Save Legion Building – American Legion Building Remodel Fundraiser

Our History

Save the American Legion Building

The American Legion building at the corner of Wallace and Main in Driggs is a historic building. Built in 1940 by the WPA, it is one of only two such buildings in the Teton Valley.

Sadly, this historic building has fallen into disrepair, and the Driggs American Legion Post does not have money to repair it. We believe our veterans and our community deserve better than a historic building with a rusty, leaking roof and a cracked and damaged facade.

For this reason, we are spearheading a valley-wide fundraising campaign, on behalf of the Driggs American Legion Post, to save the American Legion building. By repairing the American Legion building, we will preserve an important piece of our community’s history.

Moreover, a restored American Legion building will be a prominent, visual reminder that the people of Teton Valley honor our veterans and are grateful for their service to our country.

Who We Are

History

The American Legion building was built in 1940 by the WPA, and is one of only two such buildings in the Teton Valley. During WWII, the building was used as an arsenal where weapons, jeeps and small trucks were stored. Gary Henrie, the current Commander of the Driggs American Legion Post, was the Supply Sargent at that time.

After the war, the building was converted into offices, small meeting rooms, and a large hall. Then, for more than 50 years, before the Driggs Community Center was built, the American Legion building was the center of community activity, hosting community suppers, dances, class reunions, Boy Scout meetings, City Council meetings, lunches for seniors, etc.

Currently, in addition to serving as a meeting place for our veterans, the American Legion building is home to Subs for Santa, Alcoholics Anonymous meets there during the week, and Our Redeemer Church worships there every Sunday. The building is also available for other community activities.

Sunday Service

The American Legion

Nationally, the American Legion is the leading advocate for health care and legal benefits for U.S. military veterans. For decades, the American Legion has lobbied for adequate funding for veterans’ healthcare, timely access to healthcare facilities, fair rulings on claims for benefits, and economic opportunities for veterans. Thousands of Legionnaires donate countless hours to help veterans obtain the benefits they deserve.

American Legion Post 95 in Driggs has been operating for more than 75 years and is one of the oldest non-profits in Idaho. Members pay dues to support the programs of the National American Legion, and locally, Post 95 focuses on honoring our fallen heroes.

Every Memorial Day since 1926, members have conducted services at each of the nine cemeteries in the Teton Valley, including full, 21-gun salutes. They also offer military honors at private memorial services for any families who request it. Post 95 serves all veterans in Teton Valley, regardless of membership.

Post 95 also pays the expenses for outstanding juniors from Teton High School to attend Boys State and Girls State in Boise.

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The Roll of Honored Veterans

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For The 2024 Campaign

Fundraising campaigns usually honor generous donors by making their names public. However, because the goal of this campaign is to honor our veterans, we want to do something different.

To this end, we have established a Roll of Honored Veterans, and we invite individuals who donate $500 or more to contribute the name of a special veteran whom they would like to honor. That veteran may be living or deceased.

Just email your veteran’s name to laurens@alum.mit.edu, and that name will be added to the Roll of Honored Veterans. The Roll will appear on our website, and will be framed and displayed at the American Legion building.

How To Contribute

Tax-deductible contributions may be made by:

1. Tin Cup Challenge:
Please consider donating through the Tin Cup Challenge (June 14 to July 26). The American Legions receives 100% of contributions made through the Tin Cup Challenge. These donations are tax deductible, and are partially matched by generous community members. So this is a way to get more bang for your buck. Simply visit their website and designate American Legion Post 95 as the recipient of your contribution.
Tin Cup Challenge Donations

2. Tax-deductible contributions may also be made by checks payable to:
American Legion, Post 95
Nolan Boyle, Adjutant
P.O. Box 382
Driggs, ID 83422

Current Donations

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