Unmet Needs Program | Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
406 W 34th St, Kansas City, MO 64111
Eligibility
Active-duty or recently discharged service members or veterans who have been honorably discharged, or discharged within the past 72 months. Financial hardships must be related to military activity.
Required documents
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Hours
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Application process
Call or visit the website to apply for services. Individuals may only apply twice, with at least 18 months in between submissions. All grant assistance is directly provided to the creditors, not the applicant.
Fees
None
Service area
United States
Provides up to $2,500 in financial aid to recently discharged military service members and their families facing financial hardships due to military-related activities. Assistance may be used for housing, vehicles, utilities, food, child-related expenses, and medical expenses.
What's Here
Eye Care Expense AssistanceHome Rehabilitation GrantsMortgage Payment AssistanceGas Service Payment AssistanceChild Care Expense AssistanceMedical Care Expense AssistanceWater Service Payment AssistanceHeating Fuel Payment AssistanceRent Payment AssistanceAutomobile Insurance Payment AssistanceTelephone Service Payment AssistancePrescription Expense AssistanceElectric Service Payment Assistance
Providing organization
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Provides advocacy services and fosters camaraderie among US veterans of overseas conflicts.