce its collaboration with talented kart racer Matt Zigaitis for the upcoming racing season. Together, we strive to foster a culture of excellence and opportunity to reach new heights in both sport and community engagement," says Bobby Elzie, President of EALCF.

"The karting and veteran communities are tight-knit and family-oriented. We hosted many Veterans and Supporters on 2023 Race Days and other events. We wanted to find a mechanism and opportunity to donate to such a worthy effort. You can contribute directly to the foundation by scanning the QR Code found on this year's team branding," says Zigaitis.

The QR Code and EALCF brand below will make its debut on the #74 Global Force Kartsport championship team April 6th with the Gateway Kartplex Ignite Karting Series season opener through October.