Financial & Legal Support
Financial Assistance
American Red Cross – Disaster Recovery Financial Guide
Online resources for restoring stability, managing injuries and property loss,
recovering financially, and moving ahead long-term after a disaster.
Armed Forces Relief Trust
Links to the Air Force Aid Society, Army Emergency Relief, Coast Guard
Mutual Assistance, and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, which provide
emergency assistance to servicemembers and their families; eligibility and
qualifying expenses vary for each relief fund.
Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund
Provides scholarships and financial assistance to the surviving children and
spouses of fallen OEF/OIF servicemembers, and financial assistance to the
families of disabled servicemembers.
(301) 685-3421
Military Coupon
Military Coupon- online coupons or discounts for military families
Military Money
Provides online information and planning tools for military servicemembers and
their families about money management, education and career advice,
deployment and relocation; created as part of U.S. Department of Defence’s
“Financial Readiness Campaign.”
Military Saves
Campaign to help and support servicemembers and their families in building
personal savings for their immediate and long-term needs.
My Military Mommy
My Military Mommy- gives where the best discounts are for military families
Operation Homefront
Provides a variety of emergency financial and support services for the families
of deployed servicemembers and wounded warriors; has 23 chapters in 32
states.
(800) 722-6098
Operation Once in a Lifetime
Grants to meet the needs of military families in or near poverty, and for
travel and special events to create memories for servicemembers about to
be deployed and their families.
Personal Finance for Military Families (PDF)
Financial guide covering topics such as saving and investing, avoiding scams,
buying a home, transitioning to civilian life, and more.
Rebuild Hope
Financial support network providing six to nine months of financial assistance
in tandem with financial counseling and budgeting plans for injured, current-
era veterans and their families.
SaveAndInvest.org
Military-specific information for managing money, buying a home, saving for
college, etc. for servicemembers and their families.
(202) 728-6933
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Federal nutrition program administered by state and local agencies provides
assistance with purchasing nutritious food for low-income families.
(800) 221-5689
Tax Slayer
Tax Slayer- Has military edition software
The American Legion Family Support Network
Hotline to connect OEF/OIF servicemembers and their families in need with
a Legion post that can provide assistance with tasks such as grocery
shopping, child care, mowing the grass, fixing the family car, and other
household needs.
(800) 504-4098
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
Government-sponsored retirement savings plan for military servicemembers.
(877) 968-3778
Unmet Needs Program
VFW-sponsored program that provides grants to recently or currently
deployed servicemembers and their immediate families to assist with basic
life needs such as home or auto repair, medical deductibles, travel expenses,
child care expenses, clothing, mortgage, and rent.
(866) 789-6333
USA Cares
Grants made to service providers to cover expenses such as utility and
mortgage payments for post-9/11 military families.
(800) 773-0387
USA Together
Connects injured servicemembers and their families with donors willing to
provide support or financial assistance.
HUDVet National Resources
Lists resources for veterans seeking home ownership; provided by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Veterans Plus
The VeteransPlus Program offers a choice of financial wellness options.
Legal Assistance
Military Pro Bono Project
Pro bono legal aid for income-eligible, active-duty military servicemembers to
assist with the resolution of civil legal issues; accepts case referrals from
military legal assistance offices worldwide.
LawHelp.org
Gateway to nonprofit legal aid providers and public interest law offices in
each state; basic information about legal rights, self-help information, and
court information, plus links to social service agencies for low- and moderate-
income people.
Lawyers Serving Warriors
Free legal services by volunteer attorneys to OEF/OIF servicemembers and
veterans facing administrative separation, going through a mental or physical
evaluation board, or pursuing a claim with the VA for disability compensation;
a project of the National Veterans Legal Services Program.
(202) 265-8305
National Veterans Legal Services Program
Advocacy, training, education, publications, and pro bono legal assistance
for veterans navigating the VA system.
(202) 265-8305
The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program
Pro bono legal aid for veterans and their qualifying family members who have
an appeal pending at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims only.
(888) 838-7727
U.S. Armed Forces Legal Aid Society
General legal information for educational and informational purposes only; it
is not legal advice.
Other Assistance
2-1-1 Call Center of the United Way & AIRS
National database to connect people with essential human services such as
assistance for food, housing, counseling, employment, and health care.
Dial 2-1-1
Better Business Bureau (BBB) Military Line
A variety of free services, consumer education, newsletters, and other
resources for veterans and military families, organized by branch of service.
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Information to help homeless veterans and veterans at risk of becoming
homeless find community-based services and local, state, and federal agencies
to assist them.
(800) 838-4357