The Military Order
of The Purple Heart

Auxiliary

Chartered 1958

Preamble

We, the parents, grandparents, spouses, widows, widowers, siblings, children,
and grandchildren of combat veterans of wars of the United States,
who for their valiant service have been awarded

The Purple Heart

(founded by General George Washington in 1782)
in order to perpetuate principles of national patriotism and justice,
do here ordain and establish the

MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART AUXILIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED.

We pledge ourselves to sponsor those principles of liberty, justice and general welfare that have made the United States the great nation that it is today. We further pledge ourselves to assist the

MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART

in carrying out its patriotic, fraternal, educational, and historical programs.

MOPHA Supports Veterans

MOPHA members donate more than 23,000 hours annually at:
  • VA Medical Centers / Hospitals
  • VA Communtity Based
  • Outpatient Clinics (BCOC)
  • State Veterans Homes
  • Caregivers Support
  • Respite Care 
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Shallow Focus Photo of Man Holding Woman's Arm

Current MOPHA Officers

These Auxilary members voluntarily serve in these Elected Leadership roles.
Celia Albrecht

President

Heather Ryan-Figueroa

Sr. Vice President

Emily Campbell

Secretary

Ma-Shana Reliford

Treasurer

Patricia Andrews

Chaplain

Vacant

Sgt-at-Arms

Judy Mason

1st Yr. Trustee

Vacant

2nd Yr. Trustee

Vacant

3rd Yr. Trustee

Patricia Andrews

Secretary

Ursula Price

Chaplain

Gwen Cooper

Patriotic Instructor

Vacant

Historian

Megan Andrews

Patriotic Instructor

Ursula Price

Marshall

Vacant

Musician

Your Invitation to Join

The purpose of the Auxiliary is to assist in furthering and perpetuating the objects of the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A., Inc., as set forth in Article III of the Constitution of the National Corporation, particularly the part that perains to “assisting, comforting, and aiding all members and their dependents.”

Membership Applications

Standard Membership

Eligibility is awarded to Mothers, Wives, Widows, Sisters, Daughters, Granddaughters, Legally Adopted Daughters and direct lineal female descendants of combat Wounded Veterans. Such membership is subject to conditions set forth in Article I of the Bylaws of the LAMOPH. Relationship to the Patriot must be verified through certified evidence of the Purple Heart Award.

Dues include subscription to the Purple Heart Magazine.

Life Membership Dues $50.00

Associate membership

In accordance with Article III of LAMOPH Constitution and Bylaws Membership as Associate members is granted on the basis of "female parent, lineal descendants and sisters of all persons eligible for membership in the Auxiliary". Documentation of relationship to the LAMOPH member may be required. The National Membership Officer will make the final determination on eligibility.

Dues include subscription to the Purple Heart Magazine.

Associate Life Membership Dues $50.00