The Armed Forces Foundation–www.ArmedForcesFoundation.org. The Armed Forces Foundation is a non profit organization that started in 2010 and
is dedicated to providing comfort and solace to members of the military community
through financial support, career counseling, housing assistance and recreational
therapy programs.We offer these vital programs to active-duty and retired personnel, National Guard,
Reserve components, and their loved ones. This website is full of wonderful assistance
options for vets/families along with applications for assistance that are only 4 pages
long! Go to AFF Programs to get more specific information.
Folds of Honor–www.foldsofhonor.orgFHF’s unique post-secondary educational scholarships can be applied to schooling now
or held by the Foundation on behalf of young children until needed at the time of
enrollment. Scholarships for children of veterans are to be used to subsidize the
costs of tuition, school books, fees, room and board, special tools and equipment
necessary for coursework, school-approved tutoring, and any other expense that the
school in which the student is enrolled may deem appropriate and unmet.
Hope for the Warriors–www.hopeforthewarriors.org. The mission of Hope For The Warriors® is to enhance quality of life for U.S. service
members and their families nationwide who have been adversely affected by injuries
or death in the line of duty.Hope For The Warriors® actively seeks to ensure that the sacrifices of wounded and
fallen warriors and their families are never forgotten nor their needs unmet. Includes
assistance for “immediate needs”, “family assistance”, “warriors wish”, etc.
Military Scholarships –http://www.militaryscholar.org/The Scholarships for Military Children Program is primarily funded through the generosity
of manufacturers and suppliers whose products are sold at military commissaries, worldwide.
Go to “scholarships” and the right menu will provide qualifications and directions
to apply.
Modest Needs Organization – www.ModestNeeds.orgTo responsibly provide short-term financial assistance to individuals and families
in temporary crisis who, because they are working and live just above the poverty
level, are ineligible for most types of conventional social assistance but who (like
many of us) are living one or two lost paychecks away from the kind of financial catastrophe
that eventually leads to homelessness. Users must create a log in, have documentation
and create an application on line. Total time may take from 30 -45 minutes. You
will be applying for the Homecoming Heroes Grant.
Operation First Response – www.operationfirstresponse.org For many veterans and families, the financial hardship begins quickly and for others
it is after the domino effect of extra costs and lost wages. At whatever stage they
are in when they contact OFR they are committed to doing all we can to support these
families. Application is on line.
Operation Home Front –www.operationhomefront.netThis organization assists immediate family members of those who are wounded, ill,
injured or deployed. Criteria is listed under each type of assistance that may be
provided and will guide you to your local chapter. Click on “Get Assistance” and
it will ask for your zip code and have an application to download.
Office of Service Members Affairs – Consumer Financial Protection Bureau –http://www.consumerfinance.gov/servicemembersThe central mission of the CFPB is to make consumer financial products, services and
markets work for all Americans. Within the CFPB, the OSA serves specifically to protect
service members, military families and veterans from financial harm, while also working
to make the military community better educated consumers.
Rebuild Hope–www.rebuildhope.org. Rebuild Hope offers an immediate and easy away to help these OEF/OIF families.
Our one-of-a-kind, national network “connects” donors to beneficiaries, and we provide
complementary services that increase the veteran’s odds of success. Rebuild Hope also
recognizes their personal sacrifices and efforts to rebuild their lives by sharing
their personal stories.
Red Cross –www.redcross.orgCollaborates with military aid societies in providing financial assistance when an
urgent personal or family crisis arises-emergency travel, burial of a loved one or
urgent health and welfare such as food and shelter. 1-877-272-7337 or website.
Salute Heroes – www.saluteheroes.org Since 2004, the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes has provided disabled American
veterans from Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom with millions of dollars
worth of Emergency Financial Aid and support services. Application and eligibility
requirements are on line.
Salute Inc. http://www.saluteinc.org/ To passionately pursue meeting the financial, physical and emotional needs of military
service members, veterans and their families. We strive to raise awareness of their
sacrifices and provide a safety net to ensure every military family is treated with
honor and dignity.
Semper Fi Fund–www.semperfifund.orgThe Semper Fi Fund (SFF) providesrelief for financial needs that arise during hospitalization and recovery as well as
assistance for those with perpetuating needs. Our program provides support in a variety
of ways including: Service Member and Family Support, Specialized and Adaptive Equipment,
Adaptive Housing, Adaptive Transportation, Education and Career Transition Assistance,
Therapeutic Arts and Team Semper Fi. Needed resources are directed to post 9-11 Marines
and Sailors, as well as members of the Army, Air Force or Coast Guard who serve in
support of Marine forces.
USA Cares–www.usacares.org. USA Cares provides financial and advocacy assistance to post 9/11 active duty US
military service personnel, veterans and their families.We assist all branches of service, all ranks and components and treat all with privacy
and dignity in appreciation for their service and sacrifice. We never charge fees
nor accept repayment and rely on donations from private citizens, businesses and foundations
for all funding.