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PG Legion says government funding a much needed boost
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The Royal Canadian Legion in Prince George is breathing a sigh of relief.
Over 1.5 million dollars in financial aid is being provided to the BC/Yukon Command to help offset the impacts of the pandemic and the circuit breaker measures.
Service Officer, John Scott told
MyPGNow.com it will help keep the doors open.
“I’m sure everybody is pleased that it will go a long way to getting our branches restarted and up and moving again. Of course, our branch will probably be using it for the same thing.”
A field of poppies at American Legion Post 17 in Lewes. May 4, 2021
Throughout the month of May, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17 of Lewes will be outside local businesses, offering hand-made flowers in exchange for contributions used to assist the needs of local veterans and active military members.
Launched in 1921, the Poppy Campaign connects the visual image of the bright-red poppy as a nationally known and recognized symbol of sacrifice, and it is worn by Americans to honor those who served and died for this country. Many wear the poppy as a sign of support for veterans.
Last year, the Lewes Auxiliary’s Poppy Program had to be dramatically reduced - there was no poppy distribution whatsoever in May 2020 - which makes it even more critical that this year is a success.
Throughout the month of May, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17 of Lewes will be outside local businesses, offering hand-made poppy flowers in exchange for contributions used to assist the needs of local veterans and active military members.
Launched in 1921, the Poppy Campaign connects the visual image of the bright-red poppy as a nationally known and recognized symbol of sacrifice, and is worn by Americans to honor those who served and died for the country. Many wear the poppy as a sign of support for veterans.
Last year, the Lewes Auxiliaryâs Poppy Program had to be dramatically reduced â there was no poppy distribution whatsoever in May 2020 â which organizers said makes it even more critical that this year is a success.