05/31/2026
🌟 Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Volga: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 114 🌟
Because the story of Post 114 is not complete without them.
So many great things come out of the American Legion in Volga that people naturally think of the Post first — the uniforms, the flags, the ceremonies, the events. But behind the scenes, working with heart, consistency, and zero desire for credit, is a powerhouse team that deserves our full appreciation:
❤️ American Legion Auxiliary Unit 114 of Volga
These women are the quiet engine behind nearly every success our Legion Family has.
Across the 2025–2026 Legion year, Unit 114 has been everywhere — serving, teaching, fundraising, mentoring, and strengthening our community in ways most people never see.
Here are just some of the highlights from the past year:
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🇺🇸 Supporting Veterans & Community Events
*Served lunches, desserts, and full meals at Poultry Bingo, Memorial Day, and multiple Post events.
*Provided sloppy joes, chips, pie, bars, and more to help raise funds for Legion programs.
*Purchased six wreaths for Wreaths Across America to honor fallen heroes.
*Donated to the VA coffee fund to support veterans receiving care.
*Helped host the District 5 Auxiliary Meeting in Bruce with outstanding hospitality.
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🎓 Investing in Sioux Valley Students
*Co-funded Sioux Valley scholarships with the Post — thousands of dollars awarded to local seniors.
*Sponsored six Girls State delegates, ensuring every interested Sioux Valley student could attend.
*Hosted a beautiful Girls State Tea with 35 attendees, 11 delegates, and past Girls Staters sharing wisdom.
*Donated antibacterial wipes for the Give 10 to Education program.
*Supported the One School, One Book reading initiative with baskets and sponsorship.
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🇺🇸 Patriotic Education & Youth Programs
*Led flag etiquette instruction at Volga Christian School and Sioux Valley 2nd grade — “The kids took folding the flag seriously.”
*Created patriotic-themed baskets for community fundraisers, including the Volga Softball Association Bingo Night.
*Unit 114 proudly runs the Grades 1–3 Patriotic Poem Contest each year, helping our youngest students discover their voices and share what patriotism means to them.
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💙 Strengthening the Legion Family
Worked side-by-side with the Post on:
*Memorial
*Veterans Day
*Turkey Bingo
*Pancake Feeds
*2.2 for Heroes
*Old Timers Day
*Scholarship presentations
*Helped welcome and support the launch of Sons of The American Legion Squadron 114.
•Grew their membership and added new Junior Auxiliary members.
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🌼 Acts of Kindness That Matter
*Sent 80 packets of honey to the Sioux Falls VA Stand Down when time was short.
*Wrote notes, made calls, and supported homebound veterans and spouses.
*Helped prepare fruit baskets for nursing homes and homebound veterans.
*Donated candy for the Candy Crawl and Dakota Sun Living Center.
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💛 Unit 114 doesn’t just “help.” They lead. They serve. They lift the entire community.
Volga is stronger because of them.
Post 114 is stronger because of them.
Our veterans, students, families, and schools are stronger because of them.
So today, we say it clearly:
Thank you, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 114.
Your service is quiet, constant, and absolutely essential — and we are deeply grateful.
