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American Legion|Department of Arizona — District 11

Get Involved

Three ways to stand with Hazelton-Butler Post 53.

Whether you served, your family served, or you simply want to support the veterans of Buckeye — there's a place for you here. The Post is members-funded, volunteer-run, and proudly local.

  • Become a Member

    If you served honorably during an eligible wartime period, your seat at Post 53 is waiting. The Auxiliary welcomes female family members of veterans. The SAL welcomes male descendants. The Riders welcome any of the above who ride.

    Start membership
  • Volunteer

    Cook in the Feed My Sheep kitchen on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Help on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Coach or umpire for the Buckeye Aces. There is always something to do — and we're grateful for every hand.

    Volunteer with us
  • Donate

    Every dollar goes back into the building, the meals, the baseball program, and the work we do for veterans and their families. Reach out and we'll let you know the easiest way to give right now — checks, online, or in person.

    Reach out to donate

About Donations

We'll keep this simple — call, email, or stop in.

Until we have a one-click online donate flow, the easiest path is to reach out. The Adjutant or Finance Officer will let you know the right channel — check, online transfer, or in person — and make sure your contribution gets where it needs to go with a proper receipt for your records.

Who's eligible?

Eligibility cheat sheet

  • Post 53: Honorably-served wartime veterans of any U.S. Armed Forces branch (eligibility periods at legion.org).
  • Auxiliary Unit #53: Female relatives of an eligible Legion member or wartime veteran.
  • Sons of the American Legion: Male descendants of eligible veterans.
  • Legion Riders Post 53: Any of the above who ride a motorcycle.