Applications Being Accepted for Lillian E. Hundley Scholarship

The members of the Bennett-Wells American Legion Post No. 1780 Auxiliary started an annual scholarship honoring Mrs. Lillian E. Hundley because of her dedication and longtime service to her community and Auxiliary, in the amount of $500.00 for a deserving senior who has been accepted into a college. She was the last Founding member of the Auxiliary.

Mrs. Hundley was the mother of ten children. As a young widow, she was able to successfully raise her children alone. While her children were in school, she volunteered to tutor reading to students in the Diocesan Educational Center.

Mrs. Hundley helped raise funds to pay for YMCA memberships of neighborhood children, and was a member of the YMCA Board.

• Mrs. Hundley was always known for being a hard worker and a pillar in the community. She founded the Landon-Fillmore Block Assoc. to help in the maintenance and beautification of the neighborhood

• A longtime member of Fire Prevention Board, which was created to help keep homes safe from fire, and to provide assistance where needed.

• Founding member of Bennett-Wells American Legion Auxiliary #1780, whose main purpose is to provide assistance for All Veterans in need of support who live anywhere in Erie County.

• A board member of Masten Block Club Coalition.

For an application and further information, contact Ms. Dolores Ross-Williams, President, Bennett Wells A.L. Auxiliary #1780, 1356 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215, (716) 316-1846.