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Projects, News, and Events

See the accessibility work we support, the coverage of our first completed project, and the events that bring our community together.

Upcoming event

American Legion Elevator Project Fundraiser Dinner

American Legion Elevator Project Fundraiser Dinner. September 19th, 2026. Doors open at 4:00 PM, auction begins at 5:00 PM. American Legion Hall Post 459, 14052 Goodwin Street, Burton, OH 44021.

Projects

Accessibility projects

We help American Legion posts and VFW halls remove the physical barriers that keep veterans from taking part. Our first major project is complete and in daily use, and it points the way to the work ahead.

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The work we support

Types of accessibility improvements

Every building is different. These are the kinds of improvements our funding and guidance help make possible.

Ramps and accessible entrances

Level, well lit entryways and gentle ramps so the front door works for everyone.

Elevators and platform lifts

Vertical access that connects every floor, so a staircase is never the reason someone stays home.

Accessible restrooms

Restrooms that accommodate wheelchairs and walkers, so members can stay for the whole event.

Doorway and interior improvements

Wider doorways, better thresholds, and clear interior routes through the building.

Accessible parking and pathways

Reserved parking and firm, level paths that make the trip from the car to the door manageable.

Mobility and safety improvements

Handrails, grab bars, lighting, and other changes that make moving through a building safer.

Looking ahead

Future Communities We Hope to Serve

Our work began in Ohio, and our vision reaches across the country. We hope to help American Legion posts and VFW halls in more communities open their doors to every veteran who earned a place inside.

We do not list projects, locations, or amounts until they are confirmed. When a new project moves forward, you will find it here.

Is your post next?

If your American Legion post or VFW hall has a barrier to remove, we would like to hear from you.

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In the news

Media Coverage

Coverage related to the Burton Post 459 project.

Events

Current and upcoming events

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Be part of the next project

Give to fund the work, or ask us to help plan a project for a post near you.

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