The American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance program awards cash grants to minor children of veterans who are eligible for American Legion membership. These grants help families in need meet the cost of shelter, food, utilities and help expenses, thereby keeping the child or children in a more stable environment.

Veterans organization that provides funeral services, presenting flags, financial assistance to injured veterans, hospitalized veterans.

- VFW Posts offer a variety of social and educational activities and other services to their communities, members and members families, and also provide support and assistance to military personnel and families. Services vary by post. Call individual posts for specific information. - To find VFWs throughout Minnesota, click here

- Individual posts provide social, educational, and other services to their members. To find an American Legion post in Minnesota, visit the website at mnlegion.org/find-a-post. - Provides information to veterans on benefits available to them - Provide information on educational scholarships available to veterans - Sponsor baseball, softball, scouting, other recreational programs, blood drives, family activities, fund raisers, etc. throughout Minnesota

The Family Support Network connects families of service members who are activated, deployed or away from home on extended orders, with posts in their local communities where they can get assistance with everything from lawn mowing and home repairs to child care or financial help.