RL James Exteriors’ annual tournament raises a record-setting $127,918 as Bob and Rita James celebrate 13 years of giving back to Florida’s veterans WINDERMERE, Fla. — October 2026 — Thirteen years of golfing for a purpose officially reached an extraordinary…
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RL James Exteriors founder Robert “Bob” James turns a passion for giving back into lasting support for Florida’s veterans What began 13 years ago as a golf tournament with a desire to give back has grown into one of PROJECT:…
The countdown is on! Football with Purpose is bringing the Legion Family together on Sunday, November 1, for an unforgettable day with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, all while raising awareness and support for veteran mental health. There are plenty of ways…
For PROJECT: VetRelief, preventing veteran suicide is a mission we carry throughout the year. September provides an important opportunity to bring greater awareness to the conversation. Through our Suicide Prevention Initiative (SPI), we work alongside trusted Strategic Partners to connect…
Join PROJECT VetRelief and The American Legion, Department of Florida on Sunday, November 1 as we partner with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Football with Purpose; a game dedicated to raising awareness and support for veteran mental health. Purchase your…
Congratulations to Bob Matheson on being elected the 2026–2027 Department Commander of The American Legion, Department of Florida! We are honored that he has selected PROJECT: VetRelief as one of the beneficiaries of his Commander’s Charity, alongside the Department's Disaster…
This past year marked historic growth for PROJECT: VetRelief. We launched a redesigned website, streamlined our financial assistance application, expanded online resources, and strengthened our team to better serve Florida's veterans. Together, we celebrated all-time milestones by surpassing 2,000 veterans…
The wait is over... It's time to announce the BIG PLAY! The American Legion, Department of Florida and PROJECT VetRelief's Suicide Prevention Initiative are proud to work with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Football with Purpose, a special game experience…
We’re excited to see everyone at the Department Convention, taking place June 11–14 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista! Join us for our informational training session on Friday, June 12 at 3:15 PM in Hibiscus/Iris*. During this session, we’ll…
MAJOR NEWS is about to hit the field during The American Legion, Department of Florida's annual Convention! Trust us, you won’t want to be left on the sidelines. A special opportunity is being announced, and it just might be the…