With decades of experience in the construction industry, Arthur Godsell currently leads Godsell Construction Corporation as president of the family-owned business in New York. Arthur Godsell is also dedicated to a variety of philanthropic endeavors, and he supports a host of nonprofit organizations, such as the American Legion.

1. The American Legion - National
Emergency Fund Responds to
Disasters
By Arthur Godsell

2. Introduction
• With decades of experience in the construction
industry, Arthur Godsell currently leads Godsell
Construction Corporation as president of the family-
owned business in New York. Arthur Godsell is also
dedicated to a variety of philanthropic endeavors,
and he supports a host of nonprofit organizations,
such as the American Legion.
Among its many programs and services, the
American Legion operates the National Emergency
Fund, which provides for Legion family members
and the community after natural disasters, such as
earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes.

3. The American Legion
• The American Legion founded the National
Emergency Fund in 1989 in reaction to Hurricane
Hugo, and it has since granted more than $8 million
in assistance to its members and American Legion
posts.
By maintaining the fund, the American Legion can
help families during the recovery process and ensure
that damaged Legion posts reopen. The National
Emergency Fund was used to support recovery
efforts following well-known disasters, such as
Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Katrina.