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INDIANAPOLIS (August 2, 2010) – The American Legion is demonstrating its commitment to helping military veterans find jobs by entering its career fairs in this month’s Pepsi Refresh Everything Project. If the effort is successful, The American Legion will be awarded a $250,000 grant to sponsor events across the country in which employers are paired with veterans looking for work.

        “The unemployment rate among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans exceeds 14 percent. This is a national disgrace!” said American Legion Nation Commander Clarence E. Hill. “Every veteran vowed to defend America and protect our way of life. The least we can do is to allow them an opportunity to support their families and contribute to America’s workforce. Hiring veterans isn’t just the right thing to do, but it is smart business! These talented men and women offer unique skills, discipline and a proven work ethic that would benefit any employer smart enough to hire them. 

Additionally, job fairs sponsored by The American Legion include Small Business Development Workshops so veterans can pursue the American dream.”

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PEPSI GRANT - VET JOBS

Provide Job Fairs
and Job Training for Veterans.
Help The American Legion Win $250,000

We owe it to these heroes.

The American Legion is committed to helping military veterans find jobs. The Legion's career fairs are competing in this month's Pepsi Refresh Everything Project. If the effort succeeds, The American Legion will be awarded a $250,000 grant to sponsor job events across the country, pairing employers with veterans looking for work.

"The unemployment rate among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans exceeds 14 percent. This is a national disgrace!" said American Legion National Commander Clarence E. Hill. "Every veteran vowed to defend America and protect our way of life. The least we can do is to allow them an opportunity to support their families and contribute to America's workforce. Additionally, job fairs sponsored by The American Legion include Small Business Development Workshops so veterans can pursue the American dream."

We owe it to these heroes - vote every day until August 31! Vote here.

"Individual voting alone will not win this competition," said American Legion Auxiliary National President Rita Navarreté. "We need people to post it on their websites, Facebook and Twitter accounts. They should use all social media methods at their disposal. Voting online daily for this important program is the least we can do - and our impact will be huge."

American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters
8945 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 569-4500

PEPSI CHALLENGE VOTE

It’s that time again. Vote, Vote, Vote.

Please use your entire network to ask people vote early and vote often.  Remind them frequently.  It’s a great cause and the troops deserve every chance at a good job when they come back home. At the very least, please make sure that YOU vote every day.  Thanks.

The American Legion’s Job Fairs for Veterans

Competes for $250K Pepsi Refresh Everything Grant

Votes Needed!

The Legion job fairs are among more than 1,200 charities that are competing for a grant.  Pepsi will award $250,000 each to the two charities that receive the most votes on its Web site. 

Visit the Pepsi Refresh Web site and cast your vote daily. Spread the news of our voting efforts with social media tools like Twitter and Facebook. Help us help the men and women have served so unselfishly!
 

Voters can also text message their votes (standard rates apply) by texting *101758 to Pepsi (73774).