(Updated Sept. 30, 2022)
Below you will find some resources found online regarding emergency financial assistance. This information was assembled via web searches and other online resources such as Military.com; it is meant to act as a reference, and assistance is not guaranteed. MOAA encourages you to conduct your own thorough research when searching for emergency financial assistance and when communicating your findings to others, as many so-called "support programs" could be scams.
FEMA: Website | (800) 621-3362
Disaster Distress Helpline: Website | (800) 985-5990
Red Cross:
- Emergency military family communication website | (877) 272-7337
- Military family financial assistance | (877) 272-7337
- Services for veterans | (877) 272-7337
Salvation Army: Find a location | (800) 725-2769
Team Rubicon: Website | (310) 640-8787
Charity Navigator: Website
DisasterAssistance.gov: Website
PenFed Foundation: Website | (703) 838-1200
Army Emergency Relief: Website | (866) 878-6378
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes: Website | (703) 291-4605, ext. 104
USA Cares: Website | (800) 773-0387
National Veterans Crisis Line: Website | (800) 273-8255, select option 1
DirectRelief.org Medical-Related Resources: Website | (805) 964-4767
SBP: Website | (504) 277-6831
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