Emergency Financial Relief
Serving our troops since 2004
From the time it was founded, the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes has provided disabled American veterans with millions of dollars worth of emergency financial relief and support services in more than 21,000 cases.
Emergency financial relief often covers expenses such as:
- Utility bills — gas, electric, water, cable, internet, and phone service
- Car payments and repair costs
- Mortgage and rent payments
- Groceries, baby formula, and household supplies
- School supplies and clothing
- Medical bills
If You Need Help Now
The mission of the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is to assist individuals and their families who have been severely injured while serving in the U.S. military during our Country's defense against terrorism and to encourage and assist other organizations and the general public to participate in this effort.
To be eligible for emergency financial relief or other forms of aid, such as online career training, applicants must also meet the following minimum requirements:
- A service-connected injury occurring in theater in either Iraq or Afghanistan;
- A disability rating assigned by the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs of 30 percent or greater from a single, sustained injury;
- Currently experiencing severe financial hardship;
- Completion of a Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes aid application and timely submission of supporting documentation as requested; and
- Completion of a phone interview with a Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes case manager
Please note that while the Coalition wishes we could help all qualified individuals who seek assistance, regrettably we only have limited funds to address the needs of qualified veterans. Therefore, we can only respond to requests based on available resources.
If you feel you meet the requirements, please fill out our online form. The information you provide will be verified, so be as accurate as possible.
If you are facing an eviction, a shut-off of utility services or an emergency need due to a natural disaster, please call our emergency hotline at (914) 432-5400 and choose option 1 to speak with a case manager.
