Financial Assistance for Military Families

The American Red Cross works in partnership with Military Aid Societies to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants. Assistance can include funds for emergency travel, burial of a loved one, emergency food and shelter, etc. The Aid Societies determine the financial assistance package that will be offered through a grant or a loan.

Categories

Gas Money CIE Older Adults (65+)Adults (25-64)Young Adults (18-24)General Medical Expense Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Mortgage Payment Assistance Veterans Active Military Social Services for Military Personnel Moving Expense Assistance Armed Forces Emergency Services Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance Medical Care Expense Assistance

Location

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Voice

877-272-7337

Website

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/financial-assistance.html

Hours

24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Application process

Submit a request online, call, or download the Hero Care App on Apple and Android devices.

Eligibility

Active duty service members and their immediate family, members of the activated National Guard or Reserve Unit and their immediate family members, and military retiree or spouse/widow(er) of a retiree.

Agency info

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross assists individuals and families who have lost their home due to a natural or man made disaster.