SOLON — The American Legion of Iowa Foundation made a $1000 donation to the Solon Fire Department Wednesday, August 21.

“We have the opportunity to do this because of the money we pull in, and we try to share with the community,” said Henry Rios, member of the Solon American Legion Stinocher Post 460. The organization held their annual fundraising golf tournament at Saddleback Ridge in June.

The foundation donates to many different organizations and chari- ties. The foundation brings money in through donations, sponsorships, and cause-marketing initiatives. Rios said, “Every year we get a little bit more money and every year we can give out a little more. We don’t keep anything for ourselves.”

This donation to the fire department will add to the department funds. Solon Fire Chief Bob Siddell said, “We’re very appreciative of what the Legion does for the community and for the fire department. We are very fortunate. They have done this a couple of times now for us and we are very grateful and thankful.”