California Legionnaires Support Hurricane Relief Efforts

Hollywood Post 43 member Andre Andrews helps distribute water in Texas. Photo by Charles Chavez

By Michael Hjelmstad

In the weeks following the hurricanes in Texas and Florida, and wild fires in the West, California Legionnaires have rallied local backing across three districts and six posts to close 1,400 miles and physically bring help.

Just after hurricane Harvey, Hollywood Post 43 member Andre Andrews watched a video of Houston Texas Post 560 Commander Charlie Powers. He was motivated to coordinate donations, which included over 1,000 pounds of goods.  READ MORE