Operation Homefront
Website: http://www.operationhomefront.net/sc/
Type of Assistance Offered: Utility Bills, Car Note, Food Vouchers for Commissary
($25/dependent), Rent/Monthly Mortgage Pmt., Cell Phone Bill (up to $100 for 3 months past
due)
How Many Times: Veterans = 3X; Combat Veteran = 3X; Disabled Veteran = 4X
Documentation Needed: Active Duty: LES, Bills Showing "Past Due” amt, Military ID
Honorable Discharge/Retired: DD 214, Pending VA compensation notice, Supporting document
showing injuries sustained in combat zone (RET), Eviction Notice or proof of Lease, Bills
Showing "Past Due”
Application Process: Online Process; Have to Create User ACCOUNT
Operation First Response
Website: http://www.operationfirstresponse.org/
Type of Assistance Offered: Personal Check ($500.00 Max)
How Many Times: 1
Documentation Needed: LES (Active Duty), VA Enrollment Proof (RET), DD 214 (RET)
Application Process: Online Process; Print Out; Fill Out; Fax It In.
Air Force Aid Society
Website: http://www.afas.org
Type of Assistance Offered: Helps relieve financial distress of Air Force members and families
and assists them in financing their higher education goals; Falcon Loan ($500 or less) to be used
for emergency needs such as basic living expenses, car repairs, emergency travel, or other
approved needs.
How Many Times: 1
Documentation Needed: LES (Active Duty), VA Enrollment Proof (RET), DD 214 (RET)
Application Process: Online Process
Air Warrior Courage Foundation
Website: http://www.airwarriorcourage.org
Types of Assistance Offered: Provides financial assistance to families of the US Armed Forces
for medical expenses, therapeutic programs for children and support to surviving family
members of military personnel lost since September 11, 2001 or in the War on Terror.
How Many Times: 2
Documentation Needed: To apply online and they will walk you through all information you
need
Application Process: Online Process
American Legion Auxiliary
Website: https://www.alaforveterans.org/
Types of Assistance Offered: Offers a wide variety of services and support, including
scholarships, mentorship opportunities, programs and resources to strengthen Veterans, Service
Members, and their families, also the world’s largest patriotic women’s service organization.
How Many Times: Unlimited
Documentation Needed: Contact the American Legion Auxiliary to find out
Application Process: Online Process
American Red Cross
Website: http://www.redcross.org
Types of Assistance Offered: Get emergency help for Service Members and families, including
assistance for food, temporary lodging, travel, urgent medical needs, and utility assistance
How Many Times: Unlimited
Documentation Needed: Past Due Bills
Application Process: Online Process
Armed Forces Foundation
Website: https://armedforcesfoundation.org/
Types of Assistance Offered: Provides financial support to Service Members for everyday
living expenses, home improvements, transition and career counseling, funeral arrangements,
travel expenses, and family counseling services
How Many Times: 1
Documentation Needed: LES (Active Duty), DD 214 (RET)
Application Process: Online Process - Download the Family Assistance Application
Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund
Website: www.fallenpatriots.org/
Types of Assistance Offered: Offers college grants and other financial assistance with housing,
repairs, utilities, medical expenses, groceries and more for children and spouses of Service
Members with disabilities and those who have lost their lives in the Iraq and Afghanistan
Conflicts
How Many Times: Unlimited
Documentation Needed: Check Website for Details
Application Process: Online Application Process
Family & Friends for Freedom Fund
Website: www.injuredmarinesfund.org/
Types of Assistance Offered: Provides financial assistance to injured Marines and their
families, those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and to all military branches as the
need arises
How Many Times: Currently Unlimited
Documentation Needed: Application for Financial Assistance
Application Process: Online Application Process
National Association of American Veterans
Website: http://www.naavets.org/service/
Types of Assistance Offered: Provides emergency financial assistance, counseling,
scholarships, housing assistance, and medical transportation
How Many Times: Unlimited
Documentation Needed: Application and 3 month orientation
Application Process: Online Application Process (Can take up to 3-6 months for approval)
Operation Forever Free
Website: www.operationforeverfree.org
Types of Assistance Offered: Provides assistance for Service Members and their families
including funds for transportation, as well as modifying, remodeling, and building homes
How Many Times: Unlimited
Documentation Needed: Proof of Hardship
Application Process: Online Application
Our Fallen Hero
Website: http://www.navysealfoundation.org/about-the-seals/our-fallen-heroes/
Types of Assistance Offered: Provides financial support to families who have lost relatives in
service to their country, grief camps for children and spouses and support for Fisher House and
other rehabilitation programs.
How Many Times: Unlimited
Documentation Needed: Certificate of Death, DD 214 (RET)
Application Process: Online Application
Rebuild Hope
Website: www.rebuildhope.org
Types of Assistance Offered: Provides emergency and short-term financial assistance to the
families of severely wounded OIF/OEF Veterans as they strive to build healthy and stable
civilian lives. Assistance includes small grants and no-interest loans, help in developing realistic
budgets, and complementary counseling and referral services. Donors can view individual
Veteran profiles on the Rebuild Hope website and easily make donor-advised gifts knowing that
100% of designated donations are distributed to Veterans
How Many Times: Unlimited Short-Term Financial Assistance
Documentation Needed: DD 214 (RET)
Application Process: Online Process
Salute, INC.
Website: www.saluteinc.org
Types of Assistance Offered: Provides financial support for Service Members, Veterans, and
their families through a variety of fundraising activities
How Many Times: Unlimited
Documentation Needed: Unlimited
Application Process: Online Application Process
USA Cares
Website: www.usacares.org
Types of Assistance Offered: Offers financial assistance for wounded warriors and families,
prevention of foreclosure or eviction and help with basic everyday needs
How Many Times: Unlimited
Documentation Needed: Proof of Hardship or Foreclosure/Eviction Notice
Application Process: Online Application Process (3 Month turn around)
USA Together-Emergency Support
Website: www.ustogether.us
Types of Assistance Offered: Brings together injured Service Members who need assistance
and the people who want to help them. Allows family members of injured Service Members and
Veterans themselves, to "tell their story” and express any personal need they may have as a result
of their service. Individuals cans support them directly with contributions of goods, services, or
money.
How Many Times: Unlimited
Documentation Needed: None
Application Process: Online Application Process
United Warrior Survivors Foundation
Website: http://www.specialopssurvivors.org/
Types of Assistance Offered: Offers peer-to-peer support, survivor transition assistance,
emergency aid and financial planning and bereavement counseling for surviving spouses of
Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps Special Operations personnel killed in the line of duty
since September 11, 2001
How Many Times: 1
Documentation Needed: Check Website as it changes periodically
Application Process: Online Application Process
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - Unmet Needs Program
Website: www.vfw.org/
Types of Assistance Offered: Offers eligible Veterans an emergency grant of up to $2,500 that
is paid directly to creditors to address unmet financial needs
How Many Times: Currently Unlimited
Documentation Needed: Copies of Overdue Bills, and DD 214 (RET)
Application Process: Either Online Application Process or Local VFW Lodge
