Mission
“We salute The Legion Fund as the true ‘Quiet Professionals’ of military charities.”
– Command Sergeant Major (Retired), Frank McFadden, Legionnaire (5th Group Family) since 1982
Mission Statement:
The Legion Fund assists 5th Group Soldiers and their families by supporting eight essential needs.
- Emergency Needs
- Educational Scholarships
- Families of Fallen Heroes (Gold Star)
- Protection of Force and Family (POTFF)
- Child Care
- Catastrophe Fund
- Team Building
- Transition to Civilian Life
These eight lanes, or pillars of support, were chosen and identified as most critical in coordination with 5th Group Command, Unit spouses, veterans, and Gold Star families.
Emergency Needs
Critical needs for families and soldiers in a highly-deployed Green Beret Unit.
Educational Scholarships
Merit-based higher education scholarships to ensure that children of 5th Group soldiers and veterans can attend the best school they get into – not the best school that their parents can afford on government wages.
Families Of Fallen Heroes (Gold Star)
All manner of support for families whose 5th Group soldier has made the ultimate sacrifice.
Protection of force and family (POTFF)
Needs not otherwise covered by other non-profits or government resources including wellness, medical, therapeutic, communal and youth activities to support Soldiers and Families
Child Care
Free child care support for spouses of deployed soldiers and for couples seeking alone time after deployments.
Catastrophe Fund
The reserve fund when tragedy strikes.
Team Building
The Legion Fund hosts events to help boost morale and camaraderie for Soldiers and families alike.
Transition to civilian life
Support and mentoring for Soldiers retiring and transitioning out of the military.