California Legionnaires: 250th Anniversary of the USA Sweepstakes Entries En Route

The American Legion, Department of California has launched a new 250th Anniversary of the United States Sweepstakes—entry forms are already in the mail. Participants have a chance to win one of eight prizes—including a $5,000 grand prize—through $5–$30 ticketed donations that support department programs benefitting Veterans across the state.

All proceeds from the fundraiser support Legion’s services and advocacy efforts in California. 

Entries must be submitted via mail by June 26, with the drawing scheduled to take place via livestream at Headquarters on July 2, 2026.

Author: Christian Southards

Coming from a family with a proud military background and wanting to contribute his writing skills to a worthy cause, Christian began writing for the California American Legion in August of 2020. His father is a 25-year Army Veteran and his grandfather served in the Navy during Vietnam.