Unmet Needs offered by Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Division at Federal Building
Helps military service members and their families who run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other hardships directly related to military service. Assists with basic life needs and unanticipated financial needs such as: - Mortgage and rent - Car payment - Home and auto repairs - Insurance - Utilities - Food - Clothing. The financial assistance is in the form of up to $1,500 in grants that do not need to be repaid. All grants are paid directly to the "creditor" (such as the electric company), and not to the individual. Each case is reviewed individually and acceptance determined by a committee. Applicants can receive funds only once every 18 months, and only twice total. Second requests for assistance must be caused by a new situation and deployment.
Location
915 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Voice
Hours
M-F, 8am-5pm CST.
Application process
Download application from the website and - Mail it to Unmet Needs Program, 406 W 34th St, Kansas City, MO 64111; or - Email it to [email protected] or - Fax it to (816) 968-2779. Once VFW has received the completed application a representative may contact you to discuss the specifics of the case and/or to request additional information. This contact does not imply approval of the application. The approval process normally takes 20 business days.
Eligibility
Active duty or must have been honorably discharged and served on active duty orders (excluding basic training, AIT, drill or annual training) within the past 36 months prior to applying. The hardship must be due to one of the following: - Deployment - Military pay issue - Military illness or injury - Natural disaster The hardship cannot be caused by: - Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce - Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to Bankruptcy
Fee
None.
Agency info
Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Division
Assists veterans and their dependents in obtaining military and veterans benefits through the Veterans Administration.