Military Relief Societies

If you find yourself dealing with an emergency that brings with it unexpected expenses, financial support is available. Four military relief societies stand ready to help.

Types of Support

Army Emergency Relief Society, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Air Force Aid Society and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance provide no-interest loans, grants and many community programs to eligible Service members and spouses, as well as eligible veterans and their families to assist with:

• Rent and utilities
• Food
• Baby supplies
• Vehicle repair
• Emergency travel
• Scholarships

But the list goes on from here! Each relief society offers a variety of assistance for things you might not expect. They are worth a look!

Making Contact

While the first step is often the hardest, it’s probably the most important. Make contact. Visit their websites and/or call. Military relief society representatives are ready to provide assistance, whether your hot water heater breaks or you need a little extra help covering the essentials.

• Army Emergency Relief – Follow one of the “Three Easy Ways” to apply for help, here: www.armyemergencyrelief.org.
• Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) – Follow step-by-step directions for contacting NMCRS today: www.nmcrs.org.
• Air Force Aid Society – Complete the form or simply call the office to find the information you need: www.afas.org.
• Coast Guard Mutual Assistance – Visit www.cgmahq.org to learn how to apply.

It’s worth noting that the military relief societies have reciprocal agreements with each other giving you greater access to support wherever you are.

Emergencies and unexpected expenses happen to everyone, so contact the military relief societies. They are ready to lend a helping hand to the military community – in more ways than you might expect.

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