Diane Beekman delivers American flags to Ponca City Police Department

Ponca City Now - April 23, 2019 9:07 am

Police Chief Don Bohon thanks Diane Beekman with the American Legion for delivering the American flags the Ponca City Police Department, purchased from www.americanlegionflags.com.

This purchase directly supports American Legion programs that benefit our local community. All flags  from americanlegionflags.com are proudly made in the U.S.A.

American Legion Programs Help:

Military Families

  • The American Legacy Scholarship Fund for the surviving children of your military neighbors who have died in the war against terrorism.
  • Temporary financial assistance to keep children of deceased or disabled veterans at home rather than in institutions.
  • The Family Support Network to assist the families of your deployed military neighbors with basic daily tasks.

Veterans

  • Helping veterans obtain health, disability, educational, and financial assistance from VA resources.
  • The Heroes To Hometowns program to help your severely injured military neighbors make a successful transition from war to home.

Children

  • The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation for projects that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children.
  • Children & Youth education and athletic programs emphasizing citizenship and patriotic values, including Boy Scouts of America.

 

 

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