Emergency Financial Assistance

For at-risk veterans, a minor emergency can quickly lead to a major catastrophe, and a return to homelessness or worse. 

The Village for Vets Emergency Fund provides short-term financial assistance to at-risk veterans experiencing a financial emergency that imperils their housing, employment, or health. 

Since the program launched in May 2019, more than 150 veterans have received grants of $1,000 or more to meet an urgent need. Most emergency grants have helped veterans with housing costs, car repairs and utility payments.

None of our recipients have returned to homelessness.

Applications and referrals for emergency grants have tripled since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis as at-risk vets are disproportionately in low-wage, part-time, or “gig” employment.

Download a blank application here

Download Consent and Release form here

The American Legion Post 283 provided the seed grant to start this fund and has continued to support it. Critical support has also been provided by The Change Reaction, Annenberg Foundation and Tech Sgt. Jack Kushner Ret’d Foundation. Donate today to Village for Vets to help keep minor emergencies from becoming catastrophes for Veterans.