ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 2024
hurricane season intensifies and communities face the aftermath of
severe flooding, The MOAA Foundation is stepping up to support
those in need. The Crisis Relief Program, established to help
protect individuals and families experiencing unexpected crises
from facing insurmountable financial hardship, is accepting
applications from eligible individuals and families affected by
recent natural disasters.
The MOAA Foundation's Crisis Relief Program
can provide critical financial assistance during trying
times.
"The MOAA Foundation's Crisis Relief Program can provide
critical financial assistance during trying times. We want the
entire uniformed service community to know we are here if you need
us," said Amanda Centers, MOAA vice
president of Development. "For those fortunate enough to be
unaffected, please consider making a donation to help support this
vital program."
Who Is Eligible
The MOAA Foundation Crisis Relief Program offers financial
assistance to the following groups experiencing a financial setback
due to a current crisis:
- Currently serving military personnel (including National Guard
and Reserve)
- Spouses of currently serving personnel
- Veterans
- Surviving spouses
- Military and veteran caregivers
The program is open to all ranks
and U.S. uniformed services.
How We Can Help
The Crisis Relief Program can provide up to $1,000 in financial assistance for:
- Housing (rent, mortgage, housing assistance, repairs,
groceries, etc.)
- Auto loan/lease/car repair
- Utilities (electric, water, heat, internet/cable,
cellphone)
- Bills, including credit card, medical, and insurance
Note: Legal fees or child support payments are not
covered.
Due to limited funding, the program focuses on unique crisis
situations or FEMA-related disasters. Applications must be
submitted within one year of the disaster and recipients must
upload proof of how the grant funds were used within 30 days of
receiving the grant.
Apply today at https://charities.moaa.org/crisisrelief.
To donate, visit
https://charities.moaa.org/donatecrisisrelief.
About MOAA: The Military Officers Association of
America (MOAA) is the nation's largest and most influential
military service organization and one of the largest veterans
service organizations. It is an independent, nonprofit, politically
nonpartisan organization. With 360,000 members from every branch of
service — including active duty, National Guard, Reserve, retired,
and former officers and their families — MOAA is a powerful force
speaking for a strong national defense and representing the
interests of military members and families at every stage of their
careers. MOAA is the leading voice on compensation and benefit
matters for all members of the military community.
About MOAA Charities: Both MOAA Charities, the MOAA
Scholarship Fund and The MOAA Foundation, are 501(c)3 entities and
have achieved a Candid (formerly GuideStar) Platinum rating, the
highest rating offered by the nonprofit rating organization.
Established in 1948, the MOAA Scholarship Fund provides educational
assistance benefits to children of military families. Since its
inception, the MOAA Scholarship Fund has provided more than $160
million in educational assistance to more than 16,000 students. The
MOAA Foundation grants support to programs and services focusing on
five categories of critical military and veteran family need
aligning with particular MOAA expertise: crisis relief, career
transition, professional education outreach, military spouse
professional development, and community outreach grants.
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