Women Who Serve Those Who Served
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 560 stands beside Houston's veterans and their families: delivering compassion, advocacy, and service every single day.
Houston, We Have a Mission
The American Legion Auxiliary is the world's largest women's patriotic service organization. Post 560’s ALA superstars carry that mission forward right here in Houston: supporting veterans, active-duty military, and their families through hands-on programs, advocacy, and unwavering community service.
Support Veterans
We advocate for veterans' rights, visit VA hospitals, and ensure no veteran in our community goes without support.
Serve Families
We stand with military families through deployment, transition, and every challenge in between.
Empower Youth
Through Girls State, scholarships, and youth programs, we invest in the next generation of patriotic leaders.
Strengthen Community
From food drives to patriotic events, our members give back to Houston year-round with heart and purpose.
Programs That Matter
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
Visiting VA hospitals, providing comfort items, and advocating for veterans' healthcare and benefits.
Girls State
Sponsoring outstanding high school juniors to experience hands-on government and civic leadership through Girls State Texas.
Scholarship Programs
Awarding scholarships to children of veterans and active-duty military families to advance their education.
Poppy Program
Distributing poppies to honor fallen veterans and raise funds for veteran welfare and rehabilitation programs.
Children & Youth
Engaging youth in patriotic service, leadership development, and community involvement across Houston.
Community Service
Participating in food drives, holiday programs, and civic initiatives that strengthen the fabric of our city.
Become a Member
Membership in the American Legion Auxiliary is open to the mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, and grandmothers of members of The American Legion, or of veterans who served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Regular Membership
Open to female relatives of American Legion members or honorably discharged U.S. veterans.
Junior Membership
For young women who qualify through a veteran family connection. Start serving early and grow with the unit.
Answer the Call to Serve
Join Unit 560 and become part of a proud tradition of service, patriotism, and compassion. Every act of service honors those who came before us.